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Aluel Cellars

4.9 (65 reviews)
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Zina P.

decided to check this place out on a Saturday afternoon. Very cute place! Our server was friendly and explained the wines to us. We got the two flight options they offered. Both come with two whites and three reds I believe. They have seating upstairs as well. The wine was really good. I don't know much about wine but I enjoyed each one that came in the flights especially the cab sauv. Definitely pay them a visit!

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Bonnie D.

Great wine selection. A few call outs would be the dry rose and the Cabernet Sauvignon are both delicious. It is quiet place so great for date night or catching up with a friend.

literally the best winery! so fun! the owner is so amazing and so are yosef and zack. on a girls trip and we had the best time visiting. the sauv blanc is amazing!

Mark L.

Good job! Nicely designed space. The wines are really good quality examples of Washington wine and the staff (Diane) was amazing in her knowledge and exceptional in her timing and attention! Especially when there were way too many customers for one person to keep track of! Keep up the great work!

Charcuterie platter for our Bridal Shower Party
Kelly O.

I hosted a Bridal Shower here in June of 2017. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Aluel! The staff - incredible. Samuel and Alex did such a great job coordinating our party. They were prompt, attentive, professional, and extremely friendly. They made hosting a party very easy. The wine - there were 24 ladies at the party and everyone loved the wine. Rose was a favorite of the evening as it was a hot summer day, but there was a variety of wine poured and zero complaints, only compliments on how delicious it was. The food - we ordered 3 charcuterie boards, each of which was different and amazing. The selection and variety was very impressive. Anyone wanting to stop by for a fantastic glass of wine and a snack, this is the place. It's great for small parties (25 would probably be the max that would be comfortable)! Cheers to the owners, Alex and Samuel!

We loved the Chardonnay and cheese tasting board!
Rochelle F.

A couple friends and I stopped by Aluel Cellars This evening after work to try out this new wine spot and we loved it! We split a bottle of their own signature Chardonnay (Delicious!) and also snacked on the cheese board. Ken was very helpful and we enjoyed chatting with him while he served us. The owners Alex and Samuel are very nice and fun to chat with as well. You can tell they really love what they do! We will definitely be back again and again! I'm so happy about this great new spot on Capitol Hill! Come get a glass of wine or two...or heck maybe the whole bottle! I hear there is also a wine club you can be a member of as well!

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Sara Y.

Aluel is a great and quiet place to try out some wine. Some coworkers recommended the place, so my friend and I decided to try it out. We had a wine flight that featured both red and white. All of the wines were pretty good and the flight itself was reasonable for the price. I do wish that the server introduced/explained the wine more or interacted with use more because it would've been a more interesting experience. I also wished that we would've gotten new glasses for each wine or maybe a different glass for reds and whites. All in all, great Capitol Hill location, comfortable environment, and good wine.

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This place was great! Super affordable and delicious wine tasting experience. Small location but great for an intimate group experience!

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Great staff who are very knowledgeable and friendly. The space is cozy and perfect for a relaxing evening.

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Good wine and a friendly staff. Definitely a nice, relaxed environment for Cap Hill.

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We were greeted with smiles and holiday cheer by the owners, Alex and Samuel and a third chap who was in training.

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I rarely leave one-star reviews because I usually choose places I genuinely enjoy--but this…read moreexperience was beyond irritating and disappointing. This used to be one of my favorite spots at Pike Market. For years, I made it a tradition to bring out-of-town guests here. Over time, I have brought more than 100 people here. It had a charming, warm, and welcoming feel--like a hidden gem in the city. It oozed with kindness and fun. Unfortunately, that has completely flipped! Since the new manager, Anthony, took over, the entire atmosphere has shocked me. What was once inviting now is rigid, cold, and unwelcoming. The biggest issue, however, was the way I was treated. The interaction felt unnecessarily rude and dismissive, which was both surprising and disappointing given my long history with this place. Great establishments are built not just on food or ambiance, but on how people are treated--and that piece is clearly missing now. It's especially unfortunate because the rest of the team still shows glimpses of what this place used to be. Jordon, was genuinely kind and pleasant, but one positive interaction couldn't outweigh the manager's miserable attitude. It's hard to see a place that once felt so special lose its charm like this. I know the winemaker Paul is a great person - so it is hard to leave such a terrible review, but at the same time, if this was my place -- I would want to know what was happening behind the scenes at my establishment. I truly hope leadership reflects on how customer experience is being handled moving forward. Don't give money to places that have toxic attitudes and are joy crushers! Life is too short and far too precious! In the meantime, there are many nearby spots that consistently deliver both quality and incredible hospitality. Skip this place, and instead go to Browne Family Vineyards Tasting Room, The Lonely Siren, The Pink Door, Place Pigalle, or Maximilien. Those places are working very hard to create an exceptional experience!

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