Backstage Wine Bar
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Winery, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Phone number
(415) 898-6778
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Private party facilities
Available for private events, parties, wine tastings
- Neighborhood
Larkspur
- Cross street
King
- Parking details
Street Parking
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Wine Tasting (Design Your Own Flight)
Try several different wines by ordering three 2 oz. wine tastings. Our tastings are designed to provide you with a variety of options, so that you can taste, compare, enjoy and even learn more about each wine. All tastings consist of a minimum of 3 wines (2 oz. pour of each). Please choose three or more wines from the list below to design your own tasting
White Wines
2016 Clarksburg Pinot Grigio "Van Slough Vineyard"
Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, light and crisp, from our Van Slough vineyard in Clarksburg
- 2 oz.$4.00
- 6 oz. Glass$11.00
- Bottle$25.00
2014 Monterey County Chardonnay
Un-oaked chardonnay from our Tecolote vineyard In Monterey
- 2 oz.$4.00
- 6 oz. Glass$12.00
- Bottle$26.00
2013 Napa Valley Chardonnay "Proscenium Vineyard" (Backstage)
Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, from our Proscenium vineyard in Rutherford, Napa
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$14.00
- Bottle$34.00
2014 Russian River Valley Chardonnay "Slippery Slope Vineyard"
Barrel aged sur lees for 12 months in French oak barrels, from our Slippery Slope vineyard in Russian River
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$14.00
- Bottle$38.00
Sweet Wines
2016 Central Coast Moscato
Stainless steel fermented with arrested fermentation. From our Jones' vineyard in Paso Robles
- 2 oz.$4.00
- 6 oz. Glass$10.00
- Bottle$25.00
2016 California Rosé
Fermented briefly with skins for added color. RS of 3 after arrested fermentation
- 2 oz.$4.00
- 6 oz. Glass$10.00
- Bottle$26.00
Red Wines
2014 Amador County Zinfandel "Clockspring Vineyard"
Aged 12 months in American oak barrels. From Clockspring vineyard in Amador County
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$14.00
- Bottle$32.00
2016 Santa Maria Pinot Noir "Live Oak Vineyard"
Cool coastal climates create this delicate fruit. Aged 8 months in French oak barrels. From our Live Oak vineyard
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$14.00
- Bottle$38.00
2013 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir "Natural Bridges Vineyard"
The cold wet climate of Santa Cruz Mountains makes this fruit very intense. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$15.00
- Bottle$48.00
2016 Monterey Mountains Pinot Noir "Dryhole Vineyard"
Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Vineyard is in the Monterey Mountains "Chalone" AVA. From Dryhole vineyard
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
2016 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon "Slide Ranch Vineyard"
From the North-West section of Paso Robles. This wine is fruity and showcases the Terroir of Paso Robles, Slide Ranch Vineyard
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$13.00
- Bottle$34.00
2013 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
Library selection from Slide Ranch Vineyard – well aged after 12 months in oak barrels and 36 months in bottles
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$15.00
- Bottle$40.00
2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "Backstage Vineyard" (Backstage)
Oakville's finest grapes. This small, 5 acre vineyard is hand-farmed and produces very intense, well-balanced fruit
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$18.00
- Bottle$88.00
2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "Encore Vineyard" (Backstage)
Aged for 34 months in French oak barrels. Incredible wine from this 1 acre vineyard In Rutherford, Napa
- 2 oz.$7.00
- 6 oz. Glass$19.00
- Bottle$135.00
2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "Green Room Vineyard" (Backstage)
After aging 34 months in French oak barrels, this wine aged 15 months in bottles to provide an intense, fruitful wine
- 2 oz.$7.00
- 6 oz. Glass$19.00
- Bottle$150.00
Large Format Wines
2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "Backstage Vineyard"
95 Pts. Library Selection. Oakville's finest grapes. Very intense, well-balanced fruit, perfectly aged. Very Limited!
- 1.5L Magnum$200.00
2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "Backstage Vineyard"
Oakville's finest grapes in a larger format. Very well-balanced fruit, perfectly aged. Very Limited!
- 1.5L Magnum$170.00
Imported Wines
Bubbles
Prosecco - Tiamo (Italy)
Rich fruity aromas of apple and pear, with a hint of citrus fruit. Floral bouquet
- 187ml Bottle (1.5 Glasses)$14.00
French Sparkling – Francois Montand (France)
Brut sparkling from France – Colombard, Ugny Blanc and Chadonnay grapes, fine bubbles
- 187ml Bottle (1.5 Glasses)$16.00
Champagne - Laurent Perrier (France)
Blend of 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir. Dry, crisp and elegant
- 187ml Bottle (1.5 Glasses)$22.00
Champagne – Veuve Clicquot (France)
Blend of 50% pinot noir, 20% Meunier, 30% chardonnay. Dry, crisp and elegant
- 187ml Bottle (1.5 Glasses)$120.00
White Wines
2016 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Lawsons Dry Hills
Small vineyards in Marlborouth, Citrus, passionfruit and a light herbaceous edge. Stainless steel fermented
- 2 oz.$4.00
- 6 oz. Glass$12.00
- Bottle$28.00
2016 Austrian Riesling Grillenparz Reserve, Stadt Krems
Estate bottled reserve wines from Austria. Extremely dense with deep fruit flavors, dry
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$14.00
- Bottle$58.00
Rose´ Wines
2016 French Rose´ Figuiere Premiere
Dry French Rose´expressing the terroir of La Londe. Mouvedre, Cinsault, and Grenache
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$14.00
- Bottle$36.00
2016 French Rose´ Commandiere´
Dry French Rose´ made of Grenache, Syrah, Rolle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Counoise, and Carignan
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$14.00
- Bottle$32.00
2016 French Rose´ Sancerre´
Dry French Rose´ made of Pinot Noir grapes Grown in Sancerre (overlooking the River Loire)
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$14.00
- Bottle$36.00
Spanish Red Wines
2013 Spanish Garnacha Rioja "Sierra Cantabria"
Warm grape growing area in Rioja, Spain. Granache grape showing bright red fruits & mineral notes
- 2 oz.$5.00
- 6 oz. Glass$12.00
- Bottle$32.00
French Red Wines
2015 French Bordeaux "Pessac-Léognan"
Powerful bouquet – rich savory character with aromas of orange blossom, boxwood and passion fruits
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$17.00
- Bottle$52.00
2015 French Rhone "St. Joseph"
From the northern Rhone region of France. Syrah grapes with intense flavors and aromas
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$18.00
- Bottle$66.00
Italian Red Wines
2015 Italian Chianti Classico "Castelare"
Small vineyards in the heart of the Chianti Classico region of Italy. Older vines with intense fruit
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$16.00
- Bottle$48.00
2009 Italian Volcanic Gudarra "Bisceglia"
The Vineyard is in the volcanic region of Basilicata, Italy. Flavors of tobacco and leather, as well as licorice spice
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$16.00
- Bottle$48.00
2012 Italian Brunello di Montalcino "San Polo"
Incredible, super-tuscan. Classic aromas of violets, small red berries and coffee. From Montalcino appellation in Italy
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$18.00
- Bottle$78.00
2013 Italian Barolo "Ceretto"
This is a classic Barolo. Aromas of roses, dark cherries, and hints of truffles. From Alba, Italy
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$18.00
- Bottle$78.00
2011 Italian Brunello di Montalcino "Puro"
Incredible, super-tuscan. Dark berried vine of Sangiovese grapes. From Montalcino appellation in Italy
- 2 oz.$6.00
- 6 oz. Glass$18.00
- Bottle$78.00
Beer and Other Items
Amstel Light$7.00
Lagunitas IPA$7.00
Longboard$7.00
Stella Artois$7.00
Pacifico$7.00
Schöfferhofer$7.00
Stone$7.00
Sparkling Water (San Pellegrino)
- 500ml$4.00
- 750ml$6.00
La Croix sparkling Lime & Cran-raspberry$3.00
San Pellegrino Aranciata, Limonata$3.00
What 12 people are saying
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- 4.2Food
- 4.3Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Backstage Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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295 Magnolia Ave Larkspur, CA 94939
Additional information
- Cross street
King
- Neighborhood
Larkspur
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Cuisines
Winery, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Parking details
Street Parking
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(415) 898-6778
- Private party facilities
Available for private events, parties, wine tastings