Restaurants & Bars

Berkeley Bar Earns Spotlight For Wine Selection

Planning to meet-up with friends for a holiday toast? You may want to give this bar a try.

BERKELEY, CA — If you need a few minutes to unwind during the busy holiday season, a great spot for a glass of wine is not far away.

Eater SF recently published "11 Bars for a Great Glass of Wine in the East Bay," selecting Wine So Cru in Berkeley for inclusion.

Eater SF called the East Bay "a rowdy wine scene that embraces the weird, wacky, and wonderful."

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Wine So Cru's owner is a certified sommelier. The international and domestic wine selection is "exceedingly approachable and affordable for those looking for memorable bottles, like a Premier Cru Montagny from Les Tourellese for $50 or a 2014 Barolo from Elvio Cogno for under $100. There are plenty of bottle options under $30 as well."

You may also purchase wine by the glass for sipping.

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Wine So Cru is at 800 University Ave. in Berkeley. You may visit the website before arriving.

See the full list of "11 Bars for a Great Glass of Wine in the East Bay" on Eater SF.

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