55 Degree Wine

Stocking a large selection of unique and high value wines and beers, 55 Degree Wine offers tastings as well as retail sales. Some 90% of the wines available here are from Italy, but also represented are wines from Australia, Argentina, Portugal, and Spain.

Tastings are scheduled weekly, with themes such as "Lots of Champagne Popping & Italian Gems" or "Belgian Beer Tour." Pairing with cheeses, meats, pizzas and fresh breads are available. A typical flight of three varietals, such as "Sleeks Sicilians" or "South African Safari," costs around $13. Cheese plates with olives, Marcona almonds, bread and crackers start at $15.

Tastings are conduced on Tuesday through Friday from 6pm to 10pm, on Saturdays from 5pm to 11pm and on Sundays from 6pm to 10pm. The cellar is closed on Mondays. Retail store hours are from 11am to 10pm on Monday through Thursday, 11am to 11pm on Fridays, and 10am to 11pm on the weekend. Private parties and gatherings of up to three hours can be hosted for groups of 10~40 in the back cellar or up to 100 in the entire cellar.

55 Degree Wine is located in Atwater Village at 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90039. Membership in the 55 Degree Wine Club is also offered, with a selection of three new bottles of wine delivered directly to members' homes each month.