(415) 386-9463
5620 Geary Blvd
San Francisco,
CA
94121
37.7804
-122.4797
Neighborhoods: Central Richmond, Northwest
What People Are Saying About Blackwell's Wines & Spirits
The Editor
Joanna Currier
Citysearch
In Short – The beer list at this husband-and-wife-owned neighborhood shop features 140 labels, from small-batch microbrews to rare Belgians, while the wine-and-spirit collection boasts varietals from all over the world. The latter focuses on small producers from southern France and many from the Northwest and Central Coast. International spirits line the western wall, including hard-to-find vodkas and more than 100 whiskeys.
06/11/06
My new favorite wine store, hands down
by enjoysredwine
This relatively new wine and spirits store blew me away the first time I visited. A good friend of mine recommended them to me, and I am hard-pressed to shop for wine elsewhere. Blackwell's is accomodating, informed, and specialized for the serious connossieur and the casual enthusiast (nevermind a wonderful selection of hand-picked, unique spirits). Don't expect to see Yellow Tail or any boxed wine inside, but if you are looking for quality wine at inexpensive prices you will be pleased. While primarily a neighborhood store, Blackwell's has a fantastic collection that seems to draw people from all over the bay (my friend who recommended them to me lives in Oakland). If you have not been in, you are missing out on THE diamond in the rough. I expect big things from Gary and Dita (owners), and their wonderful staff, for the future. Blackwell's is what a wine store is supposed to be.
08/30/05
amazing customer service
by christaholahan
blackwell's wines fulfilled a 160 bottle wine order for my office (an employee recognition gift), with amazing customer service, high quality wine and quick turn around. i was impressed every step of the way - they exceeded my expectations!
- Pros: service, quality, efficiency
08/30/05
Great family-owned wine shop
by organicow
Gary & Dita have a good little shop going, with a great wine selection, especially Australian wines & Pinot Noirs. They do a good job of writing their own tasting notes and color-coding the wines by price. This is a spot to get your hard-to-find bottlings of all varieties and countries. They also do fun tastings most Saturdays!
- Pros: Knowledgeable staff, Competitive Prices, Good selection
- Cons: Parking challenging
The Details on Blackwell's Wines & Spirits
Know Before You Go:
The shop delivers within city limits with a $100 minimum purchase. Regulars can sign up for curbside delivery service.
Save Money:
Wines are color-coded by price--bottles marked with a red dot are $10 and under.
The Extras:
Seasonal and themed wine tastings occur on Saturdays between 2pm-6pm with a $10 cover.
Fun Fact:
The shops email newsletter features "Pastis's Pick of the Week" (named for the owner's pooch)
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