I'm the last of the original staff that started Vintage Wine Merchants in 2003. While my preference is for Burgundy, Champagne and Riesling, I drink wine from all over the world (except maybe Mexico). I love trying different wines and playing with food pairing, but I never turn down a great beer. For me, the most enjoyable aspect of wine is the camaraderie of people, friends and family that come along with sharing.
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Vintage Wine Merchants
SD
I've been visiting Harry at Vintages since they opened. My kids refer to him as "Uncle Harry" even! But it's not just Harry. Everyone there is fantastic, and we feel like we're with family when we're there.
What can I say about Mr. Fong? Not only does he live and breathe wine, it's his whole being! :) He is another person whom you can rely on for anything pertaining to wine. Oh yeah, he is a nice and personable guy too! ;) And if you're lucky, you can taste a good bottle of burgundy if he happens to open one up! Him and Greg has turned me into a burgundy lover and there's no turning back now!!
MS
Harry Fong makes Vintage Wines like the old tavern in Cheers! It is nice to be in a place where everyone calls you by your name and Harry brings that personal attention to the fore at Vintage Wines!.Harry will even pick a wine for you and say "Tell me what you think of this, I really like it and I can give you a good deal on it today." What a guy! And his picks are always the best!!
RG
Not only does Vintage have a wonderful selection of wines at all price points but they give great recommendations of wines you may never have tried without the firm but friendly encouragement of Harry and colleagues.
HK
Vintage is a great wine shop and bar. It was my favorite bar in San Jose, and not just due to my being a wine server there. Harry is a great manager, full of knowledge about wine, regions, varieties, and what you might like to watch your next episode of Anthony Bourdain with, to bringing an impressive bottle to a party. He takes pride in his company, and in turn trains his employees to be smart, helpful staff, and his persona and ability to make wine feel fun, unpretentious, and an adventure attracts a great crowd of friendly regulars to the shop and bar. I miss my time there dearly, and hope that Vintage will keep thriving for years to come.
CK
Vintage Wine Merchants is the perfect place to drink your favorites wines, taste new ones, and get the best recommendations from the team of experts!
Harry and his team are fantastic to work with! I do corporate events and need a wide variety of wines from very affordable to high end. Harry and Brent always have great suggestions that fit into my budget....they are a pleasure to work with!
P
The Vintage Values wine club is the best!
DN
Vintage Wine Merchants at Santana Row is an outstanding wine shop. Harry Fong and the entire staff are legendary - knowledgeable, welcoming, and always respectful. Come by alone or with some friends for a casual drink and enjoy a great selection of wines by the glass. Or drop by with an idea for a dinner and ask about wine pairings and they'll steer you to an excellent wine within your budget. Want to know more about ... say, how to decipher the "code" on a wine label? They have the knowledge and more! Want something special for a rare event (or rarer person)? Harry and the gang can guide you to a bottle of wine that will knock your socks off. All in all, Harry Fong and Vintage Wine Merchants have it all: great wine selection, a great, welcoming atmosphere, and an outstanding staff. Check it out!
ME
Vintage Wine Merchants, at Santana Row, is a fabulous, unpretentious wine shop and tasting bar. Harry, and the entire staff, are knowledgable and always helpful. They are just genuinely nice people. Wine club members are treated to wonderful events and very generous discounts. Stop by and say hi to Harry and the staff. Better yet, join one of the wine clubs....you won't regret it!
BK
Thanks to Harry and his team at Vintage Wine Merchants for their patience in guiding a wine novice to the light. You guys are great! Love the friendly ambiance of the store too. Relaxing and really, really fun.
T
Vintage has a good variety of popular or well known wines as well as harder to find gems. The staff is knowledgeable and can always be counted on to make great suggestions. The Vintage wine bar located in the center of Santana Row is a great location to enjoy wine when the weather is nice.
MW
Harry has created an environment for everyone from the new wine enthusiast to the consummate connoisseur. The Wine Bar and Wine Store both offer a modern day "Cheers" atmosphere, where everybody knows your name. An excellent spot to have friendly, knowledgeable and passionate staff help you pick out a wine to celebrate, to present to the hostess, to send to out of state friends or just build your own wine library. A perfect place to discover and refine your palate!
TA
Vintage is a fabulous wine shop! Harry and crew are very knowledgeable about the wine industry. After a few visits, Harry was able to make outstanding recommendations based on our palette and price point. We rarely buy wine anywhere else and there are several retailers near our home.
We have shopped with confidence since they opened at Santana Row and always receive a warm welcome. We have recommended Harry (and Vintage) to our friends and they have received the same excellent service.
We have shopped with confidence since they opened at Santana Row and always receive a warm welcome. We have recommended Harry (and Vintage) to our friends and they have received the same excellent service.
A
I have been going there for years and its always been a great place to taste and buy wine. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful so there isn't any guesswork. The selection spans the ranges of price and variety so you can find what you are looking for as well as something new you didn't know you were looking for.
KG
Harry is wonderful not only in his profession but as a trustworthy and honest human being.
He has always provided us with reliable and extremely accurate recommendations on wines and has done so to the point at which we go blindly on his recommendations - we haven't been disappointed yet!
We continue to trust Harry for all of our wine purchasing needs, and would not turn to anyone else.
He has always provided us with reliable and extremely accurate recommendations on wines and has done so to the point at which we go blindly on his recommendations - we haven't been disappointed yet!
We continue to trust Harry for all of our wine purchasing needs, and would not turn to anyone else.
GS
Most knowledgeable staff in the business, and very helpful. Great events also.
G
I have been frequenting VWM since they opened their doors and continue to be impressed by their selection and general command over the wines that they carry. My tastes a have evolved and I continue to go through phases as many do, but they always have had and continue to have the right bottle(s) given the circumstances. Many times the choice has been a wine that I had never heard of, but the recommendations have always been dead on and true to the style and flavor profiles advertised irrespective of price point. Also, one other huge key for me is the fact that you are dealing with guys that are passionate about wine, guys who know their wine, but not wine geeks. This has been one of the biggest reasons why I will continue to go back. Ask for Harry or Brent and they will never steer you wrong.
MF
I always enjoy heading to Vintage for a glass of wine. Warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly staff that remember your name and your taste, and accomodations that foster the ability to converse with several friends. I highly recommend Harry Fong and Vintage for not only your wine purchases, but a place to escape and retreat from your workday and enjoy a glass of cheer with friends.
LH
Love this wine bar! Staff is great and wine selection has excellent detailed description of taste. Staff is always available and willing to answer questions.
B
I look forward to going to Santana Row and always make it a point to drop in Vintage. Sometimes to buy wine but also to visit , see what's new and talk wine. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, whether I'm looking for value or something special. And a glass of wine and a little lunch with friends at the wine bar is a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon.
DC
We have attended so many lovely events at Vintage Wine Merchants and always look forward first to the excellent service and helpful staff and of course the wines. No matter what the event, it seems that Harry and company know how to mix people wine and food in a pitch perfect occasion.
Thank you for your resourcefulness and graceful style making wine shopping a party!
Thank you for your resourcefulness and graceful style making wine shopping a party!
A
We have been ordering gifts of wine for our corporate events and have been very pleased with the value and varieity of the selections that were offered by Harry Fong and the team. They really know their wines and are always so helpful and courteous.
JK
Wonderful wine, great store, amazing people! Cheers!
RC
Excellent store, great selection, very good prices and extremenly helpful in recommendations and finding wines we want to consider.
