Capitol Cellars Granite Bay

Awesome place to hang out and try new wines or get a great bottle for a special occasion (or just for myself). Marcus is always accommodating and gracious. He knows everything about the wine he serves, a wealth of information. You can order a cheese and charcuterie board from next door if they are open and it makes an amazing experience even more so.

We stumbled in here a while back, before our dinner date next door. I had recalled reading their hours and tasting hours online, but apparently the website was not updated as Marcus was intending to close up right as we walked in… He was the most welcoming and gracious host, it was as if we had stumbled thirsty into his own living room. For $ 15 he set us up with two individual and customized wine flights, catering to our personal preferences and then branching out from there to introduce us to wines we might discover and enjoy. He knew the backstory of every bottle and you just knew that he not only loved wine, but his work and the people he could share it with! Go here if you know nothing or everything about wine. Their inventory is impressive. I’ve brought my young children in here to pick up a bottle, only with a death-​grip on their arms, so they don’t accidentally knock something and I have to buy a $ 300 puddle. The night we went, we walked away with a great $ 50 bottle, and our tasting fees waved. That might be an exception, but the ultimate message was that Capitol Cellars cares about wine, but also their customers!

Stopped in to get a quick bottle of wine for a gift. It was quick and easy to find a good bottle. I have not spent much time looking around at the selection, but they look to have a lot of wine.

I have been to this location of Capitol Cellars a few times now, and it is always an enjoyable experience! The first time we went in, it was super crowded and there was nowhere to sit. One of the nice ladies working there brought in a patio table right away so that we would have a place to enjoy our wine – great customer service!
Since then, it has never been crowded when I have been in, but the wine and atmosphere continue to be top notch! While the wines by the glass can be pretty pricey, they often have deals on flights which is a great way to try many new wines and get a little more bang for your buck. It is also nice that they often have winemakers from different regions come in with their wines. You get to taste their wines while also learning a little bit too :)
Another plus is that you can order food from the neighboring restaurants (Pete’s brewhouse, Source, and Hawks) and they will deliver it to you at Capitol Cellars! We have done this a couple of times now, and it works out great.

Capitol Cellars is a purveyor of fine and rare wines as great prices! Come on down and get a taste, a glass, or split a bottle among close friends and enjoy the evening! Add us on FaceBook to keep in touch with our special Flight Events! See you soon…