Joseph George

Amazing selection of wine and wine accessories. Perfect place to find gifts for family and friends. Friendly staff, wonderful gift boxes and no hassle shipping make this the perfect place for those of us who hate to «shop».

My husband is on a business trip, staying in San Jose for the week and its his birthday. I called and spoke to Ruben (who was the nicest person) and explained this to him. He immediately suggested something that he thought my hubby would enjoy and sent the bottle of wine over to my husbands hotel, card attached. He was so sweet and easy to deal with.

Weird that a wine store is only open when I am at the office. Only cater to the self-​employed?

Impossible to know whether the place is any good or not. Clearly, their target customers either do not work a standard work week job, or don’t mind taking a half day of vacation to buy wine. Open Tuesday through Friday 11a-5:30p. Pretty sad.

Just attended Bert’s wine extravaganza at Villa Montalvo. From the food to the incredible selection of wine, everything was superb. In my opinion, O’Shanessey was the best cab but super surprised to see Spottwood, Far Niente, Ridge Montebello, Foley, Pride to just name a few. This is one of the best wine events ever. Special Thanks to Mary, Ruben and of course Bert!

If you’ve got money to burn and a taste for vino, look no further than Joseph George. This ‘aint Trader Joe’s, folks, this is some serious, high quality stuff. Stuff that they’re excited to talk about and let you sample. Very nice!
Owner Bert is often in the shop, mingling with suppliers and customers. He’s a low-​key sort of fellow, there are a few things that make his eyes light up like a little kid on Christmas day: 1) San Jose Sharks (Oy! Keep that topic under wraps for now); 2) Helping out local charities; and 3) Good wine (DUH!). It’s not surprising that Joseph George actually owns a wine trailer… Yes, that’s right. Wine. Trailer. Similar to that of a food truck, but they serve wine tastings from the window instead. Heaven on Earth, I tell you!
If you’re at a loss for what to buy a foodie or wine snob this holiday season, just drive to Willow Glen and ask one of the folks at Joseph George to help. They’ve got your back! BevMo is great, but so is supporting a fantastic local business.

This is one of the valley’s premier wine shops, you won’t find inexpensive wines here but they have a wonderful selection. The staff is very professional and friendly. Also, Joseph George is a great supporter of non profits and community organizations. I love to support businesses that give back.

The wine selection is probably the best in the valley. The store layout and selection are both enjoyable and extensive. The special events, i.e. tastings, dinners and meet the winemakers are no question the absolute best in the valley. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and have always taken their time to show you around and educate and assist.
The proprietor, Bert and his assistants Reuben, Gene and Mary go out of their way to make you and your purchase feel special. Cyndie and Laurie create the most unusual gift baskets and boxes. No question… the best wine shop in the Santa Clara Valley.
Their longtime business history is a testament to integrity, ethics and pride of service. They are involved in the community and assist so many local schools, organizations and charities.

Had a great experience at Joseph George choosing a few bottles as a wedding gift for a friend who is very wine-​savvy. The prices were higher than I was expecting, but I really appreciated the wonderful service they provided. They worked with me to match my friend’s tastes and also were very flexible in helping me to stay within my budget. I will definitely be back, particularly if I need to choose another bottle or two for a gift.

Joseph George Fine Wines
1559 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95 125‑5316
(408) 95 125‑5316
Hours: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Tuesday through Friday)
February 2, 2011
I went into Joseph George Fine Wines looking for wine stoppers that would actually seal the wine bottle when the bottle is on its side. I have a small portable Wine «Cellar» that requires wine bottle be stored on their sides. All other stoppers I have tried have leaked.
The gentleman, Christian Camarillo, I think, at the counter gave me two-​fashioned piston wine stopper at no charge. He was not only very accommodating, but very nice and unpretentious. Since the stoppers were at no charge, I decided to buy a bottle of 2009 Neiomi Pinot Noir. This one I will be saved for a special occasion.
The shop is very well lighted and display is done beautifully. The wine selection is wonderful. This is, definitely, a high-​end wine merchant!
Sincerely,
Gary Jonas, Santa Clara, CA

Nice selection and great people. Prices are a little high. I’m usually there at a fundraiser, and they do throw a great party. I LOVE that they carry Duckhorn… my fav!

This is the best place to go (even better than K&L or Beltramos) in Bay Area when you are looking for hard to find wines from California. Bert George (owner-​operator) has property in Napa and through the years there and in family business has become well networked in the industry. He can find pretty much anything «un-​findable» such as Colgin IX Estate, Schrader, Marcassin, Screaming Eagle. & he’s such a nice guy too! He’ll enjoy meeting you and is sincerely interested in what you prefer about different wines.
We hired Bert for several company wine tasting events with customers. He was so friendly and approachable with the customers many of them contacted me for his information & have remained loyal fans over the years. He and his wife also give back to the community through various volunteer organizations (Rotary Club etc). Very caring business person for SJ community.
Sure, wines in his store are pricey (although much less so than on auction sites) but you get deep knowledge from his staff and a lack of snootiness and pretension which frankly can be a breath of fresh air in the «cult wine» world.
He’s official wine guy to NHL and often is traveling to NHL events (or to Sharks locker room). Never know who you are going to run into in his shop…

I know I am picky, very picky and to a point a snob. But what I can’t stand in some circles is over priced hard to find wines. Now, we have the internet so I don’t need to go into the store because those hard to find wineries usually have a website for me to buy from and well… I may just go there. I totally admit I got the grunge look going today but in all reality the truth is I am a paying customer hounding me like I lost my way to an AA meeting isn’t going to make me happy.
Lastly, great wines, reasonable prices, and if I did not know better one hot water… but b/​c of high price and hounding me I will re-​review in a while or so.

If you are looking for the best of california wines then this place is the ultimate one stop shop. One of my favorite things about this store is the great variety of Duckhorn wines they have.
My only request is for more flexible opening hours as I would love to get there more often on the fly v’s planning a trip.

We adore Joseph George Wine Shop. Not only are all the employees knowledgeable and extremely helpful, but they take pride in remembering all their customers (even if you have only visited once!)
Bert (the owner) does a ton for the community. Such a great example of the way a family business should be run. And the wine is stellar.

It was my BFF’s birthday coming up and I couldn’t think of a good present to get her so I kept texting my boy back and forth on ideas of what to get her — I didn’t want to do a gift certificate because that seems to be the theme every year. As I was finishing my text about maybe some clothes or something — I looked up and noticed the wine store (Yes — I was driving and texting — So dangerous I know).
I quickly pulled over and with kid in tow (I was babysitting) walked inside and was a bit petrified that they would be rude to me since I had a 2 year around all the bottles and I was a bit disheveled from chasing after a baby for 5 hours — Ugh exhausting!
The owner came right over with a great big smile and asked how he could help. I was so grateful I didn’t get the evil eye! I explained what she liked and he took me over to look at some great Zin’s and what would be the best option for me. He was so sweet and accommodating!
I finally picked out my wine and got some wine charms as well and finished my business — And when my friend opened up her gift — She loved it! Yea!
This is definitely my new place to do my wine shopping at — Very friendly and very knowledgeable staff!

I just had a great experience at Joseph George. Man, they have some great California wines. This is definitely a high end wine shop, so don’t think you’ll find the next two-​buck Chuck here.
I can’t tell you how nice it is to describe a characteristic that you’re looking for and have someone who’s knowledgeable guide you to the ideal bottle. Great customer service, and it seemed like the salesman actually tasted all of the wine… amazing! Not like when you go to grocery stores and have to take a shot in the dark. Although that is sometimes fun, it’s hard when you really want to pay for a good bottle.
If I really want the perfect wine to compliment my dinner, or to buy a nice gift for someone, I’m coming here again and again.

Bert is Joseph’s grandson and this family is so connected in the CA wine industry its ridiculous. Consistently has wines that are not supposed to be available outside the winery. INCREDIBLY knowledgeable about wine and can make recommendations based on knowing what you like. Yes, its pricey, but he always has high-​end stuff. PERFECT to find that special gift to impress someone who is a wine enthusiast (guarantee Bert will give you something they never heard of that blows them away!)

Great wine selection for either that special bottle for an occassion or to stock up on the wine cellar. It is not cheap, but I am strong believer in you get what you pay for. Bert is awesome and has many loyal customers.

The best place to purchase hard to find California Wines. Great Pinot and Cabernet selections! I would encourage you to utilize the great staff to help you with your selections.
Enjoy!!!