Just a quick review for the Portuguese products. We did not…read morepurchase any alcohol. We planned to make feijoada. A Brazilian staple. We were able to find all of the dry ingredients. We purchased the greens at the local farmers market. We were greeted as we entered. All of the stuff that we purchased had good experation dates.(Something we always check at small mom and pop specialty stores. The place is fairly well stocked with Portuguese and Brazilian products.

The best run Portuguese market liquor store for miles. The personal service makes it enjoyable…read moreevery time! Fresh made breads and pastries cheeses meats and delicacies sourced from Portugal and locally. You will find prices (on more than just Portuguese wine, liquor and port) and that beat every liquor store plus Costco! They will also ship orders! This morning Angela helped me personally pick out everything I need from the old country to bring back to my mom! Thank you! Valeu!!

Amazing owner, family owned small business!! I've been going to this liquor store for several years…read morenow on a weekly basis. Tuan, the owner knows his repeat customers by name always has great conversations with people when I'm popping in for my weekly lottery ticket or snack. He always has a smile on his face for everyone even when his business is impacted by the local economy, especially over the last few months. I was very disappointed to see a new ownership sign on his front window when I visited on 7/15/25. The property owner is looking to get more rent and is bringing in a different tenant to manage the liquor store. Tuan has no choice, but to leave the business he's worked so hard for these last few years being the sole employee and working endless hours. It's very sad that property owners are only in it for the extra buck in (my opinion) and don't seem to care about loyal small business. It's a tough economic climate right now for many. Best of luck Tuan, we will miss you & I plan on going there as much as I can over the next two weeks until you vacate on 7/30/25.

A pleasant neighborhood beverages shop with light "convenience-store" grocery selection too. New…read moreowners in last few months. Decent selection of "craft" beers and spirits, including single-malt Scotches and small-batch US whiskies.

Savvy was an interesting choice for a cozy girls night in downtown!…read more What it "lacks" in the interior it definitely makes up for with the knowledge of its service staff. The interior is more dimly-lit, with large TVs and some comfy couches. This is an official spot to watch 49ers games so if you're a sports fan definitely note this one down. I liked that the service was helpful but not overbearing. Our waiter was able to recommend two different red wines for my friend and I really enjoyed the vinho verde I had. We ordered the charcuterie board to share between the two of us. This was a GREAT portion and came with a huge basket of sliced French bread. Perfect size to snack and graze on during the night. The bill came out to $53/pp incl. tax+tip for: 3 drinks total + 1 charcuterie board. It was definitely pricey in my opinion but I did really like my wine selection. Overall, great spot to hangout without a rushed vibe. Friendly service and easy eats.

I came in with my friend on a Thursday evening and it wasn't too full. It's located at the end of…read morethe downtown so it's a nice place to grab a small bite and a drink before walking around, which is exactly what I did. I ordered the savvy spritz wine cooler and my friend ordered the cherry lavender rose. I loved that the spritz wasn't too artificial tasting since a lot of places tend to be. I wish it would've been a little stronger but I get that it's more of a fun cocktail wine that's meant to be light. The food here was insane. We ordered the Margherita flatbread and while it's simple the quality was great and the cheese was super good and had a nice pull. The vibe here is great it feels very safe having mostly had women patrons. The music was nice and definitely gave it a special vibe that you don't get just anywhere, there was a lot of Prince going on and Stevie Nicks ( I love). I'll definitely be back soon! Also the owner was super friendly and seemed like he was happy to be there.

Stopped by as I was in the area for dinner and wanted to grab some Sancerre-style wine similar to…read morewhat I had in Paris. They had a decent selection I'd say compared to what you can get at Total Wine. The inside was categorized very easily, which made it easy to browse. They had wine and spirits and some beer as well. I'd definitely return to get some more unique wine that you wouldn't be able to get at larger-scale chains/stores. I assume the staff there can also help you if you aren't sure what you're looking for, but I did not ask for any help during my visit.

K&L Wines is hands-down the gold standard for wine shopping in the Bay Area. If you're serious…read moreabout wine -- or even just wine-curious -- this is the place. The selection is unmatched: thoughtfully curated bottles from every major region, plus plenty of small producers you won't stumble upon anywhere else. Whether you're hunting for a weeknight Pinot, a Champagne to impress, or a hard-to-find Bordeaux, they've got it -- and usually at a better price than expected. The staff here is incredibly knowledgeable without being pretentious. They actually listen to what you like and guide you to something that fits your palate and budget. I've learned more from two minutes at their counter than from hours of online "best wine" lists. No gimmicks, no distractions -- just wine, and the people who truly know it. Still the best selection in the Bay Area, and easily a 5-star experience every time.

Wow, I haven't been over here in so long, but I was picking up a particular set of beers for my…read morefriend and I decided to walk around and see what else they had when I discovered they had this delicious beer I had over the summer at Gordon Birch in San Jose Japantown! I was highly impressed with their eclectic varieties of cider, as well as these fruit cider beers and a number of different organic liquors, as well as wine and mixers!! Originally, I could not find the beer my friend was able to see on their website that was somehow in the store, but it was not in the refrigerator instead it was on the endcap. He didn't need them cold so it was perfect!! One of the employees found it with ease!! The store was very big and very well organized! I was quickly able to walk down the full aisle of cider beers as well as another part that was import beers and specialty. I guess Amber beers or maybe seasonal beers! There seem to be something for everybody here!! Plus, there was a really close parking spot at the angle of the door, so it was easy for me to get in and out! I will definitely be back for these fruit beers!!

Great friendly service. Always good selection of specialty beer. Although the European beer choices…read moreare getting less.

Fabulous selection and great prices! I was visiting from out of town and don't see these prices…read moreback on the east coast. Definitely worth a visit!

I still have an open spot on my whiskey shelf. After striking out at a new place yesterday and…read moremissing out on a Stagg Jr. at a regular place the day before, and finding myself in PA on other business, with some time to spare before going home, I hit the Yelps for a bottle shop. Palo Alto Fine Wine & Spirits on Middlefield popped up, well reviewed. I like that part of town, so I off I went. Arriving at the location the curb appeal was PA all day. Walking through the front door it was apparent that they are at the top of their game. Strolling toward a floor-to-ceiling wall of whiskey I had high hopes. Oh, to put that in perspective, their ceilings are probably 24-ish feet high. So would we need a ladder, a clever picking device or some Cirque du Soleil types, to retrieve a top-shelf selection on this particular day? Nope. It was a lot of whiskey, some if it was fine, I even like a lot of it, but for what it was it was mostly unremarkable. Scanning the rest of the store, wine seems to be their thing. I didn't shop for any, but I have a hunch there are many good ones to be had. Lately I have had a policy of buying something from every shop I set foot in. We need to take care of one another right now, all the time really, but I wasn't just going to cram a bottle of something into my last spot. So I went to Plan-B. Any good beer? Oh yes indeed. While their selection looked sparse, seriously their chillers were mostly empty shelves, there was some great stuff available. I wouldn't call myself a beer expert. I'm kind of all over the place and up for anything, but I do like stouts and sours. I ended up with two of each. They were all local-ish selections. Two from Alvarado Street in Salinas, one from Sac and another from San Carlos. Buy local when you can. Your neighbors need you more than Bezos right now. As I write this review I am sipping on Motor Oil No. 9 from Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, CA. It's my first time trying it, I wasn't sure if it would work out or not, but the idea of a stout with something fruity added was intriguing. So how would I describe it? It's like somebody dumped some of their Pineapple Jarritos into a pint of Guinness, then put some heavy cream in there. In other words, awesome. Don't knock it 'till you try it. If I find it again I'll buy it. Palo Alto Fine Wine & Spirits has a lot to offer.

Long review incoming…read more.. I've only been shopping here for about a month, but overall the experience has been excellent. One thing that was initially a little confusing is the name. The physical store operates under one name, but online they're known as Unwind Bottle Shop, where you can purchase bottles online and pick them up in-store. Once you understand the connection, it's easy -- just something to be aware of as a first-time customer. From what I understand, the store has been under new ownership for the past two or three years. After reading some older negative reviews, I'd encourage people to give it another shot. Based on my experience, it feels like things have changed and improved under the current ownership. Their VIP program is what really sets them apart. It's free to join and operates on a points system -- you purchase bottles, earn points, and unlock additional benefits as you move up tiers. The big draw is that VIP members get opportunities to purchase highly allocated bottles at MSRP. That's rare, and all shops handle their allocations their own way. Yes, it's chance-based -- you're not going to walk in and just find unicorn bottles sitting on the shelf at a decent price or slightly marked up. But that's also what makes it fair. They give customers an actual shot instead of marking everything up to secondary pricing and waiting for someone to overpay. It feels like a thoughtful compromise that supports the whiskey community rather than exploits it. The owner (family-owned operation) seems genuinely passionate about whiskey. From my conversations with him, he clearly cares about the products he brings in and about serving enthusiasts. They're able to source rare and unique bottles at MSRP or just slightly above -- which is very reasonable considering how hard these bottles are to find elsewhere. They also run their own barrel program with store picks and seem very in tune with the grain-to-glass movement and rising craft distilleries. You'll find interesting, up-and-coming producers here -- not just the standard Jack Daniel's, Buffalo Trace, or Wild Turkey lineup you can get anywhere. My only real negatives: - The shop name vs. online branding can be confusing at first. - Some of the employees behind the counter didn't seem particularly engaged. On one visit, I was next in line for a pickup and was asked to step aside while they helped several other walk-in customers. It wasn't a huge issue, but as a new customer, it didn't feel like great service. - The parking lot is very tight, and on certain nights (possibly food truck or event nights next door), it can get pretty crowded. That said, those are relatively minor compared to the overall experience. If you're serious about whiskey -- especially rare bottles, store picks, and craft distilleries -- this is a very interesting and worthwhile shop to support. I definitely recommend checking them out.

Being new to the bourbon world, I've been on the search for a good spot that carried a decent…read moreselection. Having explored different shops, I found this place on Instagram (Unwind Bottle Shop) and decided to check out the place. On first visit, it was a little tricky to find because they don't have a sign outside that says "Unwind Bottle Shop", just a generic food and liquor store sign. That was one negative... But despite that, I found the place, went inside and was surprised at the great selection they stocked. They carried some pretty sought after bottles which was impressive! This quickly became my go-to spot for reasonably priced whiskey as I work to expand my collection. One of the things I really like about this place is their frequent free tastings. It's a great way to explore different brands and find what I like without having to buy a whole bottle. This alone was how I learned more about what flavors I like and don't like in whiskey and burboun. In a recent tasting, they had Buffalo Trace products. I picked up a bottle of White Dog because it was a very unique flavor. I also picked up a bottle of Sagamore Rye Store pick based on a recommendation from the lady that worked there. I admit it was a blind buy, but wow I'm glad I grabbed a bottle because it was delicious! I liked it so much that I decided to sign up for their whiskey club so I can find other unique picks. Overall, I rate this place a 8.5 out of 10. The 1.5 loss is due to the challenge of finding the place on the first visit. Also, the parking situation is difficult due to the small parking lot.