Wayfare Tavern - San Francisco

Wayfare’s wine list has a number of exceptional values across all price points. The list is comprised of 153 selections, with a number of limited production wines so it changes frequently. Please drop me a note if one of the wines I recommend is no longer available and I will update the review. If money is not an issue, then start your evening with the 2010 Peter Michael, L’ Apres-Midi, Sauvignon Blanc for $95, and follow it up with the 2007 Scherrer Winery, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir for $79 or the 2007 E. Guigal, Brune et Blonde, Cote-Rotie for $108. As with all VinoServant reviews, you will see the price at the restaurant followed by the mark-up over retail (2000 Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, Cuvee, Sparkling Wine $76 1.9x This translates into a retail price of $40). VINOSERVANT’S TOP WINE VALUES AT WAYFARE TAVERN Sparkling Wines 8 selections that range in price from $40 to $295. 4 are under $80 a bottle. •2000 Gloria Ferrer, Carneros Cuvee $76 1.9x •Delamotte, Brut, Non-Vintage $78 2.1x White Wines 38 selections that range in price from $28 to $160. 18 are under $60 a bottle. •2009 Pio Cesare, Arneis, Langhe $43 2.0x •2010 Cold Heaven, Santa Ynez Valley, Viognier $44 2.2x •2011 Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc $48 2.3x •2009 Grieve Family, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc $64 1.6x •2010 Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc $68 1.8x •2010 Peter Michael, L’ Apres – Midi, Sonoma County, Sauvignon Blanc $95 1.7x •2009 Melville Estate – Verna’s, Santa Barbara County, Chardonnay $40 2.2x •2009 Fort Ross, Sonoma Coast, Chardonnay $52 1.9x •2009 Stuhlmiller, Alexander Valley, Chardonnay $53 2.3x •2010 Lewis Cellars, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay $76 1.8x •2009 Varner Home Block, Spring Ridge Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, Chardonnay $79 2.1x •2008 Joseph Drouhin, Meursault $90 1.9x •2008 Mount Eden Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, Chardonnay $92 1.7x • Red Wines 107 selections that range in price from $36 to $550. 40 are under $80 a bottle. •2008 Saintsbury, Carneros, Pinot Noir $45 1.9x •2008 Domaine Serene, Yamhill Cuvee, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir $71 2.0x •2008 Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $78 2.1x •2007 Scherrer Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $79 2.2x •2008 Willakenzie Estate, Kiana, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir $84 2.2x •2009 Joseph Drouhin, Morey Saint Denis $95 2.2x •2008 Ceritas, Escarpa Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir $98 1.8x •2009 Brewer-Clifton, Ampelos, Santa Rita Hills, Pinot Noir $120 2.1x •2009 Kistler, Kistler Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir $135 1.2x •2007 Bonny Doon, Le Cigare Volant, Santa Cruz $46 1.5x •2008 The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Syrah $52 2.2x •2009 Neyers, Old Lakeville Road, Sonoma County, Syrah $56 2.1x •2006 Martinelli, Hop Camp Vineyard, Gravel Lens, Russian River Valley, Syrah $99 1.3x •2007 E. Guigal, Brune et Blonde, Cote- Rotie $108 1.6x •2008 Radio-Coteau, Dusty Lane, Russian River Valley, Syrah $108 2.2x •2008 Lillian, California, Syrah $128 1.5x •2008 Saxum, Booker Vineyard, Paso Robles, Rhone Blend $190 BELOW RETAIL •2009 Ridge, East Bench, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel $54 2.2x •2007 Storybook Mountain Vineyards, Antaeus, Napa Valley, Zinfandel $68 1.7x •2008 Bodega Catena Zapata, Vista Flores, Malbec $40 2.0x •2008 La Badia, Coltibuono, Chianti Classico $42 2.1x •2007 Paradigm, Napa Valley, Merlot $78 1.7x •2008 Keenan Winery, Spring Mountain Cabernet Franc $98 1.8x •2008 Domaine Eden, Santa Cruz Mountains, Cabernet Sauvignon $62 2.1x •2006 Saddleback Cellars Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon $63 1.1x •2006 Chateau Larruau, Margaux $72 2.1x •2006 Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon $80 1.4x •2008 Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon $91 2.0x •2007 Paradigm, Oakville, Cabernet Sauvignon $108 1.8x