Wine On Piedmont — Restaurant in Oakland

This shop is the perfect counter to those larger and expansive liquor stores. Here you don't need roller skates to get from one end of the store to the other, and one isn't forced to cruise through a snack-filled labyrinth of salt and oil tidbits. Here I can walk up to the owner and have a pleasant conversation about a wonderful French wine at a great price point, and then roll right into a conversation on Pac-12 football. Brian is a very engaging shopkeeper and he is an outstanding knowledge source on wines and spirits (and the Washington Huskies). I recommend you check out his shop, have a chat with Brian about what it is you're seeking, and he'll steer you in the right direction. You...

Excellent service! I'm British and live in Scotland, but I wanted to order some Scotch for my father who lives locally. I was having some difficulties getting in contact with other similar Bay Area companies, with regard to next-day shipping or courier; however, I had excellent communication with Brian from Wine on Piedmont, both by email and phone. He put together a great list of recommendations for me to choose from, at very reasonable prices, and seemed to know his stuff! I can't rate the service highly...

This is a great shop! The owner knows everything in the store really well and is very helpful in helping you decide what you want. He can tell you about every wine or spirit as if he had just tried it yesterday. The selection is good here and the prices are fair. This is my go-to spot in all of Oakland if I need a wine that will be...