Bird Rock Fine Wine

Bird Rock Fine Wine Fine wine retail store with tastings on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Prices $9 to $1650 per bottle

Bird Rock Fine Wine is owned by Bird Rock resident Ken Chalmers. We stock around 800 different wines from over a dozen countries, ranging in price from $8 to over $400 per bottle.

This coming weekend we will have 6 new wines open to taste. We start in France with a wine made by a family that has bee...
09/09/2026

This coming weekend we will have 6 new wines open to taste. We start in France with a wine made by a family that has been making wine in Sancerre for over 330 years, next is an Orange wine from Paso Robles and we round off the chilled ones with a Rosé of Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley. Our first red is a 92-point Pinot Noir from New Zealand, followed by a 94-point Gran Selezione Chianti Classico and finishing up in Lodi with a 92-point Cabernet Franc. Taste all 6 for $30, individual pours are $4-$8, taxes are included. The Gare du Vin has had the fantastic Saint Joseph from J-L Chave and a Nuits St Georges from Domaine Forey added. The tasting bar will be open from 3.30-7.30 Thursday through Saturday.
Henri Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc Vin de Loire 2025 ($18)
Giornata Orango Tango Paso Robles 2025 ($23)
Dom Audebert et Fils Bourgueil Rosé 2025 ($21)
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir Marlborough 2023 ($45)
Dievole Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Sessina 2020 ($47)
Michael David Cabernet Franc Lodi Inkblot 2023 ($31)

For the first weekend in September we will have 6 wines from the West Coast open to taste. First we are in the Russian R...
09/02/2026

For the first weekend in September we will have 6 wines from the West Coast open to taste. First we are in the Russian River Valley with a white Pinot Noir and a 92-point Sauvignon Blanc, then over to Carneros for a big, buttery California Chardonnay. Our first red is from Oregon, the 94-point Roserock Pinot Noir followed by a Washington State red blend that scored 92 points, we finish up back in California with a great value North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste all 6 for $30, individual pours are from $4 to $7, taxes included. Last call on Tignanello in the Wine Station. The tasting bar will be open Thursday through Saturday from 3.30 to 7.30.
Adonna White Pinot Noir RRV Canfield Vineyard 2024 ($37)
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc RRV 2024 ($33)
LLoyd Cellars Chardonnay Carneros 2024 ($39)
Drouhin Pinot Noir Eola Amity Roserock 2024 ($38)
Sagemoor GSM Columbia Valley Codebreaker 2022 ($21)
Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2024 ($13)

For the last weekend in August we will have 3 White Burgundies and 3 Red Bordeaux open to taste. We start with an Aligot...
08/26/2026

For the last weekend in August we will have 3 White Burgundies and 3 Red Bordeaux open to taste. We start with an Aligote from the de Villaine family, then a Macon Village from Dominique Lafon and finishing with a Bourgogne Blanc from Henri Prudhon. Our first Bordeaux is a 90-point Lussac St Emilion for $15, followed by a 92-point from Castillon and finishing off with a 2016 second label from Ch D'Issan which scored 95 points. Taste all 6 for $30, individual pours are from $4 to $8 and taxes are included. The tasting bar will be open Thursday through Saturday from 3.30 to 7.30.
De Villaine Bouzeron Aligote 2023 ($49)
Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon Villages 2025 ($29)
Henri Prudhon Bourgogne Blanc En Jorcul 2023 ($35)
Ch Moulin de Grenet Lussac St Emilion 2022 ($15)
Ch Montlandrie Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2018 ($23)
Blason D'Issan Margaux 2016 ($39)

It is the middle of August already! We will have 6 Italian Wines open to taste. Interestingly 4 of the wines are from DO...
08/12/2026

It is the middle of August already! We will have 6 Italian Wines open to taste. Interestingly 4 of the wines are from DOCGs, the two highest scoring ones are not. We start with an old favourite from Sardinia, then a newly arrived 96-point Pinot Bianco from Alto Adigel and finishing the cold stuff with the Vietti Arneis. Our first red is the first wine we have carried from the newish Nizza DOCG, a 93-point new arrival, followed by another 93-point wine, this one from Chianti, we stay in Chianti for the 97-point Rocca de Montegrossi Geremia. This will be a $30 tasting with individual pours from $4 to $10, taxes included. The Gare du Vin is unchanged and the tasting bar will be open Thursday through Saturday from 3.30 to 7.30.
Cantina di Gallura Vermentino 'Canayli' 2025 ($23)
Falkenstein Weissburgunder Sudtirol 'Vinschgau' 2023 ($27)
Vietti Arneis Roero 2025 ($28)
Vite Colte Nizza Riserva "La Luna E I Falo" 2020 ($20)
Dievole Chianti Classico 'Petrignano' 2021 ($22)
Rocca di Montegrossi Toscana 'Geremia' 2020 ($62)

For the first weekend in August we will have 6 wines scoring at least 92 points open to taste. We start with a 96-point ...
08/04/2026

For the first weekend in August we will have 6 wines scoring at least 92 points open to taste. We start with a 96-point California Chardonnay that sees minimal oak, followed by a 93-point New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and finishing the whites with a 95-point German Riesling. Our first red is a 93-point Patagonian Pinot Noir, then a 92-point Listan Negro from the Canary Islands and finishing with the 96-point current release of the Vatan from Toro. Taste all 6 for $30, individual pours are $4 to $7, taxes included. The Gare du Vin has had a Grand Cru Chablis added. The tasting bar will be open from 3.30 to 7.30 Thursday through Saturday.
Frog's Leap Chardonnay Napa Shale and Stone 2023 ($38)
Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough 2025 ($23)
Carl Loewen Riesling Mosel Alte Reben 2024 ($30)
Chacra Pinot Noir Patagonia Barda 2025 ($32)
Vandama Vino Tinto Finca Gran Canaria 2023 ($38)
Vatan Tinta de Toro 2021 ($42)

For the last weekend of July, we will have 6 French wines open to taste. The first four are long-term shelf staples here...
07/28/2026

For the last weekend of July, we will have 6 French wines open to taste. The first four are long-term shelf staples here, the last 2 are lovely examples of relatively recently released Bordeaux. Bearing in mind the catastrophe unfolding there, this may be a fitting sign of solidarity. This is a $25 tasting with individual pours from $4 to $8, taxes are included. The Gare du Vin will have the same wines as last weekend.
Victorine de Chastenay Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé ($22)
Champalou Vouvray Sec 2025 ($25)
Ch de St Cosme Orange Deux Albion Blanc 2024 ($25)
Delas Cotes du Rhone St Esprit 2024 ($13)
Ch Cantemerle Haut Medoc 2020 ($33)
Ch Bonalgue Pomerol 2022 ($48)

For the weekend of July 24th we will have 6 wines open from New Zealand and South Africa. The tasting is based around An...
07/21/2026

For the weekend of July 24th we will have 6 wines open from New Zealand and South Africa. The tasting is based around Anne's suggestion to honour the sad passing of Sam Neill who owned a winery in his adopted New Zealand. Two of his wines are featured on the tasting. We start with a 91-point South African Chenin Blanc, then a 94-point New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and rounding out the whites with Sam's Two Paddocks Riesling. The first red will be the Two Paddocks Pinot Noir, this will not be available for sale, as there were only enough bottles left to cover the tasting. We will finish with a pair of South African reds, a great value Pinotage and the delightfully named Boutenhoutskloof Chocolate Block. This is a $30 tasting with individual pours from $4 to $9, taxes included. The Gare du Vin has some beauties; Sigalas Assyrtiko, Tempier Bandol Rosé, a 1er Cru Auxey Duresses and the 2018 Cain Five. The tasting bar will be open Thursday through Saturday from 3.30 to 7.30.
AA Badenhorst Chenin Blanc Swartland 2025 ($19)
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2025 ($39)
Two Paddocks Dry Riesling Central Otago 2024 ($36)
Two Paddocks Pinot Noir Central Otago 2022 ($NA)
MAN Vintners Pinotage Cape Coast Bosstock 2023 ($11)
Boukenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Swartland 2024 ($34)

6 brand new wines recently arrived, so we will have them on the tasting for the weekend of July 17th. We start with a ze...
07/14/2026

6 brand new wines recently arrived, so we will have them on the tasting for the weekend of July 17th. We start with a zero-dosage Champagne from the Chavost Co-operative, followed by a White Rioja from Villota and finishing the cold stuff with the 2023 Domain de Montille Bourgogne Blanc. The first red is a 93-point wine from the unheralded village of Sablet in the Cotes du Rhone, followed by another 93-point wine from Tuscany, to complete the theme, we finish with a 93-point Aglianico from Basilicato in Italy. Taste all 6 for $30, individual pours are from $4 to $10, taxes included. There is also the opportunity to taste the 2025 Tempier Bandol Rosé, really a benchmark wine of that appellation. The tasting bar will be open from 3.30 to 7.30 Thursday through Saturday.
Chavost Champagne Blanc Assemblage Brut Nature NV ($59)
Villota Rioja Blanco 'Selvanevada' 2023 ($20)
De Montille Bourgogne Blanc 2023 ($41)
Notre Dame des Pallieres Sablet 'L'Olivet' 2024 ($14)
Moscardini Rosso Costa Toscana 'Penteo' 2023 ($19)
Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore 'Crua' 2017 ($25)

For the weekend of July 10th we will have a tasting loosely based around the novel 'The wine Broker' by local author Ian...
07/07/2026

For the weekend of July 10th we will have a tasting loosely based around the novel 'The wine Broker' by local author Ian Lazarus. Ian will be here on the Friday to sign books and discuss his work. Taste all 6 for $30, individual pours are from $4 to $9 and the tasting bar will be open Thursday through Saturday from 3.30 to 7.30. The wines are;
GD Vajra Rosato Italy 'Rosabella' 2025 ($20)
Assuli Zibibbo Sicily 'Dardinello' 2024 ($20)
Terre Nere Bianco Etna 'Montalto' 2024 ($53)
Colosi Nero D'Avola Sicily 2023 ($15)
Azelia Barbera D'Alba 'Punta' 2023 ($36)
Schiavenza Barolo Perno 2021 ($42)

For the last weekend in June we will have 3 Southern French Rosés and 3 California Central Coast Rhone-style reds open t...
06/23/2026

For the last weekend in June we will have 3 Southern French Rosés and 3 California Central Coast Rhone-style reds open to taste. We start with the Triennes Rosé, then the latest 94-point Bandol from Terrebrune and we finish with a 93-point Tavel. The reds are all Rhone-style from the central coast of California, first up is the 93-point, $15 Bonny Doon Cigare Volant, then Tablas Creeks' 92-point Patelin red and we finish with the Margerum M5 which also scored 93 points. Taste all 6 for $25, individual pours are $4 or $6, taxes included. The tasting bar will be open from 3.30 to 7.30 Thursday through Saturday.
Triennes Rosé Méditerranée 2025 ($17)
Dom de Terrebrune Rosé Bandol 2025 ($36)
Dom de la Mordorée Tavel 'La Dame Rousse' 2025 ($35)
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant Central Coast 2023 ($15)
Tablas Creek Patelin Red Paso Robles 2023 ($22)
Margerum M5 Santa Barbara 2024 ($26)

Address

5687 La Jolla Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92037

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 7:30pm
Saturday 10am - 7:30pm

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