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By the Glass

The premise behind this remotely-located "wine gallery" is ambitious: combine top-quality spirits and some eye candy (of the cultural variety) and the high-class contingent of Shanghai will come a-runnin'. The realization of the concept is, however, a bit less than one might imagine. The entire venue, a long room with high ceilings, is bisected by a sitting area and a drinking station encompassing six automatic wine tasting machines, each with four to six bottles, that allow you to peruse a selection of forty wines. Who hasn't wanted to try three or four selections before settling on a glass? But the impersonal, mechanized delivery method destroys some of the magic of the wine-drinking ritual. The service is earnest and attentive (we were the only people there) and the food selection is meager (two sandwiches, two salads, a filet and an overpriced cheese platter) but the YY50 panini we ordered was tasty as was the YY50 garden salad. The prices of wines varied (as elsewhere) and started at YY10 for a taste to YY30 for a half-glass and YY60 for a full glass. Bottles are also available. Vino Venue could be a suitable site for corporate events or receptions, but there are myriad better options for a glass of red in this town. --Lisa Weir

 

vinovenue

Vino Venue stretches the traditional process of wine tasting and drinking by offering an exciting new concept of “wine by interaction”. Explore new wines at your own pace via our innovative wine stations, offering tasting, half and full glass options. Compare and contrast in an enjoyable way the different wines in our extensive selection from around the world.

Art works presented through frequent exhibitions Wine tasting of premium wines from around the world Corporate gif selection available Book our venue for your event and combine business with pleasure! Explore for yourself and choose the wine that’s right for you! Vino Venue is a place to awaken emotions!

 

9 months ago

tristamarie

These guys are closed for the Chinese New Year for a bit of a stretch ... Feb. 6-17 but drop by once they're back and kicking on the 18th.

8 months ago

emta

I came for a wine tasting event, and had a fantastic time. The tasting was very informative and they didn't make you feel like an idiot for not knowing a lot about wine or asking a lot of questions which is great. I quite like the tasting "machines" they use. You can buy a single pour, or more depending on your tastes and it allows you to sample everything from less pricey wines to more expensive wines. I just wish it wasn't out in Hongqiao!

 

4 months ago