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Blackwell's Wines & Spirits

5620 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 386-9463
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Wine Specialty Store 2006
Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm, Sun 10:30am-6pm

Editorial Review for Blackwell's Wines & Spirits – by Joanna Currier

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.

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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)

User Reviews for Blackwell's Wines & Spirits

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/11/2006 Posted 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.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/30/2005 Posted 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

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Editor's Review

Full-service wine and spirits shop features wide selection and unique finds.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The shop delivers within city limits with a $100 minimum purchase. Regulars can sign up for curbside delivery service.

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Directory & Services Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm
  • Sun 10:30am-6pm

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Recognition for Blackwell's Wines & Spirits

2006 Editorial Winner - Wine Specialty Store

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