Blackwell's Wines & Spirits
San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 386-9463
- Best of Citysearch:
- 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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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe shop delivers within city limits with a $100 minimum purchase. Regulars can sign up for curbside delivery service.
Save MoneyWines are color-coded by price--bottles marked with a red dot are $10 and under.
The ExtrasSeasonal and themed wine tastings occur on Saturdays between 2pm-6pm with a $10 cover.
Fun FactThe shops email newsletter features "Pastis's Pick of the Week" (named for the owner's pooch)
User Reviews for Blackwell's Wines & Spirits
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.
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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