If you’re short on time to visit a winery but still eager to purchase wine for a gift, party, or personal collection, you’ve come to the right place. Follow along on my blog to discover The Best Wine Stores in California where you can find the perfect bottle.

Arlequin Wine Merchant

Looking for high-end wines from all around the world? Arlequin Wine Merchant in San Francisco is the place to stop by. A high range of wines and weekly tasting events, you’re in for a treat at this wine store! 372 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Betty Wine Bar & Bottle Shop

If you happen to be in the Sacramento area, Betty Wine Bar & Bottle Shop is for you. Whether you’re looking to pick up some bottles of wine or enjoy a glass on-site, this place is perfect for hanging out with friends or grabbing bottles for later! 1103 T St, Sacramento, CA 95811

Birba, San Francisco

Food, wine, and drinks… what more could you ask for? Birba in San Francisco is a great place to enjoy either indoors or on their gorgeously lit patio outdoors. 458 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102

DECANTsf

DECANTsf is a very popular spot in the San Francisco area. It is owned by two amazing women who are elites in the wine community. This bright, stylish, wine bar is a must visit while in the area. 1168 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Learn more about the amazing women who own this place in The Best Female Wine Sommeliers.

Read more about DECANTsf Wine Bar on my blog here.

Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant San Francisco & Napa Valley’s Oxbow Market

Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant is part shop and part bar. This popular spot in the Napa area offers wines by the bottle or tastings with some really great snacks to go with it. 1 Ferry Building Shop 23, San Francisco, CA 94111

Little Saint Healdsburg

Little Saint Healdsburg is truly one of a kind and a new staple in the Healdsburg area. From delicious food to an amazing selection of wines, you’re truly in for a treat. Read about The Amazing Little Saint Healdsburg on my blog here. 25 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Maison Healdsburg 

Maison Healdsburg is a wine/sake/beer bar focusing largely on the wines of coastal California, old vintage and rare California bottles, as well as Champagne. The Founders of Maison Healdsburg are beyond talented, knowledgable and fabulous. All three came from SingleThread Farm Restaurant that you can read about on my blog. 210 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg.

Photos courtesy of Maison Healdsburg by Sarah Davis

Punchdown Natural Wine Bar

Punchdown Natural Wine Bar is a stylish upscale wine bar and bottle shop in Oakland. They pair natural and biodynamic blends with New American small plates. 1737 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

The Redwood

The Redwood is an all-day kitchen, natural wine bar, and bottle shop in Sebastopol. This spot does a great job at bringing together community with their delicious products served here. 234 S Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Valley Bar and Bottle Shop

The Valley Bar and Bottle Shop is a wine bar along with Mediterranean inspired food. If you find yourself looking for a great restaurant in the Sonoma area, as well as in search of a great wine bar. This is great spot to get both! 487 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476