Four Top Low-Proof Bars

From my weekly Time Out column, published September 5, 2017:

I share four low proof bar greats around the Bay Area — Oakland to SF — that are not so much about cocktails. These four are standout bars pouring the likes of unusual, natural wines, sherry, vermouth, fortified wines, Champagne and sparkling wine.

Horsies Saloon at Royal Cuckoo Market, Mission District
Birba, Hayes Valley
The Punchdown, Oakland
The Riddler, Hayes Valley

Wine tasting at The Punchdown
Tater tot waffles at The Riddler