Wine Lover's Guide

From a chic wine bar to a restaurant with a fine wine list, we've popped the cork on the best chardonnays and merlots in Silicon Valley.

Updated: May 07, 2004

Restaurants With Great Wine Lists


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Sent Sovi

14583 Big Basin Wy, Saratoga, CA 95070

This French restaurant emphasizes local wine makers in its vast cellar stocked with California favorites.


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Emiles

545 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95112

Hard-to-find wines from New Zealand, Australia, Washington and Oregon are the draw at this favorite Italian eatery.


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The Plumed Horse

14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

An annual winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award, this Cal-French establishment offers more than 700 selections.


Wine Bars


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Lavanda Restaurant & Wine Bar

185 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Cozy Palo Alto bar attracts a young, sophisticated set with its 200-bottle wine list and lengthy tasting menu.