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207 Corte Madera AveDid you know every Friday & Saturday we pour a special…
Mon. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tue-Wed. 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thu-Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sun. 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mention this Yelp ad, and you will receive a flight of 8 delicious and unique wines for $5. (Regularly priced at $25)
I went to Rick's on a blind date. You know, where you meet someone someplace interesting so that you are certain to have something good to talk about.
In my multi-taking frenzy of daily life, apparently (and according to the email thread I did) I forgot to send the reply that confirmed the date.
So here I am, dressed and pretty all alone at Rick's waiting for a date that doesn't know he's supposed to meet me there! While the mix-up was a bit ego bruising (think I'd gotten stood up), it did give me a lot of time to meet with Rick and learn about the venue.
There are great wines here, and the owner Rick is very knowledgeable. And not in a way like a wine snob, but in that way that shows he loves wine, what he does, and his customers.
Add to that the quality aspect to the place. Great wine, awesome food, good company... I'll clearly be returning. This time with a date!
And when Rick finishes adding enough gluten free/dairy free options to his menu, I'll bump the review to a 5 star! Add yummie grape juice (like gewurztraminer non alcoholic) and I'll petition to add a 6th star! :)
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I happened upon Rick's while searching for Row Eleven Pinot Noir. I headed up to Corte Madera from SF thinking I would just pick up a couple bottles here and head back. I found the place very difficult to leave.
3 glasses later of excellent Chardonnay I don't think I could have been more comfortable there. The wine bar was quiet but interesting and Rick had much to say about the various wines and events around.
I thoroughly enjoy the ambience of the place. Rick makes it a friendly, no BS wine bar. It was noticably absent of some of the usual pretense that accompanies typical wine bars. They're about good wine, good food, and good people.
And if you can get Rick to make you a Prosciutto Panini you are in for a real treat.
I've been going to this wine bar for 15 years, before it was Rick's it was Michael's. When Rick (and Candy) first opened for business a few years ago I was very apprehensive but my feelings were assuaged seeing the awesome inventory of pinot noir on the shelves.
I've introduced others to Rick's and they love it as much if not more than me! My wife loves it (what can be more important than that?) here too. The panini sandwiches are well worth looking forward to and fun atmosphere and adult spirit around the bar make this a feel good, neighborly type of place. Everyone's cool here and all pretense is left outside the door.
Highly recommended.
How can you not dig this place? An approachable wine cellar. I have no hopes/talents of becoming a connoisseur, but I live in Marin, where you either KNOW wine or you avoid it. Rick's is the in between. It is a place that is passionate about wine for people who are passionate about life (and love wine.) This is a great joint to build your comfort for wine and let the staff explain the rest with a smile.
Yum on the cheese plates.
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I happened upon Rick's while exploring the neighborhood after just moving in. I met the resident neighborhood wine buff, and Rick and his lovely wife, and the part-time (extremely knowledgeable) bartender, and instantly decided that I would spend a lot more time (and wine shopping budget) here. Even though so far I have only had a half-glass of pinot, and didn't partake of the 4th of July parade tailgate cocktails, I will be back sooner rather than later with reinforcements so that we can properly sample the goods.
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Well I drive by this establishment every day on my way home from work... I never stopped because I thought the old owner was still in place... (ugh he had nooooooooooo personality), but after reading the reviews below I decided last night to stop and have a glass of wine or two.....
Candy and Rick are very friendly and make you feel welcome as soon as you sit down... great conversation and suggestions about the type of wine I like.... I now know that I like "buttery" chards. I met several other people who were sitting at the bar and because of Candy and Rick we all became fast friends for the night...
Such a wonderful selection of wine and they serve each wine in the correct wine glass so you get the real feel and taste of the wine. You can also buy a bottle of wine at the store and if memory serves me correctly if the bottle is under $25 there is a $5.00 corkage fee and if the bottle is over $25 there is no corkage fee...
I will be back.... I hope to see some of you too!!!
PS.... the cheese selection is wonderful and I had a great plate of cheese and crackers... Nice date place.... now if I ever get a date this would be a good place to go and get a good vibe.
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We were escaping the SF fog one weekend and ended up in Ricks cellar. He's got a very "well curated" collection, and fair prices.
Rick was very helpful in suggesting wines to try, and spent a lot of time discussing wineries with my husband -- he made a copy of a list he had and highlighted the ones to check out.
We sat at the bar for some wine and cheese (humongous portions). To be honest I didn't mind that he measured his pours all I thought was that it was so he didn't under-pour. The wine and cheese were delicious but what I really enjoyed was the conversation, plus he did this really cool thing - he demonstrated how the wineglass changes the smell and taste of your wine...it was Amazing! like a magic trick heeh.
Not the rowdy pickup sort of place. More like a relaxed, friendly, good fun bar.
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Rick's is a little unexpected, in the sense that it looks like a wine shop but is also, and thank god for this, an awesome wine bar as well. Complete with a wacky cast of "regulars," I always end up having an amazing, serendipitious time there.
Christine, the vixen behind the bar, is my absolute favorite. Ignore the fact that I've known and loved her since high school, she's a hilarious and knowledgable pourer of wine and a wonderful excuse to swing by and drink a glass or five.
They've got snacks too, although I usually just mooch some crackers from my inevitable new friends on either side of me. Plus, Rick's has great deals and fun flights, not to mention bizarre group conversations you can't help becoming a part of.
Like a few weeks ago, when the entirety of the joint discussed Thai prostitution over Chardonnay.
Everyone is oddly warm and friendly, and while they take their vino seriously, are happy to share sips and sass over laughs after work. It's like Cheers for winos...
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To be honest, we stopped in to use the ladies room while on a walk. Not wanting to be rude, we opted for a quick flight of reds. Chatting with Rick about wines time seemed to slip by. So, we had a flight of whites. More chat, more wine. We bagged the walk and just hung out for the afternoon. The wine selection both by the bottle or glass was lovely. A bit of something for everyone with price points that leave you feeling like you just scored a great deal. Though we didn't eat, the appetizer menu looked like it would pair well with the wines.
The decor is a far cry from the previous owners style. Warm and welcoming with nice artwork and a beautiful bar, the ambiance made us feel at home.
Rick's is a wonderful addition to the wine bar scene in Marin. Stop by for a quick taste, glass or take a bottle to go... just make sure you stop on by.
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This is the best wine bar in bay area and boy does my husband know his wines. The cheese plates alone are a reason to come here
They are HUGE and often are the dinner when we visit this place.
There are alot of interesting people who come here, and the place is buzzing on FRIdays after work . It is also fun to watch special sporting events here on the huge tv. ( usually music is playing but when its super bowl time the TV is on)
They offer special changing weekly wine flights and owners Rick and
Candi Mandell are always available to offer advice to newbies. They have unusual and hard to get wines and offer weekly specials.
Its a fun place to hang out
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If you are interested in fine and difficult to find WINE, there is no better place to go than Rick's!! Rick carries cult wine to everyday, yet unique, wine and is more than happy to tell you a little bit about each one! Not only can you find a nice wine here, but you can hang out, sip some of the wines on the menu and fill your belly with some delicious paninis, cheese, fancy meats, chocolates, and more! This is such a great family owned wine shop and bar. Support the local business, buy wine you can't find most places, and enjoy yourself! Rick will be happy you did and so will you!
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This is a friendly neighborhood wine bar. We had a wonderful time there on Friday after work. Great Pinot selection. Cheese and salami spread was a great pairing with the wine. Great crowd. Highly recommend for an after work glass of wine.
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The best wine bar in Marin, as far as I am concerned. Rick's Wine Cellar was recommended to me by a friend. From the first moment I walked in, I received superb customer service, in addition to expertise on wines without breaking my bank to purchase them. And good wines too, not something that is "just o.k." Rick's is fun and I can always have my salami every time I visit, say nothing of their cheese collection! I even called them up once after I had left since I had forgotten to purchase a bottle for an event the next day. They took my credit card over the telephone and had my bottle ready and waiting for me in a lovely wine carrier in just minutes. If you miss going to Rick's, you have missed something great wine lovers.
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Rick's is a bit of a contradiction. The people who work there are exceptionally friendly, but the overall ambience of the place leaves a LOT to be desired. To begin with the lighting is more evocative of Walgreen's or a KFC than what a wine bar should be -- it's far too bright overall. Next the wine bar itself is formica or some kind of old-fashioned kitchen countertop surface -- not what you'd expect with an $18 flight of Pinots. There's a big flat-screen tv monitor to the left and above the bar that lets you know what rock song from the eighties you're listening to. Again, it just doesn't fit with 'wine'. Finally, the wine list is limited to USA only -- there are no wines from other regions in the world. You can certainly find a nice Chard or Pinot there, but good luck with a Barolo or Reisling. In fairness, Rick's looks to be a wine store first and a wine bar second... so for shopping, it's just fine.
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