West Tasting Room — Restaurant in Thousand Oaks

For this month's Fraternity Brotherhood meeting, we reserved the private tasting room at West Wine Tasting Room, and it couldn't have been a better choice. The space was intimate yet spacious--perfectly suited for our group of ten. A room built for good wine and better conversation.

We were hosted by none other than Joshua Klapper of Timbre Winery out of San Luis Obispo. Grounded, charismatic, and the kind of guy who could've easily been one of us--Josh brought more than just his wines; he brought warmth and wit. You felt like you'd known him from college, or maybe the corner bar back home.

The flight? Four wines--one white, followed by a red blend, a Syrah blend, and finally, a bold Cabernet Sauvignon. The pours were generous enough that, by the end, I found myself creating a little "King's Cup" from the excess. Call it a brotherhood ritual or just good fun--either way, it worked.

Our hostess and sommelier for the evening was equally memorable--a tall glass of champagne herself, with sun-kissed skin, blonde hair, and a smile that lit up the room. She carried the evening with grace and charm, keeping the mood light and the pours steady. Let's just say, she had the group just as captivated as the wine.

And the pizza? Let's not forget that. Flawless dough with a perfect powdered crust, rich tomato sauce, slices of spicy salami, and fresh basil leaves that added just the right amount of pop. It was the kind of bite that makes you slow down and savor.

The decor leans toward classic minimalism--clean lines, modern accents, and an unpretentious elegance that complements the wine without trying to steal the show.

We left with full bellies, buzzing spirits, and stories that will definitely get retold at our next gathering. West Wine Tasting Room delivered the perfect mix of flavor, hospitality, and connection.

A night well spent--and one I'll be talking about long after...

First I'll say that I love the indoor ambiance of this place, and love their wine selection. They also have a great charcuterie board and other food items. That being said...I find it a bit pretentious for charging $25/$22 (red/white) for a flight of Only 3 wines. At first I thought maybe they were larger than the standard 2oz pours. Nope. I've been to many tasting rooms, even in heavy tourist locations and you at least get 4 or 5 in a flight. A lot of those offering more in a flight are usually $15-$20 cost too. So essentially your are paying $22-$25 for a 6oz glass of wine. They say 5oz is standard normal pour so maybe they're trying to justify the extra oz, but most places offer 6oz as standard these days. So this is Not the most cost effective place for a tasting. But, it's good for trying lesser known boutique wines on the west coast if you don't have experience with many. Just be prepared for about $100 tab for 2 small tastings and 2 food items. And you'll still be thirsty...

Went here by accident, when my friend & I were looking for a different winery. What a pleasant surprise! The place was decorated tastefully for the holidays. The decor is modern, yet comfortable. There is ample parking in the lot, which is shared with other businesses. The minute I walked in I was greeted by a wonderful aroma & was pleased to find out we could taste wine from not only California but Internationally & EAT. Spencer was behind the bar. She was knowledgeable & made some great wine suggestions for our food. She is lovely. And so is Charlie who entertained us as he brought food from the kitchen. The pizzas are delicious. My friend had the multi cheese. I had the leek / ricotta. Brilliant. We had the olive oil cake for desert which was epic. Unfortunately I don't live nearby or I would be here once a week. Great way to spend a late afternoon into evening.

Nothing is inexpensive anymore. But I felt the service & the quality...