Napatini In The News
Napatini is becoming a popular destination for local patrons and out of town wine enthusiasts visiting the area! Read about us in the news.
October 25, 2024- Lynn is nominated as Woman Pioneer-Of-The-Year by San Diego Magazine.
Napatini listed as one of the Best 12 Wine Bars in San Diego
September 11, 2024, San Diego Magazine article excerpt: Everyone knows the best part of fro-yo shops is when you get to choose your favorite flavor from the wall and dispense the creamy cold goodness yourself. At Napatini, you get the same DIY experience, just with a different type of treat. Opened in December 2022, Napatini has since become a neighborhood favorite in Carlsbad, offering a wall of 48 varietals that you can dispense yourself and enjoy with food options.
Read the full article here: 12 of the Best San Diego Wine Bars | San Diego Magazine
Travel Lemming’s Date Night Ideas in Carlsbad Shout-Out
July 30, 2024
Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar
Gamify your date with a unique, self-serve wine wall. Napatini is more than your average wine bar. The wine is high quality and many are from Napa Valley. Plus, the flatbreads and appetizers are good too. Trying a variety of small tasters on the wine wall naturally sparks conversation. I love this date idea for those looking to get to know someone through curiosity and play. Read the full article at Planning a Date in Northern San Diego County? I Have Ideas! (travellemming.com)
May 28, 2024
The LocalistSD and Channel 5 Fox feature Napatini Wine Bar - “Sip as you wish at Napatini!”
When you step into Napatini in Carlsbad Village, you’ll feel like you’re in the wine cellar tucked away in Napa. The concept is unique to North County… a wine tasting experience unlike any other. Ashley takes you inside to see how owner Lynn and Gary have created an intimate experience with food, wine and a collection of stories.
Watch Here: https://fox5sandiego.com/thelocalistsd1/sip-as-you-wish-at-napatini/
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March 18, 2024
Napatini receives qualification as a California Green Business. The California Green Business Network (CAGBN) is a community of small to medium-sized businesses throughout the state that comply with environmental regulations in the areas of waste, energy, water, pollution prevention, and air quality. These businesses have undergone an extensive auditing process, implemented cost and resource-saving measures, and continue to use best practices even beyond certification. Lynn, Napatini’s owner, will be recognized on April 16th, by Carlsbad City Council.
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By: Author Gail Clifford Posted on: January 16, 2024
“In this culinary exploration, we’ll uncover our favorite dining destinations visited during a recent press trip in Carlsbad, California from seaside seafood shacks to farm-to-table delights, a true food lover’s paradise waiting to be explored.”
“Napatini Bistro & Wine Bar is a hidden gem in Carlsbad that promises a unique and enchanting experience for wine enthusiasts and those in search of a memorable evening out.”
August 11, 2023
San Diego Magazine nominates Lynn McLean, Napatini CEO, as a Rising Star in the Food & Beverage category of Celebrating Women!!
Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar Receives 2023 Best of Carlsbad Award!
Carlsbad Award Program Honors the Achievement
CARLSBAD August 14, 2023 -- Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar has been selected for the 2023 Best of Carlsbad Award in the Bars category by the Carlsbad Award Program.
Each year, the Carlsbad Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Carlsbad area a great place to live, work and play.
San Diego Magazine Podcast: Happy Half Hour
with Troy Johnson and David Martin, July 19, 2023
Napatini Taking Off in Carlsbad
Lynn and Gary McLean build their own little version of Napa in Carlsbad, calling on friends they met along the way.
Lynn and Gary McLean both spent years in the military. A very serious, at times tense path. Based for most of their lives in the Bay Area, they’d spend their downtime exploring every corner of Napa and Sonoma, getting to know the winemakers, the people, the culture. It was their place, their solace.
So when Gary retired (a lifelong Marine doesn’t sit still for long), they built Napatini, a wine bar in Carlsbad Village, designed like the caves and architecture of their favorite place. Named Napatini, most of the wines they’re serving involve people they met in the valley. A touch of home.
— Isabel Davis, San Diego Magazine, August 4, 2023
Mike & Larry visit Napatini Wine Bar
"There’s no better place to relax, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and have great conversation with friends than your local wine bar. Mike and Larry recently visited Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar in Carlsbad, CA and met the owners Lynn and Gary McLean.
They opened their wine bar in 2022 after each having a long and dedicated career in the Navy and Marines as well as in the IT sector. Having lived near the wine country in Northern California, they developed a passion for wine and decided to start a new chapter in their lives, sharing their passion and living “la dolce vita.” Check it out!"
— The Manopause Team Podcast, July 7, 2023
Carlsbad wine bar creates chic, easy tasting experience
Napatini Bistro & Wine Bar in Carlsbad is filled to the brim with California wines poured in an easy, affordable and approachable way.
“(People are saying) it’s chic and classy, but also comfortable and that’s what we were going for,” said Lynn Mclean, who owns and operates the space with her husband, Gary. “We didn’t want it to feel stuffy or high-end where people felt uncomfortable, but not too casual either.”
— The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 14, 2023
Toasting the New Napatini Wine Bar
"For a fun and unique winery experience, visit the new Napatini Wine Bar. There, you can enjoy dozens of California wines from Napa, Sonoma, and the Central Coast."
"While Napatini's focus is definitely on the wine, a light, chef-designed menu is also available. Recommend items include cheese and charcuterie boards, as well as flatbreads (particularly Burrata-Fig)."
"The ambiance is casual yet classy, making it ideal for date night or girl's night out."
— Lisa Pawlak, Carlsbad Magazine, May/June 2023
Taste Wines You Will Never Find by the Glass
”If you love wine, and love learning about wine, but long for something more than a bar experience or a restaurant experience, then Napatini is just your style. With a unique approach to wine tasting using enomatic®, the world leader in wine-by-the-glass tasting systems, you can taste and enjoy a variety of exclusive, award-winning boutique California wines at your own pace.”
— The Coast News, April 7, 2023
Lynn McLean, Napatini Owner recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Carlsbad
”…Lynn & Gary have been excited to meet so many locals who have come in to experience the Napa, Sonoma and Central Coast Wines. Napatini’s approach is to provide an exceptionally unique wine tasting experience by allowing customers to taste 48 different wine varietals from their “wine wall,” or to taste the Featured Wines with the expertly paired fine cuisine while in style and comfort.”
— Carlsbad Business Journal - March 2023 Influential Women
Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar Celebrates Grand Opening in Carlsbad
“If you’re not a seasoned wine expert, their in-house sommelier and helpful wine ambassadors will guide you to an excellent choice. After setting up your tasting card, guests can use their card to access the self-serve wine wall with options from well-known wineries across Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Paso Robles. Choose from three pour options if you’d like to explore with just a splash of their various wines, or if you’d like to sit and relax with a full pour. ”
— Jeannine Boisse, What Now San Diego