Oakland Beer, Wine & Spirits

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1. Farmstead Cheeses…

personally selected by Jeff himself, and they are good, very good. Now, I will tell you right up front that I am a tough customer when it comes to cheeses. I know what I like and I've been eating good...

2. Vintage Berkeley

Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto

at pairing wines with food and suggesting new varieties to try.  Good selection of wine, very helpful staff, and a good mix of prices. The location can't really be beat either....

3. Kermit Lynch Wine…

Nice selection of non-California wines (mostly French).  Staff is VERY helpful and non-judgemental, while maintaining some fairly high standards.  Good range of prices too.  Also take a listen...

4. Piedmont Grocery Co

Neighborhood: North Oakland

is because they carry my favorite candy bar, VIOLET CRUMBLE.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT GOLDEN HONEYCOMB GOODNESS.  Friendly Staff, Good selection of deli meats and cheese, Fresh Produce  What more do you...

5. The Wine Mine

Neighborhood: North Oakland

knowledgeable and genuine.  Definitely stop by for the Saturday and occasional weekday tastings.  Also, if you love Belgium beers, there's a good selection as well!...

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1. Kermit Lynch Wine…

Nice selection of non-California wines (mostly French).  Staff is VERY helpful and non-judgemental, while maintaining some fairly high standards.  Good range of prices too.  Also take a listen...

2. Farmstead Cheeses…

Neighborhood: Montclair Village

selection is thoughtful and the advice that is included in your purchase makes the wines purchased here a good value.   Comparing this place to Bevmo or Trader Joe is like comparing a fine boutique...

3. St George Spirits -…

(not available at Hangar One). I won't have to repeat the taste menu, but for a small distillery, these folks make really good vodka and spirits. AND THE VIEW was to die for. Vodka, View, Food and Friends...

4. Grocery Outlet

sucks in general. sometimes the strawberries and pineapple are good, but not much else. the vegetables are generally pretty good. the food isn't quite as "new" here as in other stores.  also, it can...

5. The Wine Mine

Neighborhood: North Oakland

Malbec. Both very good!   It's a great place to visit if you have wine questions or wanna try something new! LOVEEE IT!!...

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