AC Food & Liquor has lots of wines, brews to offer. many seem to be priced (not with a sticker, but…read moreplastic digits inserted into a slotted groove). first brew pick range up @7.49, not 4.99 as listed. brew: napa smith organic ipa (3.99) 7.0% alc. -organic hops of munich malt and pale malt, mixed with cascade hops -initial taste bitter from the hops, finish is smooth. 4 stars for value, pricing. on draught: -someone is seriously screwing up the pricing here. price listed isn't accurate check price before buying. clerk doesn't care. -buyer beware. values? maybe, check before buying. 2ish stars for the pricing misfunctions.

I'm in love with the store In this liquor store they have…read morehuge an assortment of different products and super good price points where people always meet you with a smile Thank you for such a great service

This company is legitimately a scam. I suspect similar to Premier Cru. I placed a pre-arrival order…read morefor a Napa wine in October of 2024 and was given a 12-24 week arrival window. It is now almost June of 2026. When I reached out, I was told my wine was held up in international customs. International customs for a wine produced in Napa and being delivered to my address in Southern California? This was told to me over a year ago. I've called several times and keep getting a voicemail. I've sent a number of emails and have gotten no response.

When I initially ordered I was not impressed with the representative, my second interaction was not…read moreany better. When the leadership team learned of my poor experience, they reacted immediately and went above and beyond to insure I was taken care of. John, thank you for turning a poor experience into an incredible one, you have my respect and have earned my business.

This place has a wide variety of different drinks and it's very clean inside! I've only been here…read moreonce.

Great spot to purchase and try various beers and other alcohol. Shoutout to Jesus for his wisdom…read moreand friendliness. The place isn't very big but plenty of options to choose from with suggestions if needed.

I've been buying wine from Benchmark for the past few years. Admittedly, I don't purchase a ton…read morefrom them - I've probably purchased 2-3 cases total over the past 5 years - and I'm local-ish, so I always pick up from their warehouse in Napa, so my experience may not be equivalent to many others. I've also yet to come across a flawed bottle so I haven't put their "provenance guarantee" to the test. Still, I've had nothing but pleasant experiences purchasing wine from BWG. Their pricing tends to be very competitive, if not the best in the area, and they've got a huge selection, including a lot of older vintages that are harder to find. I've interacted with their staff via email as well as in person and everyone has been pleasant to work with. That being said, I think there are some opportunities to make improvements. 1. When ordering for pick up, I believe there's a calendar for you to select a date. I often miss this so I wish they would just send an email that your order is ready for pickup. I placed an order recently, got busy with work, and totally forgot about it - which is 100% my fault - but I never received any notification from them beyond the order confirmation. 2. I wish there was an option to hold the wines and slowly build out a case (or two). More often than not, I am not in a hurry to pick up the wines and although we live somewhat close to their warehouse, it's not convenient to make multiple trips out during the weekday when I've got to work. Having this option would motivate me to purchase more wine from them more often to fill out that case and I would know the wines would be properly stored until such time as I did fill out the case and was ready to pick up. 3. It would be awesome if they offered free shipping on a case, even if that offer was limited to Northern California only. In conjunction with (2) above, I would be more inclined to spend more money having the convenience of UPS/FedEx dropping off the case to my home. 4. I wish they were open on Saturdays, even if limited hours. It'd be much more convenient for pick ups. Overall, I'm happy enough with BWG. If they have a wine I'm looking to acquire at a good price, I won't hesitate to order from them. With some improvements though, I would be more likely to come to them as my first option when purchasing wine rather than just on a case by case basis when they happen to have something I'm looking for.

Truly nothing but good things to say about benchmark! It's regrettable to see some of the past…read morereviews because I've had the absolute opposite experience. Between amazing deals, quick and consistent email communication, friendly staff over the phone, I only have praise for this team, especially Olivia who is just the sweetest!

Good experience but the new cashiers are a lil mean sometimes but overall good place to buy snacks…read moreif hungry

Yesterday, this (looks like an Indian/ Pakistani) cashier was rude & keeps saying stupid jokes…read more FYI, there is a Mexican food truck on the parking also. Whoever you are, you should not be there. You're attitude, looks & smell is awful. Don't shop here people. oh, one more thing, why was I charge $4.00+ for a 2liter bottle of Sprite? Really? You're a scam. So you just charge a price for whatever?

The new Krispy Krunchy Chicken was a hit . Definitely worth its price and the taste was great! Our…read morenew go to for Fried Chicken!

The food is always good there. I recommend the ravioli anytime. The sauce is amazing Sausage.read more

It's always a 5-Star experience with Stephen! His charm, humor & recommendations reflect his…read moreexpertise in the wine business. He always makes you feel like the most important people in the room - like you're his best friends. No smooth sales pitch or high-pressure sales - although you always do end up carrying out more than you planned on! Stephen (& Janice when she's there) are delightful hosts! We will miss them when they close!

Stephen is my go to when looking for unusual, well-priced bottles or for specific varietals for an…read moreevent. He (and his wife) are lovely, always willing to take time to show you what might work for you. There are usually a couple bottles open to taste so you walk out well-educated and delighted with your purchases. Cannot say enough about this family-owned business!

After that lovely first experience, my family decided to come back to celebrate my mom's birthday…read morehere! We made a lunchtime reservation. Service was absolutely amazing. This time around my family got similar items, but also tried out their Calamarata con calamari di Monterey, their special pizza which featured figs, and their Mamma Mia Mai Tai. Everything was so delicious! The special pizza was a bit too sweet for our liking (still enjoyed it regardless!), but I'd imagine it would've paired very well with some wine! Overall, Scala Osteria continues to provide great food and great service with a casual yet upscale vibe.

I love Italian food and what other place to book than Scala for my birthday dinner. The place was…read morepacked when we went in signs that we really did pick the right place. The vibe was fun and inviting, all the beautiful lights made the ambiance lively! Here's what we ordered for party of 3: Ravioli al limone $34 (5/5) This dish was also recommended by our sommelier earlier today and it was truly delishjous. 6 Creamy raviolis in a light lemon cream sauce, not too rich but really melted in our mouth Lasagna $34 (5/5) I'm a sucker for lasagna, anything gooey, creamy and layered with bolognese sauce. This was done right. Pan seared branzino $38 (4/5) This was good too lightly seared light fish with some veggies on the sides Ciabattina & bagna cauda $6 (5/5) Crispy warm loaf with this anchovy butter. It's liquid anchovy butter so more dunk-able than spreadable. Zeppole $15 (5/5) Can't go wrong with ending the night with warm Italian donuts with chocolate sauce and cream sides. Dessert since it was my birthday they gave me a scoop of a fruity ice-cream with a candle on top. It was a really nice gesture. The service was great and the food was amazing! I would definitely come back to try the other dishes! The 3 of us were stuffed happy!

I've never really been a rum fan... until I tasted Batiste…read more Sure, I've had my share of daiquiris and mai tais over the years. And I've even indulged in a Dark & Stormy and the occasional rum & coke. But for me personally, rum is a heavy spirit with a strong aftertaste, and can lead to a nasty hangover the next day. But then I tried Batiste - and it doesn't have any of that heaviness. It's super smooth. In fact, I would even go so far as sipping on it with no mixer (kind of like a good tequila). But here's the best part - Batiste Rhum is local. True story. In fact, they're the only American rum using single-origin 100% fresh sugarcane juice. It's initially grown and distilled in the French Caribbean, and then aged & finished right here in Napa. And for the quality that you're getting, it's very reasonably priced. You can a 750 ml bottle of silver or gold rhum for $25 - $30. You'll find it at stores like Safeway, Mollie Stone's, Whole Foods, Woodlan's and other higher end markets and fine liquor stores. And you'll always find Batiste in quite a few popular Bay Area County restaurants & bars (Guesthouse, Bungalow 44, Balboa Cafe, Flores, No Name Bar, etc.). So it's nice to see them catching on with local bartenders. If you're looking to mix up some summer cocktails, definitely keep Batiste in your liquor cabinet. Cheers!

a rare gem. very hard to come by in SoCal. not the typical taste on the palette, a medium bodied…read morerum. mixed the recipes that come on the side of the bottle, and they are fantastic. the Silver Daiquiri on the silver rum, and the California Daiquiri on the gold. both are recommended.