About us
We specialize in Small-production, Rare and Vineyard-specific gem wines.
Welcome to the Napa Valley Winery Exchange, downtown San Francisco’s finest wine store featuring California wine gems from the area’s smallest producers. We are within walking distance of over 5,000 hotel rooms and this makes us the perfect shopping destination if you are visiting San Francisco!
We are also only 90 minutes away from the world famous Napa Valley. This unique proximity gives our store an obvious advantage in obtaining top rated, small production wines not found in other parts of the country. If there is a new winery, if there is a new vineyard project, we hear of it first and are able to pass this knowledge and availability on to you,ourcustomer!
The Napa Valley Winery Exchange was established in 1988. We pride ourselves on the high level of customer service that we provide, including shipping, gift wrapping, delivery, wine country advice and more. Our knowledgeable staff can help you to select wines for your personal drinking pleasure, your cellar, your special events or gifts. We have corporate programs and can provide professional and seamless service for your event planning or seasonal gift giving.
The Napa Valley Winery Exchange has been endorsed by a host of food, wine and travel publications including: The Wine Spectator, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Food and Wine, Decantur, The San Francisco Chronicle, Qantas in-flight magazine and the in-flight magazine of Japan Airlines.
Our Staff
Rick Jones
General Manager Certified Specialist of Wine
Born and raised in San Francisco, Rick has spent his entire adult life in the food and wine industry. Having experienced virtually every side of the business over the course of time, beginning with restaurant management and ownership here in the Bay Area. During that time, he’s developed and managed award-winning wine programs, as recognized by Decanter Magazine in 1999, as being in the Top 50 worldwide. With over 12 years as a wine judge in annual wine competitions around the Bay Area, he’s been a contributor to the SF Chronicle’s Panel Tasting Program and the “100 Best of the Year” column. In 2001 he transitioned into the sales and distribution of fine wine, working for local distributors in various capacities and responsibilities. Rick has found a home at the Napa Valley Winery Exchange where we are fortunate and privileged in leading our team along with some of the very best people in the industry. NVWE has a long history and reputation for providing the finest wines California has to offer at every price level. Culling those wines from the seemingly endless list of weekly samples is a demanding task, but one that everyone at NVWE takes seriously. NVWE continues to be a leader in sale of CA wines, and it’s a tradition and Rick is very proud to be a part of the NVWE family.
Donald Gillette
Senior Wine Specialist
Yes, the rumors are true, I have been selling wine retail since the Flood. My tasting notebooks began accumulating sometime around 1972. People say that my opinions are strong and I confess that I spend little time on the fence. If there is a desert island somewhere, stocked with old Riesling, I shall retire there. I first began tasting and selling wine in Santa Barbara more than thirty years ago. I liked the job from the beginning and enjoy it even more working in San Francisco. During my first fifteen years in the industry I tasted and sold wines from around the world, learning to appreciate the best examples from Europe's great appellations, while experiencing first hand the explosive growth of our local wine industry. Since 1988 I have sold small production California wines almost exclusively. My first and most important function at NVWE is to taste wine. I evaluate wine in a straightforward, orderly manner. I first survey impressions of scent, then flavor and it's ability to linger on the palate; then I progress to the wine's mouthfeel and textural impact; this leads to decisions about its varietal accuracy, internal harmony and overall appeal. All these impressions are tallied before I make judgments concerning its value, appropriate drinking times, market demand or appropriateness for our store.
Yuri Soshizaki - 曽志崎 友里
Wine Sales & Marketing, Certified Sommelier
Welcome to the beautiful, captivating world of California wine, guided by a sommelier living right in Napa Valley ! "To me, wine is just like people—each with its own unique personality!" As your ultimate wine matchmaker, I love bringing out the best in every bottle and sharing the hidden magic of exceptional California wines with you. Having studied winemaking in Napa and gained hands-on experience at top-tier prestigious wineries, I offer authentic, insider expertise. Being a local resident allows me to color your wine life with gentle luxury, from sharing secret boutique wineries to creating perfect culinary pairings. Whether you need custom winery tours, professional wine interpreting, or wine business consulting, I've got you covered. Let’s embark on a blissful wine journey together!
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「ワインは人間と一緒！」 愛すべき個性を引き出すベストマッチメーカーとして、まだ知られていない極上のカリフォルニアワインの魅力をたっぷりとお届けします。ナパで醸造学を修め、名門ワイナリーの最前線で培った確かな知識。現地在住だからこそお届けできる穴場ワイナリー情報や料理との最高のペアリングで、あなたのワインライフを優しくラグジュアリーに彩ります。ワイナリー訪問から、ワイン通訳、ビジネスコンサルタントまでトータルにお任せください。私と一緒に、至福のワインの旅へ出かけませんか？
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