Manchego, Marin Brie, and Fig & Honey Goat Cheese
Mercury Rising on the deck
Inside
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mis Tres Hijos Vineyard, Red Hills Lake County
Our owner, Ron, pours from a fantastic selection during our Library Wine event.
Inside
a display of brix brix, brix brix brix, brix brix,
two glasses of wine
Always fun time here!
a wine rack with magazines
interior
drink
Wine tasting on a Saturday!
Pinot Noir
drink
Wine tasting menu - 20 dollars
Good selection, however the staff is not attentive to my empty glass, walked past me 3x, not even looking at my empty glass.
interior
Exterior
Rosie, very good
Let the wine tasting begin!
outside
Tasting menu
Domenica R.
Jan 18, 2025
So comfortable place to comeAnd spend some time without worrying about Anything. Place is so nice and clean. Customer service was super. I do recommend this place and u will be back.
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Allie G.
Feb 5, 2024
I'd been wanting to check out Cinnabar for while, and finally got around to it on Sunday. We arrived right when they opened at 1PM, and were the first patrons through the door. The staff member was initially unfriendly about my service animal, but we grabbed a high-top table inside, since it was raining. The interior was spacious, with wooden furniture, a nice bar, a lots of decorative signage. Most of us opted for the $20 wine tasting, which included 5 different wines. All of them were very impressive! After our tasting, we ended up getting a bottle of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mis Tres Hijos Vineyard, which was my favorite of the bunch. Cinnabar also had a large selection of cheeses and charcuterie, so we put together our own little cheese board. We chose the Manchego, Marin Brie, and Fig & Honey Goat Cheese, with the Rosemary & Olive Oil Flatbread crackers. All the cheeses were delicious, but I loved the Fig & Honey Goat Cheese the most. Our server gradually became more friendly towards us, and even ended up bringing over some dog treats at the end. Would probably return!
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Kaysha R.
May 2, 2024
Located right next to my hotel, this place was an immediate hit with a beautiful patio and a $20 tasting that allowed me to taste some northern California's best wines, since I wasn't able to go out to any wineries. Charcuterie is available to snack on. Loved it all around.
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Karen A.
Aug 23, 2023
I enjoy Cinnabar. It's on Big Basin Way, so it is very urban (by Saratoga standards). There's a lovely deck with a large tree to provide shade. And there is great people watching as folks walk by and often beautiful cars drive by on the busy street.Cinnabar is maybe not a place to take a first date. It's not particularly quiet or romantic. But it is a great place to gather with friends and take in the action on the weekends or late afternoons in Saratoga. And the service is always good.I love Cinnabar's Mercury Rising. And I recommend getting a growler and going back regularly for refills.
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Katherine T.
Aug 21, 2024
Very chill place with good atmosphere and decent pricing for a tasting! They have a nice outdoor seating area that's perfect for a summer day. They also have indoor area which was nice too
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John H.
Dec 22, 2023
Wow, chose this wine tasting room at random as a before dinner drink before going to Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki. The bartender was very knowledgeable about his products and the history of the winery. All the wines were great, but the Mercury Rising was the best. Great deals on six bottles or more, including the magnums.
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Melissa P.
May 30, 2023
Lovely spot for an affordable wine tasting menu! Two whites and three reds for $20, we came on a Sunday around 1:30 without a reservation and was able to get seated immediately. Nice outdoor seating options, limited seating on the inside. They only give a little splash of each wine for the tasting, but splitting a bottle after the tasting was still very reasonably priced. Service was efficient and attentive, and our server was so kind! Nice and cozy ambiance, people were dressed pretty casually.
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Donovan T.
Mar 2, 2022
Honestly, nothing is better then hanging out and relaxing on their deck and patio with a bottle(s) of their Mercury Rising!I am a member of their Wine Club so we stop by about once a month. Pick up is once a quarter and there many perks (free tastings, events, discounts, etc.). I drink mainly reds so I have the "Mercury Membership". As mentioned, the Mercury Rising is my all time favorite here but I also enjoy the pinot and syrah. If you elect to do a tasting, just come right in. It's $20 tasting fee with usually 5 types. They also sell wine by the glass, bottle, and growler! They don't sell appetizers or have a food menu but do offer some meat, cheese, cracker plates. Very kid and dog friendly too (outside).I always look forward to hanging out at Cinnabar!
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Ámbar B.
Mar 7, 2023
What can I say that probably hasn't been said yet? Cinnabar is a hidden gem right in the heart of Saratoga. You cannot go wrong with their tasting menu and their sommelier is kind and knowledgeable. They made us feel right at home and explained the tasting notes and what would pair well with the wine. I've made it a point to mention this place to all my friends, I will be coming back for a bottle or two! I cannot wait to have the opportunity to come back in the near future and enjoy some time in their patio (weather permitting). It's cozy and welcoming, but overall a great place to spend an afternoon with friends!
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Geek D.
Jan 3, 2024
This is located in the heart of Sarotoga with parking all around.We were lucky they had a live band playing that day outside but the place also had great seating inside which allowed some of us to pick a table and enjoy conversations with the tasting and music in the background.They did have multiple flights to chose from with great service - the staff was knowledgeable. one could also select a drink by the glass.Food/snacks were limited though they did have a few things available- good place to visit after having lunch in the area
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