quite literally the rudest employees ive ever encountered. needed a stiff drink just to interact…read morewith them. save yourselves

As many have noted in the reviews here, the staff can be wild. I once witnessed a…read morecustomer--obviously inexperienced with wine--tell the manager she was looking for a natural wine then ask him about a particular wine on the shelf only for him to snap at her "well THAT's not a natural wine!!" She looked bewildered, and I walked out before I had to endure any more bad vibes. I've been here many, many times over the years and finally stopped going because the energy in the store is so wrong. One star for an admittedly excellent selection and often fair pricing. But man what a great operation they could run in such a cool neighborhood--but only with a new staff under new management

Wine Gems, led by knowledgeable local business owner Dave, offers a highly commendable selection of…read morewines and spirits. Dave's expertise is evident and greatly appreciated, providing valuable guidance to customers. The store's diverse inventory caters to various price points, ensuring that both casual patrons and discerning oenophiles can find a suitable selection. A significant strength of the establishment is Dave's ability to expertly assist customers in finding wines and spirits that align with their preferences and budget, from light white wines to robust bourbons. From time to time, Dave holds wine tastings which afford the opportunity to taste a few varietals that might never pass across your tongue otherwise. Stop in and give Dave a few minutes of your time and he will get you setup for a wonderful evening.

David was so helpful as I am not a wine drinker & was looking for a gift for my friend. Cute shop &…read moregreat prices. Was in & out. Parking easy! 5 stars!

My favorite wine shop in the US. I have bought wine shipped home to Baltimore and now visited the…read moretiny, crowded store. Hugo was so helpful! The selection rocks! They have a wine bar next door and I had a great glass of all natural Portuguese rose at happy hour pricing of 9.99. I was too stuffed from lunch to try food or drink more wine. What a find!

great staff, nice selection of natural wines for the wine geeks (also plenty of conventional wine…read moreand spirits for the "normies"). open late. love this place.

This was an impulse stop and i was happy to look around. The place has their items separated by…read morered, white, orange, rose and other. They had a wide variety of items. I got a mascato (i love sweet wines) an orange wine (dry and tart) and a yuzu sake (strong and citrusy). The staff was great and super friendly. I know nothing about wine so i got assistance in picking the orange wine. The staff member was happy to assist and make jokes. They were able to explain all the wines i had asked about. The place doesnt get crowded but people kept coming in and out. Once paying they provided us a wine bag specifically to add 6 bottle pockets. This place is great. I wish it wasnt so far from my work or home to visit more often.

I miss the days when dandelion's selection catered to a wider range of budgets. Noticed a number of…read morereviews in recent years saying the same. It's pretty sad to see such a sign of gentrification, especially when there was a point where the snootiness and inaccessible was nowhere to be found. Also, update your hours here and on Google Maps. Frustrating when you rely on these sources to pick up a bottle as a gift before a party only to find that open time is noon, not 11AM as listed.

Despaña is a looong walk from my job but you need to walk around and get your steps in, right?…read more They have a deli counter full of pintxos and tapas for gods sake. Like Pokemon you gotta catch them ALL. If you haven been to Spain or if you havent experienced a tapas bar, here is your bag chance! Today they had GILDAS at the deli counter. These are little sticks with white anchovy and little green peppers that are not too hot. I also had the little bread with peppers, the thinnest slice of manchego with 2 little chorizo sausages. These tasty morsels were amazing. They also have potato croquetas with and without meat and also Tortilla español also with or without meat. There were all manner of olives too. You also have to go to the wine store and try special Spanish wines like Priorat and Rioja This place is wonderful and worth the trip!

Love finding different Spanish stores around the city when I'm nostalgic and I'm craving something…read morefrom home. I decided to get some morcilla, picos and cheese (unfortunately they didn't have any aceitunas filled with anchovies). Very pricey compared to prices in Spain but it was expected as it happens a in every store I go. The one thing I would say, the girl who attended us was very standoffish, not helpful and had some sort of attitude which didn't make the shopping experience pleasant. Nevertheless, I hope this was just a one time occurrence because I really want to go back and try the bar area where they serve tapas and drinks.

If you enjoy agave spirits, mezcals and tequilas, and like trying something new, go see Jose at the…read moreWine Hut. He has repeatedly made excellent suggestions, honing in on exactly what I am looking for at the right price point. He's amazing! He's the reason I return to this store, again and again.

I love going to the wine hut but unfortunately it seems like I just got scammed? I purchased a wine…read moreyesterday for $31.99+ tax and really liked it, so I came back today to buy two bottles and the guy at the register told me they just "happened" to raise the price to $51.99 from the day before. I was a bit surprised, but still purchased the bottles, and looked up the prices on their website after to see that the same bottle was still $31.99 :( Really disappointing since I've loved coming to this shop for their selection and service. I don't think I will be recommending this shop after this experience.

They make a great Whiskey and do the tour and have really great time. It's also in a cool…read moreneighborhood for food after.

Great fun tour. She was informative, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was my first distillery tour…read more We got there a bit early so got to try some of their cocktails and a cheese platter, everything was delicious. We then started our tour and again we loved our tour guide. She was funny, not over the top and she knew her stuff. It was a very easy going tour. She got her points across easily and we got to try all the types of gin and rye. I really did like their gin, never realized there were so many tastes and flavors that could distinguish them, but i noticed it. Also, their juniper berries were good! We hope to find ourselves back in the area to try their new batches soon.

Prices are 10-20% higher here compared to other nearby options. In a pinch it's ok but you can do…read morebetter elsewhere.

Since they took over next door and doubled in size, their beer selection has somehow shrunk. If it…read morewasn't right down the block I wouldn't bother anymore.