Albany Beer, Wine & Spirits

Good Selection

1. Vino

Neighborhood: Rockridge

A small but nice selection, doesn't have the cheap mass produced wines but rather a selection of good wines with a range of prices.  Seems to have all…

2. Kermit Lynch Wine…

If you're nearby, there's no reason not to stop in....after all, the triumvirate of Cafe Fanny, Acme Bread Company and Kermit Lynch is right here in…

3. Beverages & More

Huge warehouse, well-stocked. Staff try to be helpful, although product knowledge varies widely, even if you ask for someone who knows a particular…

4. Alcatel Bottle Shop

Neighborhood: Rockridge

Very clean, well-stocked, and run by a polite, kind family. They have seemingly every non-alcoholic drink known to the US, and a great beer selection.…

5. College Avenue…

Neighborhood: Claremont

I had ordered a Keg for a Halloween Party and had a problem with the Tap that we did not know about until late in the evening when the party started.…

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Good Value

1. Wine on Piedmont

Neighborhood: North Oakland

Fantastic beer selection, surprisingly affordable wine options, and an unpretentious proprietor... what more could you want from a wine store?  I…

2. Farmstead Cheeses…

Neighborhood: Montclair Village

Top notch.  I love cheese. I love free samples. I love that Farmstead came to Montclair!  As a beer snob, I can't speak to the wine selection, but I…

3. Beverages & More

Huge warehouse, well-stocked. Staff try to be helpful, although product knowledge varies widely, even if you ask for someone who knows a particular…

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