The Café at Michael David Winery

Lodi, CA · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-19

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

The wine program at this winery is built around two tasting tiers: a $15 per-person flight of 5 wines for walk-in groups of 1–6, and a $20 per-person flight for reserved groups of 7–12 that includes a designated server. Magnums of Misfits & Mavens Teroldego, Michael David Reserve Cabernet, Reserve Syrah, and Politically Correct are priced $29–$55 during a 50% off promotion. Customers describe patient pourers who allow several wines to be tried and converse about them; one guest bought bottles of a red to take home.

What should I order?: Start with the $15 Wine Bar Tasting flight of 5 wines if your group is 1–6. For 7–12, reserve the $20 group tasting with a designated server. From the magnum promotion, consider Misfits & Mavens Teroldego, Michael David Reserve Cabernet, Reserve Syrah, or Politically Correct at $29–$55 per 1.5L.
Who will enjoy this place?: Small groups of 1–6 looking for a walk-in flight, and larger parties of 7–12 who want a reserved tasting with a designated server. Also suited to anyone interested in taking home 1.5L magnums at $29–$55 during the 50% off promotion.
When should I go?: Wine tasting is available daily with walk-in availability for small groups and a reservation option for larger groups.
What should I expect to spend?: Tastings are $15 per person for 1–6 and $20 per person for 7–12. Magnums are $29–$55 during the 50% off promotion.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: Two tasting tiers—walk-in for small groups and reserved for larger ones with a designated server—plus a magnum promotion at $29–$55 that includes Misfits & Mavens Teroldego, Michael David Reserve Cabernet, Reserve Syrah, and Politically Correct.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Wine

Curated flights of 5 wines are offered at two tiers: $15 per person for walk-in groups of 1–6 and $20 per person for reserved groups of 7–12, which includes a designated server. Magnums of Misfits & Mavens Teroldego, Michael David Reserve Cabernet, Reserve Syrah, and Politically Correct are priced $29–$55 at 50% off. A customer account describes patient pouring and conversational engagement.

Menu strengths

— Two tasting tiers accommodate both small walk-in groups and larger reserved parties.
— The group tasting for 7–12 includes a designated server.
— Magnums are priced $29–$55 during a 50% off promotion, including four named bottlings.

Standout selections

— Misfits & Mavens Teroldego — listed among magnum offerings at $29–$55 per 1.5L during the 50% off promotion.
— Michael David Reserve Cabernet — listed among magnum offerings at $29–$55 per 1.5L during the 50% off promotion.
— Reserve Syrah — listed among magnum offerings at $29–$55 per 1.5L during the 50% off promotion.
— Politically Correct — listed among magnum offerings at $29–$55 per 1.5L during the 50% off promotion.

Pricing: $15 per person for Wine Bar Tasting (1–6); $20 per person for group tasting (7–12); magnums $29–$55 during 50% off promotion

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