New the the Bay Area, and im a pretty big wine geek. Im looking for a wine store with good service and great prices.
2006-10-23 12:28:33 · 11 answers · asked by Winny 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
While it is true that Costco is the largest wine retailer in the United States (Over $800 million dollars in sales in 2004) there selection is regional and can vary. Additionally, there is no one at Costco to help in your purchase.
If you are on the peninsula (West Bay) K&L Wine in Menlo Park is a terrific wine store. They have a knowledgeable staff and decent prices. If they don't have what you want, they are also bonded as a distributor and can get the wine you want.
2006-10-23 14:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by S K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many restaurants charge two to three times their cost for a bottle of wine. Some restaurants use a sliding scale: they will mark up a less expensive bottle of wine more than they will a more expensive one. There are also business-related reasons for the mark up--the cost of storing the wine, training qualified wine staff and wait staff, and the cost of replacing broken stemware. Some restaurants may also allow you to bring your own bottle of wine and charge a corkage fee. Many restaurants will also offer you a free sample of the house wine or a special wine they've chosen, and most wine-savvy restaurants will offer wines by the glass in a broad range of prices. Trying different wines by the glass can prove an inexpensive way to discover new wines you like.
2016-05-22 02:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trader Joes.
Costco.
2006-10-23 14:32:26 · answer #3 · answered by rhblong2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surprisingly sam's club or costco usually have the best selection and the best prices. but, you have to know what you are looking for. otherwise, the biggest package liquor store usually has people working that are very well trained.
2006-10-23 13:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by bargirl_2323 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of local package stores could surprise you it does not have to look high end to be a high end store
2006-10-23 12:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by Fergie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a Liquor Warehouse near you, that is a good place and probably the cheapest.
2006-10-23 12:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by Libragal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sam's Club or Costco...yes it's true.
2006-10-23 12:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Irish Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for BevMo
it's all in
2006-10-23 12:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by pops 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try Premier Cru in Emeryville.......
2006-10-23 12:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oddbins
2006-10-23 12:30:29 · answer #10 · answered by lick it 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋