Have you stopped at Treasure Island? ...Have you really? ...Really? ...Why? I mean other than the occasional wedding reception, music festival and triathlon, is there any reason to stop there? Yes, I know there's a nice city skyline view from the west side of the island, but man, the on-ramp back onto the Bay Bridge can really be a throat-clutcher with traffic buzzing by at 80 mph. Like anybody pays attention to the 40 mph blinking lights. Yeah, I'm talking to you. It's been about 13 years since the naval base gates opened for us civilians on Treasure Island and a collective ho-hum ever since. At least until Jamie W. and I accidentally came upon Treasure Island Wines. It's a semi-converted warehouse with a whole lotta wine barrels (see photo). We inadvertently crashed an event they were holding yesterday, so there were appetizers thrust in front of us as well as wines being poured. The winemakers were as nice as can be and welcoming to their unexpected mainland neighbors. The specialty at TI Wines is artisanal winemaking with Blue Cellars and Sol Rouge among their clients. Prices are reasonable per bottle ranging from $20-$28 for a cab, zin, or pinot noir. With just a nondescript sign and a decorative sphere on its roof (see photo), the place is usually open a couple of weekends a month with a $5 charge for tastings from 1-5PM - but I'd give them a call first just in case they are holding a private event. Otherwise your only other vino option may be a box of Franzia at the mini-market at the gate. Hey, my spigot is broken... read more

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I wanna give this place minus thousands of stars. I witnessed extremely hostile, racist and aggressive behavior from the owner, James. I watched him scream at a young brown artist who had been commissioned and allowed on property to do some art work. Instead of approaching with curiosity (because he claimed to be misinformed about art happening on his lot) starts cussing out, pointing and screaming at the artist. Very unprofessional. Seems to have extreme anger issues. read more

Great find on the island... relaxed vibe and amazing owners. Jim and Carol were so welcoming and informative about the island and their winery. Enjoyed a beautiful day on Treasure island and a bottle of their Pinot Noir. Our day was made so much better by a stop at Treasure Island Wines! Highly recommend! read more

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It was visiting good friends..Wines are amazing!!! Dennis and his daughter Bailey were awesome and helpful....Go visit.. IT DOESN'T DISAPPOINT!!! read more

Nice wines and great atmosphere!!! Jim, the owner, presented us Rose of Grenache (of which we bought a bottle) and another Chardonnay. Both of them were very tasty and flavored. read more

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A nice collective of wines poured here in the tasting room. I initially wanted to only try the Bravium wines, but as it was a collective. I had to taste what was being poured that day. Luckily they poured the Bravium white table wine and the rose. Mainly the wines poured that day were from Treasure Island Wines. Out of that brand, the Zinfandel was the best. Both my hubby and I agreed. I did like the Bravium white wine and Rose. We bought each and the Rose as a present. A cool winery to hang out on a weekend to try different wines from the 4 wineries housed there. read more

Lovely owners and cute little winery. We loved it! We will be back with more friends soon!

Had the pleasure of visiting Treasure Island wines today, April 26th, 2021. We popped our head in the open door to see if they open. They were but it was appointment only. NO WORRIES MATE. Danny was so welcoming he invited us to sit outside and he would accomodate a tasting for us anyway. He was exceedingly knowledgeable and took a lot of time to explain wines with us. Please go visit and ask for Danny. read more

Quality wines at a good price, plus engaging service. I was surprised this little gem existed on TI. They are off from the bunch of affiliated wineries clustered near waterfront--worth the drive into the Island! The Cab in particular was surprisingly good & fairly priced. read more

Wonderful! Why Ive never discovered this gem location till now, IDK. Came here two Saturdays ago, packaged our own charcuterie and crackers. Awesome owner came out and took us around, barrel tastings. THE Best time. Great weather and view otw back to SF. Very good tasting wine. Must return read more

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Had a private wine tasting class here which I purchased through air bnb. It was worth it! Private, 1:1, educational and was able to cork my own bottle and take it! read more

Whattt? A winery on Treasure Island? Yes it's true! At first the exterior warehouse area made me think I was going to embarrass my friends with a bad time...but luckily I was wrong! So glad that there are wine options on the island - a winery home to TI Wines, Sol Rouge and Blue Cellars. Chat with the wine makers, pay $5 for a tasting, snacks and a TI wine glass. They even featured barrel tasting afterwards.. Must tries: Blue Cellar California Ports - dark and white. 10-15 minutes from Trans Bay Terminal people! Take the 108 Muni and check it out...take a skyline snapshot on your way out. Great find. read more

Many SF dwellers don't realize that wine tasting is just a few minutes away on Treasure Island. Out of the urban wineries on the island, Treasure Island Wines is the best stop. It is a cooperative and showcases a few labels. Compared to other wineries nearby, the $10 tasting fee for 5 quality pours is very reasonable. Furthermore, Treasure Island Wines will waive your tasting fee even if you buy 1 bottle (and the bottles start at $18). Out of the 5 pours, I particularly liked the Zinfandel and my date enjoyed the Sangiovese with a hint of strawberry. We sipped our tastes on the picnic table set up outside the winery. The staff came outside to pour for us and when we were done, they asked us if there were any wines that we wanted to revisit. We walked away with two bottles, both excellent and inexpensive. read more

This review should be partnered with my review of Blue Cellars. Both TI and Blue share the same tasting room space and both Rob and Jim offered up each others wines and good conversation. Ti wines has 2 lines of wine: the TI label and MorningWood. The MorningWood Chardonnay was delightfully crisp and refreshing... Oh who am I kidding, I cant write a wine review. Here's what you need to know... Great Wine Good Company Great Pours and Good nibbles do you need any other reason???? Go there and enjoy yourself! read more

From the outside, this place looks like a trainwreck. It looks like a cleaner auto shop garage. But I will tell you all right now this is a hidden little gem. The inside is somewhat portioned off to a very small but nice tasting area and winemaking area. It is a very unique atmosphere. You can literally taste the wine that is being made behind your back no more than 50 feet away. While you watch the crates of grapes be crushed to juice, you can taste what all that hard labor ends up being: a fine wine. Tasting prices are reasonable, and service is spectacular. The owner/manager (I forgot which) had us taste a "baby pinot" straight from one of the fermenting machines. I had never had quite the winery experience until I came here. I believe wine tasting is not just about the wine, but the whole experience. This place nailed it out of the ballpark. I wish I could give another star for that adorable lab dog that walks around. read more

Don't let the spartan appearance of the parking lot scare you away. Treasure Island Wines actually hosts a few boutique wineries inside. Was looking for Eristavi Winery which had no signage at this address. The featured winery was Heartfelt Winery. Tasting was only $5 here, compared to the $20 we just paid at The Winery also on the island. Wines were MUCH better here. read more

A winery----on treasure island? Yes a bay area urban winery. Pretty new concept that is growing. Surrounded by abandoned/half working warehouses with a little sign. Actually pretty hard to find for treasure island. Used to be a butcher's warehouse, then converted into a crushpad. Jim from Blue Cellars poured for us. Very down to earth and you could really tell he loved his job. Here is what I tried: 06 Morningwood Chardonnay 05 Morningwood Chardonnay 07 Blue Cellars Rose of Syrah 06 Blue Cellars Carignane 04 Blue Cellars Syrah 06 Blue Cellars Petite Sirah "Dehesles Vineyard" 05 Morningwood Merlot 05 Morningwood Cabernet Sauvignon 05 Treasure Island Pinot Noir 04 Blue Cellars Petite Sirah Blue Cellars Chardonnay Port Blue Cellars really stood out, but we also didn't try much of anything else either. Really enjoyed the Rose of Syrah, Carignane, and Petite Sirah and the Chardonnay Port. read more

They offer a good deal on wine tastings (you can apply the cost to your purchase), and you can bring your own food to eat with the wine. Also, they often have vitners on site who can tell you more about the wines you are tasting. We visited the day they were preparing some merlot grapes for production. We got to watch the process, taste the grapes, and ask questions. I like the combination of sampling and learning. Jim runs a great facility and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

8 tastings for $10, not a bad deal. If you purchase a bottle, they waive the tasting fee. The only thing was that I went with my friend who had never been wine tasting, and I wish they had spent some time explaining the whole experience to the newbie. read more

ok, I am the furthest thing from a wine specialist, but everyone who has tried the wines I have bought at Treasure Island Wines has loved them. Most recently a sweet wine they have been featuring has been a total hit. What I can say is that I love visiting the wine store/tasting room/storage facility. First of all, you get the fantastic views of San Francisco and the East Bay from Treasure Island. Then the Wines is located in a very quiet part of an already quiet island -- it is like getting away to the wine country but only having to drive for 20 minutes! The building is a cool space that the Wines uses for tastings, storage of lots of different label wines, and also for special events. The staff from Wines and the other wine sellers there are all very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Prices are right for most budgets. A fun and unique space to visit and bring your friends! read more

Accidentally crashed one of the winemaker's birthday party! Everyone was super friendly, and it's a neat little collaboration where maybe a half-dozen winemakers share the space. I came here with my fiance, and we liked the wines here more than anywhere else on the island. Additionally, they gave us 50% off the bottles we bought and even let us have some food from their party :) Highly recommended. read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. Great wine, and better people. A bit of a hidden gem in the Bay Area, but well worth the time to take a visit on a weekend. read more

I really can't say enough good things about this place. The wine was delicious, the service was awesome, and it's just overall a pretty neat place. The winemaker was there and gave us a couple of pours and described the wine. He was very friendly, as was the other person working who seems to be more of a marketer. The cost for a range of tastings was $10 per person, but buying a bottle of wine canceled out the cost of the tasting, which was definitely nice. The bottles of wine are affordable but good. My fiancé and I both did a tasting and were able to get a bottle for just over $20, which is what we would have paid for the tasting anyways. That definitely makes it worth it because you can taste some fantastic wine, while also getting a bottle to bring home for the cost of the tasting. read more

Great relaxed atmosphere. A cool escape from a hot day at the flea market. Great service. 8 tastings for 10 dollars. Friendly staff. We will definitely be back. Delicious read more

Best wine on treasure island! Definitely comparable to Sonoma or Monterey county wines. Very laid back, nice (extremely nice) people, great space, and reasonably priced (especially compared to other SF wineries). read more

My cousin and I totally enjoyed the wine at TIW today. Excellent quality wine and awesome service. Jim, the owner, gave us a tour and Tiffany was off the charts amazing, as even though there were a lot of people tasting, she found us very regularly, navigated her way around the crowd to find us and always remembered which wine we were on for tasting. Wonderful afternoon. read more

Went to TI Winery this Sunday and had a great time. Jim from Blue Cellars did our pouring and was really cool, very down to earth. We sampled about 15 different wines from 4 different wineries -- for FREE -- try doing that in Napa! Jim even took us in the back to taste wine from the barrels and gave us a lesson on the different stages of wine making. I came away with two bottles from Blue Cellars, the Carignane and the Petite Sirah Port. And the "Angelica" Chardonnay Port is not to be missed. The Morning Wood Chardonnay was also very good. I'll be going back soon! read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place! I will admit that I know nothing about wine other than I know what tastes good to me. That said I ended up bringing home 3 bottles. We tasted about 10-12 wines for a $5 tasting fee. All of the tasting fee was donated to the SF SPCA (near and dear to me heart) so that made it all the more better. Two of the wine makers were there floating around and talked with us a little. The woman who was pouring our samples was absolutely delightful. Also Treasure Island has amazing views of the Bay Bridge, the city, Golden Gate, and Alcatraz. I felt like I was in a different world there. Would definitely recommend a visit. read more

Awesome Sunday afternoon wine tasting. The ladies serving were super friendly. They also ship wine home for us out of towners. This is a must do event! read more

I went to TI wines with a few friends and loved the atmosphere and the wonderful wines they served at the tasting. Great spot and really knowledgeable staff. I recommend this place for a weekend tasting. read more

Good wine, really liked the Pinot Noir. The staff was accomodating. But I was disappointed in the location. The photos, reviews and speaking with the staff gave the impression they were "right by the water", but they're a good few blocks inland. We had an event there and it felt a little underwhelming driving by all this beautiful grass and coastline with "FREE UNLIMITED WINE TASTINGS" signs left and right, only to veer away from all of that into this industrial looking place where folks weren't even sure if there was anything there. read more

Not worth the stop.. dingy building with trash & debris all around. very limited selection of mediocre wines. Glad we were there for the views on the island as this place was not worth the 15 min we spent there. read more

This was our second stop during a day of tasting on TI. We were a large group of 18 celebrating a birthday. Jim and his staff were very nice and accommodating! They let us bring in some tables out of the sun so that we could enjoy our picnic lunch while wine tasting. There were about 8 wines on the tasting list, and we considered purchasing 2. Overall a good experience, and a fun space, but we felt the service was a bit slow. We left not knowing much about the wines or winery, and we had to wait a while between pours. There were many other customers they had to attend to while our group was there, and we realize large groups can be tough. Having made a reservation and paid in advance however, we felt that the experience could have benefited from another staff member being present. I would definitely recommend this place for smaller groups. read more