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April 2024 by Matt L.
I'd first heard about this place from Dr. Dave Jalen about 13 years ago. As a guy that doesn't drink, doesn't buy wine, and isn't very fancy...I'm at a loss about anything alcoholic. Wine scares me. Dan has been my trusted advisor for the past 13 years. He's not only provided me very solid recommendations (with a 100% appreciation rate), he has also helped me buy some legendary wine for some dental legends (Dr. Carl Misch (Dentist to pope John Paul, RIP), Dr. Jeff Brucia). Some of his wines are impossible to get, even for the dentist of the pope. Thanks, Dan!
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October 2023 by Harrison Hamill
Awesome selection of beer, some really interesting wines, and a solid selection of interesting whisky, plus great service.
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October 2023 by ASHLEY HERRING
Hit or miss beer selection, nice liquor selection... touch pricey.
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August 2023 by Caitlin O'Neill
Small shop w great selection of IPAs.
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April 2023 by James T.
I only come here for the craft beer selection and they never let me down. They have crappy hours but are always punctual. Love that you can get singles of everything and they always have a decent selection of DIPA and TIPA. Street parking only BUT that end of Santa Clara is never that congested. I always get some Indian food next door and that makes me happy.
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April 2023 by Ham N.
I don't know much about wine, but the folks here were very helpful. I buy a couple bottles here ever so often. They always have great recommendations.
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April 2023 by Marco Cruz-Heredia
Great selection, helpful staff, free tastings what more do you want?
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March 2023 by Bob S.
A perfect small wine shop, especially for consumers looking for those a.b.c,P! wines (anything but california, PUH-LEEZE!). Of course there's a selection of our own homegrown product. but if you're really sick of fermented juice from overripe grapes, or simply have a hard time finding authentic french, italian, greek and other imports that really aren't much available here, visit this place. it's especially well versed in a fine selection of red greek wines, about which i can talk a fair game based on maps but actually know very little else, which is unfortunate because that's what I needed to buy this particular day. fortunately i did some homework and found a guy worth the time to seek out here in alameda who really knows that territory, manager Dan Marshall. he speaks with an easy and refreshing informality that is hard to find in this business. and he obviously knows a lot about greece from apparent considerable travels into some of the backwoods regions where the best wines are usually found regardless of the country. funny how that works. Dan knows wines as evidenced by his inventory, which after all is up to him to buy in the first place. amazing how enjoyable it is talking with someone who knows something from personal experience rather than listening to some clerk repeat whatever the wine reviews have to say. rule of thumb about wine talk: the more someone actually knows, the less they need to show it. so i checked the shelves as i browsed around to see what else one finds here; all are very efficiently stocked and displayed, especially the italian and french departments. these definitely aren't the same wines you'll find at your local grocery or liquor/wine store and especially not in the major alcohol beverage warehouses. the buyer here knows and cares about what he's doing. this shop is a very good find, one i'll keep on my list of places to go to treat myself. i recommend it highly.
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January 2023 by Marla Lee
Love this Alameda treasure! Dan & Brandon always so helpful recommending new wines with the flavor I love and within my price range. Great wines from all over the world.. and a floor to ceiling selection of craft beers for every taste. And now a huge selection of high end spirits...great for gift giving inspiration.
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January 2023 by Jeremiah Bonsmith
By far the best selection of beer and spirits on the island.
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October 2022 by Vee S.
Great selection of beers and wine! The great thing is that there are tasty options at all price range; we've gotten cheap bottles that were still really good. Knowledgeable owner as well.
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October 2022 by Jan Falkin
Full selection of beer including sours from around the world. Nice wine selection. Great whiskey and bourbon selection. Fun experience
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September 2022 by Alex W.
Great selection of craft beer for the area. They've got everything you need from German beer to stouts, IPAs and ciders. Although I don't buy the liquor or wine there, they do have that as well. The only real downside is they are priced pretty high compared to the market right next store that also sells beer. Great for a single can or two, but the 4 packs are priced at a premium for sure.
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August 2022 by Frank R Swift
Friendly helpful folk knowledgeable about beers, rums and whiskey.
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August 2022 by Joel Dapello
This place is awesome -- the selection is very well curated, so you really can't go wrong with anything you get here. The owner is very nice and special ordered an amaro for me!
