88 South Bay Accent rootstock wine bar CUPERTINO AND L OS GATOS Quite a good-looking wine bar right on the main drag in Los Gatos, Rootstock added a sister location in downtown Cupertino very recently. The helpful, friendly vibe and plentitude of interesting wines have produced pleased patrons, who enjoy Rootstock’s focus on the wonderful wines of the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley. Some notable examples include Testarossa, Kathryn Kennedy, Comartin, Ridge and Mount Eden. The small patio at the Los Gatos location is comfy while the interior is handsomely decorated and extremely comfortable. Nibbles include meat and cheese-focused small plates, two salads, popular flatbreads and sandwiches. Adding to Rootstock’s popularity are “half-price Tuesdays,” more deals during happy hour and monthly winemaker-led tastings. PAIRINGS ON THE PATIO Match a lush burrata salad featuring strawberries, pears and wild arugula with a rich Testarossa chardonnay or pair a “Highway 9” flatbread piled with sopressata, tomato, cheeses and garlic with a complex Mount Eden cabernet. DETAILS 217 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, 408/354-7668; 19389 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino; rootstockwinebar.com
South Bay Accent - AugSep 2016
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