Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant

The customer service is above and beyond any wine place I have been tooSat at the bar as well and had an amazing selection Food is great also

We've been stopping by FPWM for many years now, even frequenting their recently closed location in Mission Bay. They have an excellent selection of wines and while the retail prices certainly won't be the lowest you can find online, they are (IMHO) definitely not unreasonable. Although they have a lovely selection of BTG wines, what we love the most and is just sitting down to enjoy a bottle in the shop, which you can do for a $15 corkage fee, while watching the comings and goings of locals and tourists alike.We stopped in on Sunday and enjoyed a nice bottle of Burgundy. Once the bartender opened and poured our first two glasses, he was nowhere to be found. Nobody stopped by to check on us, offer us water, refill our wine glasses, etc. I think it would go a long way to make an effort to come out from the bar every once in a while to check up on your other guests to see if they need anything. After all, we're paying corkage + tip for a reason.We also stopped in on Monday to enjoy some Champagne and caviar. This time, we sat at the bar counter. Glasses were refilled, water offered - it was like night and day vs. sitting at one of the tables away from the bar. But should it really be this way?Long story short, excellent wine selection and a good place to have a glass (or a bottle), but if you'd like better service, sit at the bar counter.

I showed up to this place in 2018 omg such a long absence. Until the this holiday season. Came off the ferry had time to kill, decided to have a glass! The rose is amazing, they also have other wonderful things,prices are not too bad considering the quality and diversity. They have appetizers, smooth music and wonderful service! . If you are a TOURIST! and don't have time for a sneak away to NAPA! This is your place to come have some wine! If you are a LOCAL and haven't decided on which Napa , Livermore valley or other winery to become a member, this place has a wine club, something to consider! Definitely recommend it !!!!!

They take a lot of pride in their wine and food selections, and it shows. Their customer service is also top notch, which, unfortunately, some customers seem to take advantage of. Their prices are super fair. Please refrain from bringing your own food, and especially in Tupperware containers. Rather, buy a dish or two and support these wonderful businesses so they can continue to be there for us all to enjoy. An extra special thanks to everyone there who made our visits wonderful, including but not limited to Jason, Michelle, Ben, Joseph, Mimi, and Christine.

After having lunch yesterday at Hog Island Oyster Company, the Mrs. and I took a stroll through the Ferry Building and ended up at the wine bar in the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant.We looked over the tasting menu but ultimately decided to purchase a bottle to drink. I perused the store and landed on the Occidental 2021 Pinot Noir. It was a great choice. The guys behind the bar were really friendly. Jason was great. So if you want people watch while enjoying great wince, check out the wine bar at the Ferry Building Wine Merchant.

We came in two days in a row to do wine tastings and purchases. This wine bar is one of the shops that closes a bit late than other shops at ferry building market place. So if you want to hang out longer this is the place to be. We had wine tastings on both days, hubby also bought some reserved wines to take to dinners. The selections were great and prices were reasonable. They serve caviar and other finger foods, the Mediterranean mezze was tasty with our wines. Service was very friendly and attentive. I really liked the relaxing vibes. If you are a wine lover you should definitely come in to try some wines and hang out for an hour or two!

It's a nice place to relax after some afternoon shopping at the Ferry Building and indulge in a glass of wine. We didn't have time to stay, so we came in quickly just to pick up a bottle to go. They had a good selection of retail wine to choose from. We opted for a Chardonnay, and it was very delicious. Smooth with some subtle hints of sweet fruit, it paired very nicely with our dinner that evening.

This is a review for 2 visits during our time in SF. The Ferry Building is beautifully restored and the Wine Merchant is a pleasant surprise. Prices are reasonable (remember, this building can be wall to wall people at times) and the staff excellent.On our first visit we chose a carafe of Roagna Dolcetto and it was excellent.On our second visit we chose a carafe of Las Jara Glou Glou Red Blend along with some Manchego cheese, bread and olives. Terrific.This place is a "must stop" for anyone who likes wine and enjoys people watching.

I couldn't think of a better place to hang out, while waiting for the next ferry out of San Francisco.The Ferry Building Wine Merchant, while having an extensive retail floor, has a cozy bar area with the perfect people watching view.The sommelier introduced me to a 5oz pour of an already opened Sonoma Pinot. Just one sip and the days stresses just withered away.I ordered a side of burrata, which was more than enough for 2, so I boxed the other half as a take away.If I have time before my ferry trip home, I will make is a point to pull up a chair here and enjoy a nice glass of wine.

Love this place , always enjoy stopping in for wine great wine selections and wine recommendations by staff to try . The staff are very friendly , knowledgeable, helpful . Enjoy the options of having a small bite with a glass of wine .