A new wine tasting room and bar made its entrance in Anthem in the space formerly occupied by Wild Vines near Daisy Mountain Drive and Anthem Way.
After more than a year of planning and a complete remodel of the space, L’Entrata officially opened last month, offering an assortment of wine selections by the glass, as well as a bottle selection of 300 wines from all over the world.
For owners Jay and Maria Toupin, wine has been part of their lives since they were young. “Family vacations, dinners and events typically included sharing a glass with friends and family,” Jay told Valley Vibe, adding “There’s never a bad day with wine.”
When they resided in Anthem, the Toupins were frequent patrons of the former Wild Vines and before that, Off the Hook, so they were already familiar with the strong community support Anthem-area residents have for local businesses.
“We remember thinking how much we would have liked to have seen something along the lines of what we’re trying to build when we lived there, and when the opportunity presented itself, we jumped at it,” Jay said.
With roots to Washington state, Jay says several of the wine offerings will come from the Northwest, but also globally, including Italy and Spain. L’Entrata also serves small plates, including charcuterie boards, and brunch items on Sundays to pair with mimosas.
Plans include tastings and flight offerings, allowing patrons to experience different varietals. And local residents will be able to purchase wines for delivery or pickup. Wine club memberships with special discount benefits are offered, and some exclusive special events.
Some of the special events planned for wine club members and customers include private tastings, wine education seminars, farm-to-table wine dinners, chocolate making, and paint-and-sip sessions. L’Entrata is open daily, except Mondays.
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