Interesting joint. You don't need to have your own opinion when you come in, as you will be given theirs whether you want it or not- but that's part of the fun.
Just happened to be walking past on the way to the Palace Theater from Speck so we dropped in. They've got a bunch of eccentric wines that you've probably never tasted before or seen at other stores. They will have a few open to taste, but the tasting variety is very limited. The big guy running the joint is as blunt as they come, which I find fun to toy with, as I'm the same wine. Seems to know a shit ton about what he's selling, but then again could be talking out his ass I have no way of verifying his claims. Nonetheless, he had a nice clientele in and the two wines we tried were good. Hadn't intended on buying anything other than a taste or two, but ended up leaving with a bottle of Italian somethingorother out of pure guilt for the attention and lecture I was given.
The place is small and cozy, with a nice couch, bar area, and large table. My only knock is traditional this is not. Therefore, all the California favs I've had and liked were not present. But that seems to be their mission- to introduce you to wines from around the world you've probably never heard about or had. read more