http://winecast.net/2006/02/01/winecast-52-wine-shops-that-feel-the-love/ A wine podcast and blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:02:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://winecast.net/2006/02/01/winecast-52-wine-shops-that-feel-the-love/#comment-36659 Winecast » Blog Archive » Winecast 54 - When in Rhone Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:23:24 +0000 http://winecast.net/?p=316#comment-36659 [...] Longtime readers and listeners of my podcast will recall I have covered those more common Rhône varietals in the past, so I eschewed the “easy way out” and visited Chuck at Solo Vino in St. Paul for some recommendations. After all, they were the store that I found the bottling of Counoise for WBW 18 last month. After a bit of discussion and consideration of some of their many Rhône blends, and some other obscure varietals, we selected two blends for tasting this time; one white and one red. [...] [...] Longtime readers and listeners of my podcast will recall I have covered those more common Rhône varietals in the past, so I eschewed the “easy way out” and visited Chuck at Solo Vino in St. Paul for some recommendations. After all, they were the store that I found the bottling of Counoise for WBW 18 last month. After a bit of discussion and consideration of some of their many Rhône blends, and some other obscure varietals, we selected two blends for tasting this time; one white and one red. [...]

]]> http://winecast.net/2006/02/01/winecast-52-wine-shops-that-feel-the-love/#comment-36561 Michael Uphues Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:07:14 +0000 http://winecast.net/?p=316#comment-36561 If you are in the Billings Montana metropolitan area, stop at The City Vineyard. You'll momentarily forget that you are in Montana, but do not be fooled,it's still Montana. It is a warm and friendly place and the staff is extremely accomodating. If you ask them, they might even find you something special to go with Montana raised bison. Time to eat. Later. If you are in the Billings Montana metropolitan area, stop at The City Vineyard. You’ll momentarily forget that you are in Montana, but do not be fooled,it’s still Montana. It is a warm and friendly place and the staff is extremely accomodating. If you ask them, they might even find you something special to go with Montana raised bison. Time to eat. Later.

]]> http://winecast.net/2006/02/01/winecast-52-wine-shops-that-feel-the-love/#comment-36301 Collin Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:21:28 +0000 http://winecast.net/?p=316#comment-36301 Great episode. I have two shops that I am loyal to & being a regular customer really pays off. My wine guys are starting to know my likes & dislikes & can now point me in the direction of wines they think I will like. If ever in Memphis check out Joe's & Buster's both in Midtown. Cheers, Collin Great episode. I have two shops that I am loyal to & being a regular customer really pays off. My wine guys are starting to know my likes & dislikes & can now point me in the direction of wines they think I will like. If ever in Memphis check out Joe’s & Buster’s both in Midtown.
Cheers,
Collin

]]> http://winecast.net/2006/02/01/winecast-52-wine-shops-that-feel-the-love/#comment-36264 Winecast » Blog Archive » So what’s your favorite wine store? Fri, 03 Feb 2006 16:26:30 +0000 http://winecast.net/?p=316#comment-36264 [...] Pat posted a challenge in the comments from my last podcast where I talked about my favorite wine store. What’s yours? [...] [...] Pat posted a challenge in the comments from my last podcast where I talked about my favorite wine store. What’s yours? [...]

]]> http://winecast.net/2006/02/01/winecast-52-wine-shops-that-feel-the-love/#comment-36263 Pat Uphues Fri, 03 Feb 2006 03:04:52 +0000 http://winecast.net/?p=316#comment-36263 A wine shop that feels the love in the near west suburbs of Chicago is "The Cork", located in Riverside, IL. Issa and Jaime Swies go to great lengths to accommodate their customers. In an area with many choices for shopping, including some warehouse-sized wine stores, The Cork is a haven for tasting and buying in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. Let's hear from other "winecastheads" about their favorite spots. After all, we're all in this together. A wine shop that feels the love in the near west suburbs of Chicago is “The Cork”, located in Riverside, IL. Issa and Jaime Swies go to great lengths to accommodate their customers. In an area with many choices for shopping, including some warehouse-sized wine stores, The Cork is a haven for tasting and buying in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. Let’s hear from other “winecastheads” about their favorite spots. After all, we’re all in this together.

]]> http://winecast.net/2006/02/01/winecast-52-wine-shops-that-feel-the-love/#comment-36260 Ellen Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:51:44 +0000 http://winecast.net/?p=316#comment-36260 Solo Vino is so fabulous, I actually feel guilty when I buy wine elsewhere (which doesn't happen often because I live within walking distance of Solo Vino). Dana, Chuck, and Robert aren't just good at stocking wines, they're good at creating a lovely retail experience. They make it easy to ask for advice without losing face. They always make me feel as though they appreciate my business, even though I typically buy wines priced at $10 or less. And they let me bring my lumbering, extroverted, 80-pound greyhound into the store. I'd call them a neighborhood treasure but that would not only be a cliché, it would be an understatement. Solo Vino is so fabulous, I actually feel guilty when I buy wine elsewhere (which doesn’t happen often because I live within walking distance of Solo Vino). Dana, Chuck, and Robert aren’t just good at stocking wines, they’re good at creating a lovely retail experience. They make it easy to ask for advice without losing face. They always make me feel as though they appreciate my business, even though I typically buy wines priced at $10 or less. And they let me bring my lumbering, extroverted, 80-pound greyhound into the store. I’d call them a neighborhood treasure but that would not only be a cliché, it would be an understatement.

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