Rosenblum Cellars Reviews

Had the bubbly flight, sharp cheese, pits chips, and almonds and it was delicious! Nice place to sip and enjoy the view.

Tasty wines, a sunny patio, relaxing waterfront views, cheese and other great appetizers - this is how to unwind after a ferry ride - or for any other reason I can conceive. They do magical things with grapes!

I've gotten acquainted with Rosenblum Cellars as the spot in which I bide my time waiting for the the San Francisco Ferry to dock.
The staff is both friendly, helpful and especially amenable to the often abbreviated visits of ferry-bound clientele.
My usual wait for the ferry affords me time for one glass, and for that one glass I had one go-to selection from the list.
By the fourth of fifth visit, this habitual choice seemed rote-- I wanted to try something new but couldn't choose.
The solution: I tried a flight of four white wines (see photo) and now have at least three new go-to's the next time I visit.

Zinfindel lovers paradise! Rosenblum makes dozens of red wines, and quite a few of the best Zinfindels to choose from. All are very good. I love this place and their wines.

Like so many others, this was our first stop after departing the ferry. Great atmosphere, large indoor space with limited outdoor seating (some of it with umbrellas) with views of the bay. The staff is very knowledgeable about the wines. The two flights offered were both reds, but with this being an exceptionally warm day, we choose whites by the glass. The sauv blanc and pinot grigio were both great choices. Bonus Tip: this is true picnic style, so when you order the "crisps," they are a box of crackers. No plate. No jam. Just an unopened, rather pricey box of water crackers.

Terrific view of the water. Convenient location in front of the SF ferry.

Superstar service and location. Its just like the French Riviera... only with less riviera. Oh and the wines. Great wines. Try the Aparicio zinfandel. Magnifique!

Tom, our pourer was amazing! It's not my first time to come to this place and it definitely won't be the last. The great views is also a major plus.

Nice place to taste or just sit with your wine on the patio and watch the Ferry roll in.

Nice had a good time there nice place to stop and the work day nice staff played bingo and won I will go there again

Beautiful bay views and a friendly staff. The membership is easily worth it for frequent wine drinkers.

Love the location and selection of wine. One of my best friends had his wedding here and everything was done right. Great place to gave some wine before getting on the ferry.

The staff were friendly, but not all that knowledgeable about the wine, which was drinkable but nothing special.

Rosenblum hosted our holiday party yesterday for our office and i received compliments on the staff, venue, and warm hospitality all night long...could not be happier with how they handled everything! True professionals-Teri, Becky, and the rest of the staff were fantastic in assisting up to the night of the event and the evening itself... i am so thankful they are here and i could not be happier with last nights festivites... thank you!

Amazing member deals and great service. We love visiting after taking the ferry and waterside view

They ve gotten pretentious with their reservations... their wine just isn t that good to act with that attitude. Best of luck to them in COVID times... sure they ll be closing up shop with that approach...

I stopped by to wait here while my ferry was arriving. I'm not from the area, and I wanted to try some local wine. instead of overhearing wine fueled genuine conversation, it was sales pitches for the membership. instead of education about the flavors, it was about their membership plans. perhaps I shouldn't have sat at the bar. beautiful sunlit environment, full of sales people.

good selection of petit syrahs

Staff was so nice! We had their Zin and it was affordable and delicious. Heard they're moving to Jack London square for more traffic, go Rosenblum!

We had a fabulous Christmas party at this winery. The wait staff were top notch, the wine was excellent and the charcuterie was fresh and delicious. Not to mention the gorgeous setting of the bay at your fingertips.
Amazing and will be back soon!

Wine selection is great and the staff provide excellent service. Kenny G. is the man!

Good red wines bordering on great at reasonable prices. Some whites and sparkling also - well done but unexpected.

Laid back and kind and helpful staff. Wonderful experience.

Was a wine club member for years. They don"t take care of their wine club members. Their wine is good, especially if you like zin

Always a great choice especially on a beautiful day

Too busy for a table, unhelpful service for a bottle on the lawn. Waterfront is lovely but you can get that without paying for their wine

All I can say is: Blue Wine. It's bubbly, dry, but fruity. Not too fruity, definitely not like a soda. I came in just for this and I was not disappointed.

Nice spot to enjoy a glass of wine and the breathtaking sunsets.
My first time here, I will be back !!!

Awesome place to hang out on a Weekend afternoon. Very cool and comfy seating area

Great wine, and even better ambiance and customer service !

We were on our way to catch the ferry and we decided to stop for a glass of wine before boarding. Walking into Rosenblum, we were delightfully greeted by Sharon. OMGosh, her disposition radiates!! We decided on a Duet Flight, and I found my new wine :) After Sharon's interaction with us, her making our visit feel so welcoming, we then decided to catch the next ferry. We enjoyed a bottle of wine, cheese and chocolate dipped pretzels. Sharon continued to check in on us, chat and make us laugh. You can see that Sharon puts love into this and it shows. We will be returning to Rosenblum Cellars!! I will also be bringing a group of friends to share my experience with them.

Went out on a wonderful Saturday and to have a wine tasting there. They are part of a larger company with some great names to the brand. The choices of wine are almost endless. Their zinfandel's were pretty good. I would probably go back just for the venue and how interesting and beautiful of an environment it is. But overall on the wine, some were hit a miss.

The hostess Johanna kept the wine flowing, a very cool and relaxing atmosphere. Conducive for intimate chats all under the cool breeze from the ocean. The pizza and bread and countless bottles of wine went well together. I will definitely visit again.

This is a wonderful homey wine bar. The staff are friendly. The win is Superb, everything from strong, medium, light or sweet. Even Champagne.

Excellent- very professional & friendly. Would highly recommend

Service was super friendly but the wines weren't our favorite. Tasting flight was mostly zinn and most of the wine felt tannin heavy to my (admittedly untrained) pallet. Little pricy, too.

Beautiful space. Grabbed a rockstar flight here. Wine is great and service is friendly.

Great wine ,great location ,great service, great atmosphere what else do we want more )

Setting is beautiful but the wine is sweet and salespeople are pushy. Tuesday night features a local chef, which is lovely.

Great variety of wines, flat or sparkling. I had a snapdragon, excellent wine.

I love the atmosphere at Rosenblum Cellars. It is so relaxing and charming. I enjoyed a flight, but I am a little sad I didn t know a flight is included with the purchase of a bottle. You re better off purchasing a bottle with a flight included.

Great ambiance. Great wine. What more do you want? They have a new wine flight every month that includes 4 wines for $15. And the wines are pretty good to boot. They have a front patio and patio heaters for the winter.

The service is warm and friendly. I just had to pick up my wine but it looked so fun sitting on the grass and enjoying a glass of wine. Definitely glad we joined!

I found a bottle of 1988 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Holbrook Mitchell Ranch table wine in the back of my cellar this week. It was mixed in with my Rosenblum Zins (Ihave over three cases from various vintages). Wow it was wonderful, still dark garnet and smooth as silk. Wish I had more.

Great location for decent wine and easily accessible. I came here with 3 of my friends and did the tasting. The primary thing I didn't like was that it's very impersonal, when you get your tasting it is pre-poured into small bottles that you have to share and pour yourself into your glass. Not only does this prevent any friendly extra pours as is usual at wineries, but it also removes the need to have someone pouring (or talking) for you. The worker said we would get a special extra pour taste at the end but then ignored us for so long after that we ended up just asking for the check when he finally came around. Usually tasting rooms also make buying 1 bottle waive the tasting fee - which they did but only for 50$ and up bottles. All in all not that great and poor service but great location.

Though being a beautiful venue and a well known name, we found some of the interactions with the staff strange.

Of the tasting rooms I've visited, I'd rank the venue in a very high tier. I could imagine this being an amazing location for an office party or wedding. The low lighting, furniture, and surrounding barrels makes for a warm and chill environment. Check out their Google Maps listing, it contains an internal 360 view that gives you a good feel for everything.

The tasting counter was busy when we arrived. Hard to get attention and when we finally got our first taste, the staff member spent 20mins at the register with another group. Luckily we found someone else to help us. Though actively interacting with us during the remainder of the tasting, she seemed to desperately want to sell us a membership. It's evident they are comp'd by some sort of quota. If you express a hint of interest, they'll pounce. Better to express blunt unwillingness as soon as they pull out the pamphlet.

Not much else in the area and wines were ok (wish there was a bigger white selection!). Though I wouldn't actively visit, if I was nearby I likely would return.

Awesome wine. Sharon is amazing! Great place to chill inside or outside with a glass of wine.

I was glad to share this moment with my sister on a beautiful evening near the waterfront, playing games, drinking wine and pairing dishes with near by vistors.

Good wine selection, especially if you re into darker Zinfandels. Fun and friendly staff. Can t beat the view/location.

BEST RED WINE I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!! I m not supposed to like RED WINES. !!!! Girl friend this wine will huck you .

Beautiful tasting room. Great wines. Excellent service. One of my favorite Oakland places.

Enjoyed the tasting. I walk by almost every day with my dog and finally got to drop in the for a taste of their wines. What a lovely place with great views of the water.
If your on your way to or from SF on the Ferry it is a great place to stop and enjoy some really nice wines. On a sunny day the comfortable outside patio is great for people watching.

Good wine. Excellent membership club. Friendly folks.