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Where to grab bottles between Oakland Airport & Napa

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by Marquizzle, Aug 18, 2016.

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  1. Marquizzle

    Marquizzle Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2015 California

    Hey Bay Area BAs,

    Flying up early am this Saturday (arrive 8am) and then driving up to Napa. I'm planning to stock up on bottles for the weekend and was wondering where I should go, especially considering it's a bit early. Is there a noticeable difference in selection at WF Lake Merritt vs the ones in Berkeley? WF in Napa would be somewhat on the way for us too. Just wanted to see if I'm missing anything and would appreciate any local help. Thanks!
     
    #1 Marquizzle, Aug 18, 2016
  2. Saxmusik45

    Saxmusik45 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 California

    Ledger's Liquor in Berkeley on University is always a good stop.
     
    #2 Saxmusik45, Aug 18, 2016
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  3. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,546) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Isn't Rare Barrel some where's in the area?
     
    #3 dcgunman, Aug 18, 2016
  4. Lostmango

    Lostmango Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2013 California

    Drive over the hill from Napa and hit russian river. It's "on the way" from Napa to some wineries. Get pliny, pig and some sours. Set for the weekend.
     
    #4 Lostmango, Aug 18, 2016
  5. Marquizzle

    Marquizzle Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2015 California

    @dcgunman Unfortunately Rare Barrel and Fieldwork won't be open before we have to get up to Napa. Luckily I'm back in town in a few weeks and those two are on the itinerary
    @Lostmango trust me I'd be there if I had my way. Unfortunately this weekend isn't a beer trip but I figure I could load up for the spot we're staying at
     
    #5 Marquizzle, Aug 18, 2016
  6. ComradePalmer

    ComradePalmer Pundit (809) Jul 27, 2015 California

    Would Sierra Nevada's Torpedo Room be open for you? Get yourself a Bigfoot vertical six pack.
     
    #6 ComradePalmer, Aug 18, 2016
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  7. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    I would suggest Berkeley Bowl West on Heinz. Better selection than any of the WF locations, and just minutes of I-80. It's pretty much an east bay WF but bigger and better.
     
    #7 walterfredo, Aug 18, 2016
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  8. ComradePalmer

    ComradePalmer Pundit (809) Jul 27, 2015 California

    Last time I went it was just the previous six, nothing farther back.
     
    #8 ComradePalmer, Aug 19, 2016
  9. Black_Rider

    Black_Rider Pooh-Bah (1,945) Mar 26, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah

    just? holy shit. i didn't know they had that

    sierra needs to do a tap room in LA already
     
    #9 Black_Rider, Aug 19, 2016
  10. skawars1

    skawars1 Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2006 California

    Whole Foods on Gilman is maybe 2 miles off of 80 in Berkeley. Solid section.
     
    #10 skawars1, Aug 19, 2016
  11. danscott

    danscott Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2006 California

    Berkeley Bowl opens at 9am. (2 locations), first choice
    There's also a local grocer Andronico's , 2 locations in Berkeley Open at 7am and 7:30am, they are my second choice
    Shop local! :slight_smile:
    Whole Foods opens at 8am.

    Has anyone been to Bottles in El Sobrante? I'm curious about a beer shop that also sells Indian groceries and clothing. And they can pour tastings?

    I assume you're going 80 to 37 to 29, yes? Only ones I can think of along that route except there are several BevMo, but the above choices are all better.
     
    #11 danscott, Aug 25, 2016
  12. danscott

    danscott Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2006 California

    Not open until 10am :slight_frown:
     
    #12 danscott, Aug 25, 2016
  13. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    someone please correct me if I am wrong on this, but I think they're owned by the same owners as Perry's in Livermore...if that tells you anything.
     
    #13 walterfredo, Aug 30, 2016
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  14. hophead247

    hophead247 Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2008 California

    They were before they sold it.
     
    #14 hophead247, Aug 30, 2016
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  15. PaulStoneAnchor

    PaulStoneAnchor Initiate (0) May 30, 2009 California

    I'd recommend:
    Good Hop
    Beer Revolution

    Both about 10mins from the airport.
     
    #15 PaulStoneAnchor, Aug 31, 2016
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