Solano Cellars Wine Shop & Wine Bar

I've been buying from Solano Cellars online since 2018 and since we were in the area, decided to stop in to see if they had a wine they listed in Wine Searcher in the store. As others have discovered, the physical store doesn't carry anywhere near what they list online, which makes sense once you see the store, which is quite small (so honestly should not have been that surprising). I'm happy that I didn't make a special trip out!Contrary to what others have mentioned, we found the staff extremely helpful in making a selection and explaining how the wine bar works. They were extremely busy, but doing an incredible job running between the wine bar and the retail to help people out. I'm not sure if they were understaffed that night but two people to run an almost full wine bar + fill wine club/online orders + help retail customers - it honestly seems a bit much for two people.The wine bar offers flights and BTG, but you can also select a bottle off the floor to open and enjoy for a modest corkage fee (I think it was $10 or $15). We opted to do the latter. Although the shop doesn't have everything that's listed online, there is still quite a good selection of wines - interesting varietals and regions, but also all the more well-known varietals and regions. Based on the selection of wines in the shop, their style definitely tends toward fresher styles over wines wines with super high alcohol and tons of oak. I didn't see any Rombauer Chardonnay or Caymus :)Next time we're in the area and looking for a special bottle or just to enjoy a glass, we'll definitely be stopping in again!

So much expectation but really poor poor delivery wow Francesco he didn't a clue about the cheese, service, everything was I don't know enjoy !!! What kind of business are you running !!! You need to do a meeting before your shift start taste the wines are they oh maybe cork wow horrible service ! Horrible wine

The two stars are for their great selection but they do a lot of business online and unfortunately they treat their local customers like they are just anothere-commerce transaction, rather than looking to have a relationship and provide great service like other local retailers do. That formula doesn't work for me- I can get great selection anywhere on the web- too many other great local options that have great selection and great service.

Solano Cellars is a gem of a place with tasty and interesting wines you'll never find at Total Wine or other major chains. Plus Mary Kate is an encyclopedia of wine knowledge!

Amazing wine selection and super knowledgable employees. They were very friendly and patient with all my questions.They have a cozy little bar that you can get a glass and some snacks from. Sometimes they event host events with some amazing wine professionals! Will certainly be my go to shop for my wine needs.

Great wine shop with a huge selection! The wine bar is a nice addition with an ever changing wine list and a few snacks. Friendly and helpful service.

Solano Cellars is a fantastic neighborhood wine shop. They have a large and very diverse selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and fun weekly events that highlight winemakers and regions that the staff are excited about. Along with their sister stores (the two Vintage Berkeley locations), Solano Cellars is one of my favorite destinations in the Bay Area for unique and interesting wines. Whether you're looking for something classic or more esoteric, a weeknight wine or something for a special occasion, MaryKate and the Solano staff can help you find it!

Great wine shop at the top of Solano. Really diverse selection to choose from and the staff are always really helpful when looking to find something in your a specific price range. They also have a nice bar in the back where you can get a glass of wine. They also have producers behind the bar sometimes talking about their specific wines which is fun.

Incredible selection of lesser represented regions and grapes in addition to the major players. A fantastic place to learn and discover new things with great service to get you the perfect wine for any occasion.

We used to get a box of wines a few times a year from Solano Cellars but stopped, because customer service was bad - meaning rude and unfriendly. We recommend go and grave your wines from somewhere else.