Wine Tasting at Family-Owned Paxton's Cellar on East State Street in Redlands

Philip Paxton is proprietor of Paxton's Cellar on East State Street in Redlands.

He bills his business as family-owned and unpretentious, a place to enjoy "the best wines California has to offer while providing a comfortable, ambient setting to relax and gather with friends."

Before 5 p.m. Friday Sept. 28, Paxton and his daughter Anne Marie McGinn were setting up shop for a "Cali-Alien" wine tasting, featuring California, Argentine and French wines.

"I'm trying to take some of the snobbishness out of wine appreciation," Paxton said. "Wine and good company are simple pleasures everyone can enjoy."

Paxton's Cellar is at 104 E. State St., Suite L, in the same building as Caprice Cafe.

For more about Paxton's Cellar, including upcoming events and contact info, visit hstrial-paxtonscellar.

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