Wine, food, and the running life of a kitchen and wine bar on Main Street in Seal Beach — written by co-owner and sommelier Brandon Martini.

October 8, 2026

Why We Pour Wine in 3-⁠Ounce Tastes

A 3-ounce pour is half our six-ounce glass, about an eighth of a bottle. Why Solera pours wine this way, what it costs, and how to use it well.

October 6, 2026

How to Read Our Wine List

Three pour sizes, a half-bottle-price glass policy, Coravin rarities, and four flights. Our sommelier on getting the most out of the Solera wine list.

October 6, 2026

What Does “Solera” Actually Mean?

Solera is a 200-year-old Spanish wine-aging method — fractional blending across years. Our sommelier explains it, and where to taste it on our list.