rosenthal wine bar & patio

It was my first time going wine tasting. I had a blast! It's along the beautiful pacific coast highway in Malibu ... You walk In and up to the bar where they serve you 4 different wines. We ended up buying a bottle and enjoying it with some friends . They have an outside patio area in the Parking lot end that has outdoor benches and chairs. The outside has a huge chair and wine glass which is great for pictures. After the wine buzz we took the little bridge that leads you under the highway and over to the beach. Caught a beautiful sunset and felt like I had a mini vacation, if you're with good company it is a nice not too expensive little spot to enjoy. The service was nice and not too aggressive , really cool.Great for locals as well as visitors. I would say it's in a nicer area of Malibu that isn't filled with young kids or teenagers so the beach atmosphere is just right.

Went recently for a Saturday. They have their own wines available at a moderate price. The location features outdoor seating as well as a small indoor seating area. They have live music outside which changes performers half way through the day. The first music group that day was pretty bad, featuring all of their original music. The second performer was much better- he mixed well known current music with some originals and was very good. They have catering trucks at the location if your hungry, and the prices are kind of high for what you get. Overall, I understand that is how the make their money and I accept it as a business. They charge $5.00 to park . They only have outhouse facilities but they were clean and well stocked. All things considered, it was a pretty good day. I will go back again.

Beautiful Location right on PCH..... very good wines, knowledgeable staff. I have to say though, at $60 for a bottle of wine (one of the less expensive ones on the menu) and 2 wine tastings (which totaled about 1 glass, at the most), this will be a one hit wonder for me. Kind of expensive. But we are in Malibu.An absolutely beautiful place, we took our wine to the back patio area where we sipped in leisure and enjoyed the Sunday "70's type" of music ensemble that was the entertainment......The $5 parking fee was kind of over the top because this was a pricey experience anyway, but I can understand that because it is right across from the beach and they need to keep out the riff raff. The porta potties were probably as clean as can be reasonably expected but were kind of unexpected and a a turn off for such an upscale venue. The oversized chairs and bottle of wine outside the building was the best part for me. Funny.....like from the movie "Big". A nice experience, but having "been there, done that" I will return to drinking my two buck chuck in my lawn chair at home.....

My wife and I had visited Rosenthal the year before with some friends and decided to return with some other friends visiting from Minnesota. This is not the winery, but the wine bar with a rear picnic area. The wine is decent but the location is right off the famous Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu across the street from the Pacific Ocean. There is nothing like drinking in the warm sun with the ocean breeze and the sound of the waves. The service is very good with friendly staff though the one male staffer was not that knowledgeable about his own wine. The staff was very attentive to bring out a wine chiller with ice and replace it when the ice melted. The nice thing about Rosenthal is that you can bring your own snacks and sit in the rear picnic area or sample the food trucks that are stationed there. Sometimes they will have music. The minor gripe is the $5 charge for parking in a dirt lot when you're purchasing bottles (plural) of wine - not a good business practice. I understand you do not want beachgoers parking there but you can have someone attending to that instead of charging patrons. Be aware that there is no bathroom but four outdoor upgraded port-a-potties. Also, Rosenthal will host special events and close off the rear picnic area, so call ahead on the day you plan to go and see if that is the case otherwise you will be relegated to the inside. Not that there is anything wrong with that but why be indoors when you are in Malibu?

This is absolutely one of my favorite places to hang out on a sunny afternoon!You can do a tasting flight inside with the super friendly and knowledgeable staff or order by the glass or bottle and sit outside in the grassy back patio area.Bring your own snacks/food, order from the gourmet food trucks (there every weekend) or get food to go from one of two amazing restaurants just a (beach)stone's throw away (Cholada Thai or Reel Inn) which are truly two of Malibu's great local secrets that still have the OG Malibu vibe from the good old days (I grew up in Malibu, so this means a lot to me and is not easy to find anymore with all the glitz that's come to town in the last couple decades).If you want to hang out on the beach, there is even an underpass that will get you safely across PCH if you're a little wobbly after your wine (Frogger is not as fun in real life!)The Tasting Room Manager, Riley, is one of the nicest and most authentic guys you'll ever meet. He treats everyone like family and he'll make you feel welcome and want to visit often... which I most certainly do! This brings me to the Wine Club, which is a GREAT deal if you live nearby because you'll get a free tasting for you & a friend (up to 4 times a month!) and it even includes social events at the owner's (Mr. Rosenthal himself) Malibu estate where some of the grapes are grown.Please feel free to watch the surfers across the street, but don't paddle out into the lineup if you don't know what you are doing/are not a local ;)Also... if you're NOT super friendly & cool, this place is not for you... It's 21 & over and children are generally not allowed.

My husband and I came here to do some casual wine tasting, while getting a view of the Pacific, and we were so impressed! We tried a flight of 4 wines, 3 whites and 1 red. Then we had a glass of the Albarino, which was my personal favorite, while sitting at a table with an ocean view, and enjoying some garlic cheese & butter crackers. We hung out there for at least an hour or so, and it wasn't too busy for being a Friday. The bartenders were very knowledgeable, informative & friendly, and we had a great time. I would absolutely go back just to hang out there, especially on a hot day! There was plenty of outdoor seating for people, a good amount of indoor seating, with a nice bar area, and the best outdoor bathrooms I've ever been in. If you're looking into other places for wine tasting, don't bother, just hang out here!

Wine and music on the beach.. what more do you need? Tastings available at the bar, bottles available for purchase to enjoy in the garden. Live music on the weekends. Grab some take out (Reel Fish Inn for Seafood, or Thai food right next door) and enjoy with your wine! They have snacks for purchase (cheese, crackers, hummus, etc.) My favorite spot in Malibu!

We went here on the way to a restaurant in Malibu and it was really interesting, we were a group of 7, and tasted several wines. They were really good wines and the staff were really knowledgable about their wines. Two of our group joined their club which meant all our tastings were free but we bought some wine to bring back to the UK.Really worth a visit.

Yep this tasting room is my new Friday night destination. You will find me at the bar from 6 to 9. On weekends, you will find me on the back patio where there is likely live music entertainment. There is hardly a day when "Rosenthal" isn't lovely, wispy, blissful & amazing. Best off the tasting list is the 2009 Chardonay "Sunny Garcia." Second, the "Malibu Estate" Cabernet Franc. The 2011 "Surfrider Equality" has a sunny day ocean crispness, that's a wave you'll want to ride all summer day long. If you've truly joined the party, the "Albarino" is a keynote white for members only. I no longer need to drive all the way to Santa Ynez or Temecula, to get my needs for sublime wine experiences met. The only thing weak about the place is the bathroom situation. But there are a number of nearby restaurant selections for your after-party getaway.

Love coming here with my girlfriends. The prices are great and you have a beach front view with a grass garden surrounding. weekends you have live music. This is a great place to visit in malibu. Its affordable and you can bring in your own food or they have gourmet truck cooking along side. next door is a fish shack. across the street the beach. perfect place for a date or to go out with friends. sunset is best.

The wines taste good. But the place and the outside garden is beautiful and good place to sit and hangout. You can see the beach from there. The staff is really friendly.

Thanks for the great review. I hope to see you there.Cheers,Neil

Thanks for the great review! I hope to see you there in the near future.Best wishes,NeilNeil McNally, CWEVP, Sales and Marketing

My wife and I belong to the wine club. You have to buy the selection they produce quarterly but that is all. You can tase for free that way. If you don't belong, you can still taste but there is a charge. The wines are stellar, especilly the Reds. Their new location just North of Topanga Cyn. Rd. on PCH is spacious and modern. They have a wine garden in the back that has music. Call to confirm when, but usually the weekend. Escape the heat and drink wine across from the ocean, it doen't get better!!!

The wines are great. Tasting and by the glass, but we come here for the beautiful outdoor seating out back and pair a glass with fun food truck fare.