The Wine Mine

The Wine Mine is an East Bay treasure.I stopped in recently for my latest wine interest: Lambrusco. I'm really into the dry expression of this sparkling red wine from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and have been peer pressuring my friends into ordering it whenever I see it on a menu. A helpful staff member showed me a bottle at the front of the store and suggested a rosé of Lambrusco, both of which I've got at the ready in my fridge!Ater a trip to Santorini in 2016, I became fascinated by Assyrtiko and was excited to find a couple of intriguing bottles of it here last week. I also couldn't resist picking up a few Sauvignon Blancs to make my favorite warm weather beverage: white wine mojitos. To round things out, I added some Prosecco, Gruner Veltliner, and rosé. Can you tell I'm ready for summer? All told, I came away from my last trip to the Wine Mine with about a dozen bottles at an average price of about $16. The Wine Mine continues to be, after a decade and a half in business, such a fun place to peruse. I always talk to the shopkeepers about what I'm into and they inevitably turn me onto something I wouldn't have found myself. Whenever I host a party I make a strategic stop here. I've been helped multiple times, with always affordable recommendations that consistently go over well with my guests. A few of my random requests over the years:- Wine for a picky Australian with a love for Spanish wines- Pairings for Persian cuisine - Thanksgiving wines that would complement the turkey (and my oenophile brother-in-law would be excited by)The Wine Mine describes itself as "a low key, high service wine shop" and that is exactly what they are!

Very helpful service. Good selection. Tastings on weekend fun. Owner is committed to customer experience, a rare thing in wine shops these days.

I stumbled upon the Wine Mine while waiting for my smoothies at The Well. The Wine Mine has a great selection of wines, at affordable prices. I had just bought the same Frank Family wine at Whole Foods the day before, for $10-15 MORE than what the Wine Mine sold it for! (Edited, thanks for flagging my error david) The prices here are cheaper than other bigger stores, so why not save money AND support local?!The guy working there (I didn't catch his name) was super friendly. I was being indecisive and he recommended a Cab that cost $35 that normally sells for ~$100. I also asked him for a recommendation for a Rioja and he didn't push the more expensive botttles & recommended one for around $30. If I still lived in Oakland, I'd go here for all my wine need

What a cute little wine shop! I can't believe I've lived a block from it for so long without knowing this was here.Pros: The guy who owns it is really incredibly nice. The wines are discounted, and they'll help you find the wine you want. They have a great variety. On Saturdays from 2-5 you can come for $1 tastings to try 5 wines. They do different wines every weekend. Sometimes their tastings are geographic (wines from France, or wines from Napa) and sometimes by type (Rose, reds.) It's a fun experience that I would recommend! Parking in this area is relatively easy to find on the street and there's also a parking lot. It's also located next to a yummy bakery! There's a little area in my the front of the shop for kids to play while you wine shop. Cons: Not really anything.

Beautiful owner/store clerk helped me find an all natural red wind (I explained that nitrates give me headaches). She suggested a wonderful all natural organic wine without additives which worked well with my particular condition. Prices were extremely reasonable and the service was excellent! High recommend

Was looking for a place in the east bay that carried an eclectic list of wines and after poking around on Yelp for a bit I found The Wine Mine. Located in a central spot and plenty of parking made this a logical choice, so was pumped to check it out. The wine selection was really fun and interesting with items from all over the globe. The place was fairly well merchandised but, felt a tad empty in areas. Aside from that, I really enjoyed walking around and checking out the selection. Btw, most of the wines are in everyday price points so this place is great for your Tuesday night bangers. I ended up purchasing five bottles that varied from Champagne, Chablis, Lange Nebbiolo, and Pinot from Burgundy. I opened them all last night for a wedding tasting and they were all delightful in their own regard. I'm just glad they were there to purchase!

I like coming here because they have a great selection and best of all $1 tastings on Saturday. Love it. I have an opportunity to taste some wine and buy it. There is a different theme each week which centers around a variety or a region. The owners are knowledgeable and really have some great suggestions. I also like the fact that they don't seem to up sell. I hate it when I want something and the person goes to the most expensive wine automatically. There is a range of prices and the owner suggests wines that are mid and lower cost. He also remembers what we like the next time, when we come in regularly. I appreciate that he seems to listen to what I'm trying to match the wine to and does so very well. I have been introduced to some new varieties as a result.That being said, they have decent prices. I've seen some of the wines in other places, and was shocked to find out that they were cheaper at the Wine Mine. They allow me to buy a decent bottle of wine at a good price. I usually leave this place with a smile on my face.

Great selection under $20(Nice value beyond that price as well). Staff is great, I don't know her name, but the lady who works there knows her stuff. I just tell her what I like, and she'll put together and Excellent case of wine for me. I've found some great treats per her recommendations.

Very knowledgeable staff, wide selection of wines, excellent prices. Try their $2 tastings which take place every other Saturday .9

A friend introduced me to the Saturday afternoon tastings at Wine Mine and I loved it! The owner is very knowledgeable, super nice, very helpful, with a great selection of wines at very reasonable prices!