cielo wine bar SANTANA ROW, SAN JO SE August/September 2016 85 Considered a hidden gem by insiders, this classy, spacious outdoor wine bar on the top of Hotel Valencia has hands-down the best views around, overlooking Silicon Valley and showing off breathtaking sunsets. Only open during the warmer time of year (May-September), this romantic spot features comfy seating and fire pits in case the evening cools. About 20 wines skewing toward the higher-end, well-known spectrum (Sonoma Cutrer, Mondavi, Simi) are available along with 11 tempting nibbles prepped in the hotel’s upscale restaurant a few floors down. These small bites include upscale choices like Kobe beef sliders, a Caesar wrap, garlic-herb fries with spicy ketchup and chicken wings with mole. There’s no happy hour or wine flights or classes here, just a soothing, gorgeous setting in which to sip and savor. PAIRINGS ON THE PATIO Cornmeal-crusted oysters go nicely with a rich Kendall Jackson chardonnay while a massive sirloin burger on brioche bun cozies up to a Coppola “Director’s Cut” cabernet. DETAILS 355 Santana Row (top of Hotel Valencia), 408/551-0010; hotelvalencia-santanarow.com/cielo
South Bay Accent - AugSep 2016
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