
AOC’s wine list is made up of almost 300 selections. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Many of the wines at AOC are served by the glass or carafe. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

There’s a strong emphasis on unusual wines at reasonable prices. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
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Caroline Styne decants a bottle of red wine at AOC. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Styne pours a glass for a guest. Whatever your level of wine experience, at AOC you can always find something youd like to drink. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

AOC’s general manager, Billie Freeman, savors a glass. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)