We're bourbon drinkers, and I usually have pretty good luck here. Their Bourbon buyer (Dustin) is always super helpful. I usually like to browse the shelves, even if I come in for a pre-paid bottle, and they have an amazing selection. I can't speak for any other liquors, I have a one track mind, but clean spot, nice customer service, and not a huge chain! read more

Everyone was SO helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I haven't had such great customer service in a long time. I mentioned that we were going to lunch and saw their signage, so stopped in. They gave me an ice pack to keep my cheese cool while we ate. Very thoughtful. read more

There are numerous places to buy wine but Wine Merchant goes above and beyond to make sure that folks get the best quality wine for the most reasonable prices. Although they aren't open for in person shopping, I have enjoyed doing business with them over email more than ever. Their daily newsletter with specials/bottles to look out for is perfect for me because it gives me a quick description/rating, and then I can look it up myself to find a suitable food to pair it with. All in all, I've had nothing but great experiences with this store and have even started my own mini wine collection because of them. Check them out, you will surely find something that works for you. They make excellent recommendations regardless of price or style. read more

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they're moving. spectacular service and staff. they helped coordinate a large order and didn't have to do so. amazing people.. they know their wines, bourbons, whiskey, and much else. a mainstay in St. Louis. read more

Wine merchant is my go-to spot for all my wine, liquor & unique snacks. customer service is always excellent. I've been going there for about 15 years because all their peers don't have the knowledge for value recommendations. They also don't push cheaper & less tasteful choices. read more

I came here to find something new and out of my comfort zone. What can I say? This place is amazing!!! It's got an amazing, large collection and you'll definitely find something you enjoy. They staff is exceptionally helpful and did a great job suggesting something I would like. Yeah, I was completely clueless about what I wanted. They did a great job asking me about which wines I had liked in the past and then gave me a few suggestions. I ended up getting a Malbec that's become one of my new favorites. Highly recommend this spot! read more

YES! I love the Wine Merchant's new location. It's a lot easier to access and a major facility upgrade. The building itself is a lot nicer and I hear they have a large basement. I came in to pick up 24 bottles of wine for an event I was hosting nearby. One of my favorite things about Wine Merchant is how helpful the staff is. When I'm looking for wine, I rarely know what I'm doing unless I'm looking for a specific brand. Someone came over and helped me right away. I told them I needed something around $10 a bottle and 12 red/12 white. The staff member immediately knew his most popular bottles in that range and I went with them--they were both a huge hit. I will for sure use them again in the future. Wine Merchant gotchyou! read more

I love the Wine Merchant. It's a fantastic place to get cheese, wine and spirits. The staff knows their stuff too -- I think they've tried every wine they have haha. I feel like most people think of this place and, b/c it's a wine shop, assume all the wine is expensive -- NOT the case! They have a TON of reasonably-priced bottles -- even under $12, and a lot of them are very good. They do a ton of free wine tastings during the week and on the weekends as well., which are fun and informative. Sign up for their e-newsletter to find out about closeouts and sale bottles. Pros: great service, incredible seleciton of wine, tons of inexensive options! Cons: none read more

You're not going to beat the Wine Merchant as an overall quality wine shop. We've been going to their classes sporadically for maybe 10 years now, and they have never failed to show us a good time. Their classes have a wide range of prices and make great gifts. We went to a France vs. US class, where we tasted comparable wines from both countries. It was actually a France vs California class, to make it a little easier on the presenter. It worked. The content was interesting and our instructor was extremely open to whatever kinds of discussion people wanted to get into. My highlight: I asked whether he had ever had a dry Missouri wine he liked, half expecting him to say no. To my surprise, he said he did - a Norton that had been aged several years. They give a discount on all purchases made in the shop after class, so we picked up a few bottles. There is a great selection of cheaper wines here, and they are eager to help whether you want to spend $10 or $50 on a bottle. They've got something for everyone and for me, they have always been really approachable. Love the new digs, too. Very nice. Parking is in back, fyi. read more

I love the wine merchant. The guys here are outstanding!! Ask them anything and they'll find the perfect wine or other alcohol for you. We tasted several before purchase when we were iffy on the description. Wines are well priced too! read more

The staff is very knowledgeable about regions and don't automatically go to the most expensive bottle they have. Always pleasant and don't hover as you are walking the aisles. Cheese counter is a great resource for new cheeses and salamis. Don't forget about their spirits & beers, many off the beaten path. A great local resource. read more

The Wine Merchant is simply the best wine store ever. They have an amazing selection of wines and the staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. They are never pushy or condescending, and they really know their sh*t. My husband and I regularly attend their classes as well, which are always enjoyable and informative. Jason is an especially great instructor! He's super knowledgeable and totally hilarious. Pro tip: they often have free tastings on Saturdays from featured winemakers, so those are a great way to try some new things. They also have a wide range of spirits/liquors, as well as mixers for cocktails. They carry Fever Tree ginger beer, which is the best ginger beer for moscow mules, in my opinion. The cheese counter here is awesome as well, and they will let you try anything. You can also stock up on all the other things you might need for a good cheese plate: nuts, crackers, honey, etc. I can't say enough good things about this place- I would give them 6 stars if I could. read more

I love this place, it's a wine fanatics best friend! I was having a difficult time tracking down this Italian red wine I come here, there it is on the shelf!!! Then come to find out they are hosting a free Italian wine tasting right upstairs. I went and found two more delicious bottles. Very helpful and friendly staff, lots of options in our price range! You can find excellent wine for $15! read more

The customer service here is amazing. Someone always greets you and is ready to help should you need it. Everything I've ever bought on their recommendation I've enjoyed. I love coming here read more

We had a private event here from a purchased Rotary auction item! OMG Amazing experience with Jason presenting an educational wine and food pairing (awesome pasta dish from The Crossing). Followed that with discounts in their store with the best wine selection in our area. Can't believe I had not been here before but will definitely be back! read more

Go to the Wine Merchant to get your Rombauer not Straubs. $10.00 more at Straubs and they know it and said take it or leave it. So I left it! Thanks Wine Merchant for your great prices. Don't buy from Straubs! read more

Excellent selection and top notch staff. Very down to earth and great recommendations at every price point.

One of my favorite wine stores. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I love the tasting room upstairs and the pourer is so knowledgeable of the wines he's pouring. Great cheeses also. They have even called me when my special cheese comes in. Kudos to The Wine Merchant. read more

The Wine Merchant is amazing! They helped us with all things related to wine and spirits for our destination wedding in St. Louis! Our cater didn't have the wines we preferred, so they allowed us to source from an outside vendor. Jason at TWM helped us to select an array of wines well suited to our taste and within our budget. They delivered our order directly to our caterer, which was hassle free! Jason also hand selected six special bottles of wine from around the world for us to use as our "guest book," which we had our guests sign and plan to open on our anniversaries. They also coordinated an order of spirits, wine and champagne which was delivered to our hotel. They have amazing wine and are friendly, knowledgeable, and just plain awesome. Highly recommend!! read more

You won't find a better selection of wines and bubbles in the Clayton area and the new location is really quite amazing. They have fun classes that are affordable, informative and with enough samples that you leave feeling good. Plus they have samples every Saturday, Including food. And speaking of food they also have wine pairing nights with some of the better local restaurants. You have to get on their mailing list, they always have something going on. And they are usually happy to make a special custom orders even by the bottle. But if you do decide to get a case you'll save at least 10%! These guys will help you find a good read for less than 10 bucks or a nice bubbly that isn't sweet from the Champagne region - they know it all. read more

The best place for wine and cheese in St. Louis. They deliver incredible customer service and are very knowledgeable about wine and cheese. Their classes and free tastings are wonderful educational resources. Jason, the owner, is awesome and will help (or his staff) you find the best wine at your price point. Finally, the staff could be very snobby given what they know and do, but they are not, and they truly care about their patrons. Their wine club is a must! read more

Excellent down to earth service. They have a broad spectrum of prices. Wine and cheese selection is the best in any city I have lived in. Go to one of their classes too! They really care about your education. The classes are also very affordable. The owner and workers want you to be able to enjoy the wine you buy and share in their passion. read more

After a very trying day, I got home to realize that I was out of Maker's Mark and my husband was out of vodka. Call the National Guard! With us being new to the area, I realized I didn't have a home liquor store yet. So I hopped on Yelp and bada boom bada bing, Th Wine Merchant pops up. So, I mosey on over. My first impression of the place was that it was going to be extremely expensive. I was wrong. The pricing was relatively low and they have a wide array of merchandise. The pleasant part of this whole experience was being helped by John. He was very nice, personable and knowledgeable on the various Liquors and beers that they carry. After making my purchases, we started talking about the various types of beers that we like. John pointed me to a Spaten Optimator. He actually love this beer so much that he bought a six pack and gave me one of the beers! Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is customer service. I really appreciated it and will definitely be returning. Thanks John for making my day! read more

Selection and prices compare w anyone The bourbon and whiskey are equally good Service was friendly and I had trouble w a frosted glass and they easily returned without hassle Very impressive for the space read more

Love this place. The people that work there are so nice and helpful. Love the music I always here playing there (like the Dead!). Great selection. Great classes. I drive out of my way to get my booze here :) read more