Address: 1605 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Phone: +15105241524
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11AM–6PM
Wednesday: 11AM–6PM
Thursday: 11AM–6PM
Friday: 11AM–6PM
Saturday: 11AM–6PM
Roger Mastrude
Kermit is a great merchant. I've been doing business with him since he worked as a wine clerk for somebody else, 40 years ago. I bought a bottle of Cote Rotie from him for $4.95. (It costs $70 now.) I don't agree with all of his tastes, and he's a Yankee merchant who will skin you if he can, but he's brilliant. His secret, as some wine reviewer once said, is that "he trusts his own taste." He has wines that cost, and are I suppose worth, over $200/bottle. But what's appealed to me all these years since I was a starving grad student, is that he finds really good, inexpensive wines, , $10 - $22, in unusual places like Corsica, (which is legendary for adulterated and vile wines.) Go in to the shop and ask the clerk to fill a case with 12 different wines, none more than $22. Give him some idea what you like. Then taste the wines. You'll know what to do.
Kim Stuart
What a great shop, loads of wines in so many varieties. Absolutely fabulous staff, always ready to answer questions or offer suggestions as needed. It definitely doesn't hurt that Acme bread is next door either 😉
Eric Rector
The absolute greatest retailer of honest European wines in the US. They constantly seek out the best values in premium artisanal wines to satisfy the casual drinker as well as the wealthy oenophile. Just read "Adventures on the Wine Route"!
Stephanie Hwang
We are newer members of the Adventures Kermit Lynch wine club but have been really happy with the wines and customer service so far. We get 2 wines per month, one red and one white. There is a write up that talks about the wines, the region and the winemaker. You also get a recipe from Christopher Lee although some of the recipes are bit too complicated for me to make. ;) If you are looking to try some really interesting varietals from interesting regions in France and Italy, give Kermit Lynch a try. Wines don't have to be super expensive although Kermit Lynch also carries that as well. Customer service is also top notch. Dustin is our main contact and he is really on top of things.
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Hi Terry, We do have wines from La Viarte and from Chablis available. It's best to call or visit our retail shop at 510-524-1524, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm to purchase. Best, KLWM
Hi Deborah, You can purchase gift cards of a gift of wine over the phone from our retail shop in Berkeley. Please call 510-524-1524, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm. Best, KLWM
Hi Jan, We will remove Herbert's address from our list. You still may receive one more newsletter before this happens. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
Think so...bought some recently. But inventories change. Also, might check their online store.
Fevre is imported by Henry Wine Group, so Kermit Lynch does not carry it.
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