San Diego Wine Company

Wow! Just found this little gem on-​line while looking for a specific beer. First of all, very convenient right off the 805. Secondly, their beer selection was great! Stuff from all around, different types, AND knowledgeable staff on the products (the beer). Oh and they have wine too, but I didn’t go into that so I leave that rec open.

Perhaps I have yet to review this place because I want all the wine to myself! It’s a gem of a wine store, tucked into a non descript strip mall on Miramar Road. But it carries some really terrific and well-​priced wines. They also carry a lot of local brews. Ask for guidance and they’ll be happy to help you.

great selection, great prices, great staff

Great experience here today. The Manager, Mark Fratta, helped me pick wine for my company gift giving this year. Everything was done quickly, professionally and with care. Highly recommend this place! Cheers!

My new local spot for specialty craft beers & of course a great wine selection indeed! I discovered this place just through searching craft beer stores in my local area. It’s located on miramar road; didn’t have any trouble finding it & or parking. The service I received was on point. These guys really know their craft beers. I was shopping for a gift, told them the preferences on taste & left with 5 bottles in hand. I’ll be sure to be coming back for more. If you’re the type who loves high rated specialty craft beers, check this place out. 5 stars for service, area, environment & stock. Thank you to the staff for a great 1^st time experience.

Great place to taste and shop for wines you would pay much more for at other locations. Staff us friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions. Their wine of the month has never let me down.

Great service. Candid insights into their stock and what to purchase.

«Great Selection, Professional Service, Wonderful Prices «
I visited the San Diego Wine Company at 7080 Miramar Rd. in San Diego this week and was pleasantly surprised. I had never been to this store before, but drove 40 miles to get there because i found a wine I was looking for on the San Diego Wine Company web site. When I walked into the store I was greeted by Jameson Brooks the Assistant manager/​Wine Buyer, and Jake Jerome a sales Associate. Both Jake and Jameson were so knowledgeable, honest, professional, and nice answering all of my wine questions, as we walked around the store. The SDWC has a large variety of wines from around the world for you to pick from. SDWC has a very nice web site at
, where you can view all the wines they sell, and where they post a wine tasting schedule. They also have an in store wine newsletter with special prices listed for your viewing pleasure. Matt Francke the owner of SDWC is also currently expanding their store, by adding a large craft beer section with a wide variety of Beers from all over the world. SDWC also has Special Parallel parking spots in front of the store, so the loading of your cases of wine to your car by the employees is smooth and easy. SDWC is well worth a visit the next time you want a great wine shopping experience !

My wife and I LOVE San Diego Wine Company. Since we moved a year ago we’ve been looking for a wine shop. The team at SDWC handpicks some of the best wines for the price. I usually go in, hand them my cart, tell them what I like, then leave with 12 bottles. Go! You won’t regret it.

I’ve shopped here for years and have yet to buy a wine that wasn’t good. Even the wines I didn’t ultimately like had great character for what they were, without flaws. And they have something great for every price point.
The staff is very knowledgeable and they do a nice rotation of wines, especially the foreign varietals. I’ve been waiting for some South African Pinotage, and they finally arrived as promised!
As an aspiring sommelier, I appreciate their Saturday tastings, which are usually organized by theme. Comparing six to eight wines by region can help you appreciate the terroir and wine making style. I love to «study» here every weekend.

I have visited this place twice to purchase Billecart Salmon Rosè and Vueve Clicquot Yellow Label champagne. It is a bit out of the way for me but the prices are considerably less than say Bevmo. I overall like this place and will return again. The only issue that I have experienced twice is with one particular clerk. I don’t know his name but he is caucasian and wears a single earring. Each time he came across rude and acted as if he did not want to help me. For example, today I brought my bottles to the counter he asked «If I was done», in a condescending tone. When he read me the total, he gives me an awkward look and he says, «Oh! cash money?!» I started to respond, «Yes, and theres more where that came from but I don’t think you will see that much money in your lifetime.» However, I usually take the high road and consistently stay clear of negative individuals. Never let anyone take your joy. #Cheers…

Last week was my third visit to this shop, and I have to say they are nailing it! I am just starting to learn about wine and build up a small collection of my own, so was a little intimated about coming in here the first couple of times, but was greeted by Jameson each time who made my experience great. He was incredibly knowledgable about the wines and gave recommendations that were on point. Last time I was in I had to get my wine savvy friend a gift, and he recommended a sparkling wine (which I know very little about) and my friend keeps raving about the bottle. Thanks for making me look good Jameson! I highly suggest checking this place out when you are in need of some good wine for reasonable prices.

Started coming to SDWC bc it was the local wine store in my area. Met Jameson who introduced himself and was extremely personable & welcoming. Came back to do a wine tasting on their weekends, which they do the honor system of self pouring & trust! Great wine selection, good prices, and superb service. This is officially my go-​to wine store. As a wine professional in the industry, I highly recommend this store.

These guys hit everything right -
Great selection of wine at all price levels.
First class knowledge of their subject.
Excellent customer service.
Central location.
Very highly recommended.
My recommendation is to check out their web site, poke around for things that interest you and make note of them and come armed with stuff you have had in the past that you like. This way, they can point you in the right direction and offer up suggestions.

This place is great! The wines are priced very reasonably and the Saturday tastings are a great deal. So glad a friend recommended it!

They’re the tops!
They’re the Tower of Pizza.
They’re the tops!
They’re the Mona Lisa!

I found this place by accident (placed an online order at another store and ended up here by mistake) and I’m so glad I did! Great selection of wines for every price point and the prices are the best I’ve seen in San Diego.
The place is not pretentious at all and has incredibly helpful staff.
The Saturday wine tasting events are fun as well. I’ve only attended one, but for $ 10 you get to try 10 or so wines at your own pace. Seemed like a nice crowd of people and I walked out with some yummy wines.

I can confidently say that you no longer have to look around for your wine shop. San Diego Wine Co. is seriously one of the best wine shops you will ever find. Period. And I’m not one to make such bold statements, but I mean it.
Their selection is fantastic. They have a very wide selection that will please any palate I’m sure. We’re talking plenty from France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Napa, Sonoma, Argentina, Portugal, Chile, and more. It’s easy to shop for what you want.
However, when it comes to prices, they’re not quite spot on. They’re even BETTER! They have some of the best prices you will find. Trust me, I’ve been around and I drink a lot of wine (but in moderation of course). I buy my wine from a warehouse in Orange County, and the shop I go to is truly remarkable, with some of the best prices I have ever seen. But you know what, San Diego Wine Co. beats my shop on occasion. That was jaw dropping to me, and shows just how dedicated this San Diego company is to providing you with the best value, without sacrificing quality. Kudos
The staff, so knowledgeable. If you don’t know too much about wine, no problem! The staff is happy to help and are certainly capable of gearing you towards the right purchase for your palate, all done in an unpretentious and super friendly manner :) You can find anything for your palate and your wallet. Wines range from $ 7 to hundreds, all of great quality and craftsmanship.
Okay, so so far we have great selection, great prices, great staff. How else do I know it’s a great wine retailer. Well the temperature is right in the store. Not too hot like some places, keeping the lovely life in the bottles in their optimum conditions. Natural sunlight is minimized, which is what we want as it can spoil the wine. And of course, most of the wines lie on their sides, very important of course.
Now I’ve been speaking very highly of San Diego Wine Co., so why do I give 4 stars instead of 5? Well because I can only give my complete honest thoughts, and I am a total wine geek who wishes they could fill a couple voids in my heart, but usually aren’t able to. Some of my favorite regions/​appellations aren’t popular ones. I’m talking Portugal reds (not ports), Austria, Corsica, Cru Beaujolais, Germany, and others. Don’t get me wrong, they certainly carry a few from these areas, but the selection tends to be fairly thin. My only hope would be that they increase selection from the not so popular areas. However, it is a business and I do completely understand why these areas are thin.
Nonetheless, my last paragraph does not negate anything I’ve stated prior. San Diego Wine Co. truly is a fantastic wine retailer that should be the first destination of any wine enthusiast, or anyone just wanting to dive into the wine world. San Diego Wine Co. will hook you up.

This is the wine store you come to when you want to impress your friends (or family or whatever) and not the one you come to when you’re just looking for something drinkable and cheap, but not overly fancy. I love this store, but it’s not a bargain, BevMo/​Costco type place. Just be prepared for that (though if you’re a wine snob you’re already prepared.)
Everyone here is quite knowledgeable about wine, and if they don’t have a particular bottle or vintage that you’re looking for they’ll offer two types of suggestions 1) a different, yet similar in taste/​quality bottle that the do carry and 2) another local purveyor that may carry the original bottle you were looking for. I appreciate that because while most people will probably just take their suggestion and buy at their store, some are really specific about the wine they want, so they’ll try the next place.
I really do love this store, and as a Wino, it’s like a paradise (distance from my house aside.)

My friend took me here since he says it’s better than BevMo. Better than the 5 cent sale that is currently going on?! We’ll see…
Small storefront next to Bangin’ Burgers, there are several spaces dedicated to the Wine Co.
We walked in and were greeted immediately by the guys. Evidently, my friend frequents this place a lot since they knew his name and made some recommendations.
The prices are more than reasonable and I found a couple of wines I customarily drink for less than $ 15 — yes cheaper than BevMo! The guys were really friendly and frequently asked if I needed assistance. The customers are helpful as well offering advice of which wines they’ve had and recommended.
I visited the Pinot Noir section and found a bottle of Patricia Green that I had a couple years ago at a menu tasting at Craftsteak (Las Vegas) that was impossible to find when I returned to SD. Normally a bottle of PG Pinot Noir runs between $ 35 – 60 depending on the estate, but at SDWC I bought it for less than $ 30!
The guys invited me back for wine tasting and will definitely take them up on their offer. $ 10 for tastings on Saturdays.
How the heck did I walk out spending over $ 60 for 4 bottles of wine — you got me…