After visiting the Brush Bar our standard on painting and wine drinking were set high. The Art of Merlot lacks character, enthusiasms, and creativity. With no guidance you are left on your own recreating a complicated painting. For $45 you get a $3 canvas and a couple dollars worth of paint and you're expected to bring your own wine. The staff was nice enough but lacked enthusiasm and guidance that the Brush Bar had. Needless to say I would always choose the Brush Bar for a night of art and wine.