Meet The Team Behind Swirl on Castro — Swirl on Castro

About us

sam aldach

sam aldach

store manager & spirits advisor

Sam joined the Swirl Team in late 2016. He has worked in the Wine and Spirits Industry for over 7 years. He has discovered his love of wine, passion and dedication to the industry from day one.

Sam loves the camaraderie of the Swirl team, and being able to build connections with all of Swirls wonderful regulars. He can be found lately, in his evenings with a snifter of a good scotch and playing a fun video game or card game.

Favorite Wine:
Domaine Magnien Seuvrees 2017

Favorite Spirit:
Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton

 
 
 
brendan mcbride

tyler bronstein

 

brendan mcbride

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Brendan studied Archaeology and Anthropology at Tufts University. Embarking on a cross-country road trip shortly after graduating in 2012, he found himself in San Francisco and instantly fell in love with her culinary creativity, compassionate people and picturesque beauty. 

Through his time managing the bar at a local independent brewery he discovered a love for spirits, wine and all thing fermented. He can usually be found yapping about his favorite hops or pining over a mezcal he’s become infatuated with at the bar.  

Favorite Wine: Chateau Rouanne Brut Nature 2019

Favorite Spirit: Wolfburn Northland Single Malt Scotch