Packing House Wines

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Wine Bar With Serious Credentials

Packing House Wines on West First Street in Claremont, California operates at the intersection of wine bar, American restaurant, and retail shop — a combination that earned it Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence, a distinction reserved for programs that go well beyond the basics in both depth and breadth.

The Wine List

The retail shop and restaurant bottle list span an impressive range of regions and varietals. Browsing the shop by location turns up selections from Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Santa Rita Hills alongside bottles from Burgundy, the Rhône, Piedmont, Rioja, the Mosel, Marlborough, and beyond. By varietal, the range runs from Albariño and Chenin Blanc through Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, and Zinfandel, with sparkling options covering Champagne, Cava, Crémant, and Pétillant Naturel, and a dessert and fortified section that includes Madeira, Tawny Port, Tokaji, and Sherry. It is the kind of list that rewards curiosity — and that Wine Spectator's judges clearly found worthy of recognition.

More Than a Wine Shop

Packing House Wines serves lunch and dinner, offers takeaway and delivery, and accommodates private parties and catering. Outdoor seating is available, and the venue hosts regular events and tastings. Gift certificates round out the offering for those who want to share the experience. The American menu changes seasonally, with a spring menu and a to-go menu running alongside the full restaurant service — a practical setup that makes the wine program accessible whether guests are dining in or taking a bottle home.