my wife is in san diego on business, and i was wondering where to send her so she can bring me some russian river stuff back...thanks guys...

Dunno. Vinnie is up to his ears in orders and workin big hours, I hear, to get 'em filled. Beverages and More is the big house for craft beer in the bottle. There's a few down SD way. You might only find Pliny and Blind Pig (I prefer the BP). My buddy that all but lives at RR brought me a couple of Damnations. I think you have to get those a bit more local to Santa Rosa.

In the past, I've picked up RRBC at the three BevMo stores in San Diego.

Carmel Mountain, Mira Mesa, and Mission Valley.

Check online for inventory first. Even better, call them up first.

*edit* If you've never had Alesmith beers, if she sees any, have her get those.

Windmill Farms in Del Cerro (across the 8 freeway from SDSU) has Blind Pig and Pliny the Elder

I've Been Here and it's a great little grocery store with a great beer selection (Including Pliny). Highly Recommended for bottled stuff.

Olive Tree Marketplace

4805 Narragansett Avenue
San Diego, California, 92107
United States
phone: (619) 224-0443

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16574/?view=beerfly

Now if you're going and can spend some time to drink while in town...that's another thread.