Municipal Winemakers Expands to Ventura

When a young winemaker named David Potter opened a tiny, one-room tasting room for his nascent Municipal Winemakers (Muni) brand in the Funk Zone 15 years ago, he was one of the first to tap into the buzz of that neighborhood. Two years later, in 2011, he expanded into the former dive shop next door, splashing color and creativity into the scene in ways that made wine much more fun and accessible for us all.

Now he’s bringing that vibe to Ventura, where he’s celebrating the grand opening of a tasting room on Ventura Avenue over Valentine’s Day weekend. In addition to serving Muni’s many brands, the new location on Ventura Avenue features a DIY cheese and charcuterie station and a large parking lot that will regularly host food trucks.

The 5,000-square-foot space can also be rented out for private events, and the opening weekend will showcase a bit of everything to come: live music by Amino, Harvey Leche, and Dante Elephante; food by Pinyon Pizza, Lofi Smoke & rGrill, and Easy Thai; hourly raffles; special wine releases; and plenty of interactive surprises. See more details here.