Share(415) 346-1314
2253 Polk St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.7976
-122.4222
Neighborhoods: Russian Hill, Northeast
What People Are Saying About William Cross Wine Merchants
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – With a large section devoted to bottles priced at $15 or less and a welcoming, helpful staff, this Russian Hill wine shop is certainly beginner-friendly. The multitude of different wines, however, will please even the most discriminating oenophile. Different from most wine stores in that there's also a bar in back, themed tasting classes are offered on Wednesday nights, and wines by the glass are sold Friday through Sunday.
02/13/07
Great for a last minute gift
by skaplansears at Citysearch
I've stopped in several times since moving to Russian Hill and have always gotten good wine recommendations and felt comfortable browsing or just chatting with the staff. Every person I've spoken with there easily qualifies as a true wine enthusiast.
- Pros: $15 and under wine, convenient location, wine tasting
09/21/06
Wine tasting worth going to
by wirh at Citysearch
Great wine shop, and their Wednesday night wine tasting is fun - guys pouring are very friendly and willing to talk about the wines as much or as little as you want. The better known wine nights can get pretty crowded (italian wines, etc), but still worth going to. (Not really a singles pick up spot -- from a female perspective anyway -- more girls than guys as a general rule, and the guys that come are usually w. someone.)
- Pros: small but great wine shop, staff very friendly, suprisingly good prices on stemware (limited selection though)
- Cons: parking (it is in Russian Hill, after all)
08/30/03
Great Spot-Great Wine
by miss_wine at Citysearch
Great selection, knowledge of staff and best prices in town!
Tasting on Wednesday are rocking and extremely informative and Wine bar is friendly and services restaurants on the block
- Pros: Prices, Knowledgeable, Friendly
The Details on William Cross Wine Merchants
Know Before You Go:
Wednesday night tastings and weekend wine-by-the-glass nights are popular, so get there early or expect the seats at the bar to be taken.
