vino vino SAN JO SE AND SUNNY VALE 86 South Bay Accent here is fun rather than serious wine education. The munchies are a hit with patrons, particularly the upscale paninis, which come with a little salad on the side. Vino Vino even has a dessert panini featuring Nutella but more enticing are salted caramel pot de crème with a hit of Scotch and a serious chocolate truffle cake. PAIRINGS ON THE PATIO Try smoked salmon panini with pesto and pepperoncini paired with a rich Carneros chardonnay from Reata or a flavorful salad with blue cheese and walnuts that matches a local, superfruity tempranillo from Quinta Cruz. DETAILS 199 South Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale, 408/675-VINO; and 87 North San Pedro St., #105, San Jose, 408/703-2333; vinovinosj.com Both located in food-focused neighborhoods, these sister establishments each have a different look except for rustic brick walls behind the bars. The Sunnyvale location is a tad bigger inside but both have outdoor patios that beckon in summer weather—as do the happy hour deals. In addition to a baker’s dozen wines “on tap,” these wine bars offer 30 or so from the bottle with a focus on Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley vintages. The flat-screen TVs behind the bar let patrons keep up on the latest sports while the concept
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