DLgal I asked this question on another thread and didn't get an answer--perhaps you could help me with it. What is the difference between the Alfresco, Mendocino and Sonoma Tasting Terraces. I notice they are all in the same general vicinity and I didn't realize there were 3.
Okay, here's a rundown:
Alfresco Tasting Terrace: upstairs (take the stairs to the right of the podium for Wine Country Trattoria), covered balcony with regular tables, high top bar tables and a couple couches with low tables. It's a bar/lounge. No reservations needed, but you need to be seated by a hostess and will have wait service. They have an extensive wine list, wine samplers, and beers in addition to specialty cocktails. The Fun Wheel is a menu item, but they also can make Neverland Tea, Sea Witch, Black Pearl, and one other secret menu drink. They have small plates like flatbread, meatballs, charcuterie, and some other things.
Mendocino Terrace is a walk up, counter service wine bar. They do not make cocktails here. There is no food available. You can get wines by the glass, beers, and bottled water. There are some tables, but very little shade here. You go up a half flight of stairs from the main walkway to get there.
Sonoma Terrace is at ground level and was recently expanded. During the day, this is a walk up bar, similar to Mendocino Terrace, but beer is the star here. They offer only 3 wines, a red, white, and sparking. They also serve some light snacks like soft pretzels and some Piadina style sandwiches. There is both covered and uncovered seating here, at tables. At night, this is where they have the Paint the Night Reception.
Hope this helps!