Sip, sip hooray! Bay Area wine lovers unite as we take a look at some of the best wine shops and venues in San Francisco. Known for the Golden Gate Bridge and sourdough bread, San Fran also houses tons of restaurants, breweries, and of course… wine stores. San Francisco also boasts tons of hiking spots and there’s no better way to reward yourself for climbing countless hours than a glass of your favorite grapes. From simple wine shops to wine bars and lounges, you’ll be able to find the perfect way to decompress after a long day at work or the perfect vacation relaxer.
The San Francisco Wine Trading Company
250 Taraval St.
Since 1976, the San Francisco Wine Trading Company has been a Bay Area landmark. Their wines consist almost entirely of artisan, family and boutique wineries because they want to sell you wine as unique as you. They also focus on cultivating loyal clientele so they can assist you with upcoming events or parties and get you that bottle you love —no matter your tastes or price range.
California Wine Merchant
2113 Chestnut St.
Whether you’re sitting at the bar or selecting a wine from the store, the team at CWM is committed to making sure customers have an amazing wine experience. Their team is extremely knowledgeable and friendly and will suggest a wine that will always delight your palate. You can do a tasting of their wine club wines or grab a small bite with a glass of your favorite blend.
Arlequin Wine Merchant
384A Hayes St.
A specialty wine store that features an extensive selection of premium wines from around the world, Arlequin has wines perfect for gifting, a special dinner, or just to fill your cellar. Every wine is hand selected, so you know that you’re getting the finest quality and best value. The staff puts as much effort into a finding a great under $10 wine as they do into finding a $100 bottle, so you know it’s gonna be good.
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Biondivino
1415 Green St.
Since its inception in 2016, Biondivino has become the go to source for high quality traditionally styled Italian wines. They shop is more like a “living wine list”, covering Italy top to bottom and highlighting small producers. You can shop their collection right from your computer and join their mailing list to get special offers delivered right to your inbox.
Nectar
3330 Steiner St.
Nectar’s seasonal fare provides the perfect pairing for their diverse collection of wines from every corner of the world. Most of their wine bar selections are available for retail purchase by the bottle. The lounge feel of this wine bar, makes it the perfect place to unwind with old school jams and a backdrop of a movie marathon projected on the walls. At Nectar, they strive to keep their options up to date with current wine trends.
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