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Brass Tacks Wines

Brass Tacks Wines

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Daniel LeFrancois and Scott Peterson work from San Francisco, sourcing from sustainably farmed old vine vineyards across Sierra Foothills, Lodi, and Mendocino. The program centers on Zinfandel. The 2023 Sierra Foothills Old Vine earned 92 points and Gold Medal, Best Buy from Beverage Testing Institute. The 2021 Lodi received 93 points and Gold Medal from Sommelier Challenge. The 2016 Mendocino, at 15% alcohol, picked up 91 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine and Silver Medal, Cellar Selection from Beverage Testing Institute.

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Varietals

Zinfandel

When to go

Monday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Good to know

No — Brass Tacks Wines does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Brass Tacks Wines focuses on Zinfandel. Signature bottles include Zinfandelic Lodi Zinfandel, Zinfandelic Mendocino Zinfandel, Zinfandelic Sierra Foothills Old Vine Zinfandel. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Brass Tacks Wines is in San Francisco, California, in the San Francisco Bay wine region. Phone: 415-546-2204. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Brass Tacks Wines is led by Daniel LeFrancois, Scott Peterson. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Location

1592 Union Street
San Francisco, California, United States of America

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