I recently endeavoured to find Licataa, the sparkling red wine created/developed by Raekwon. I know I am several years late to this, but recently heard about it and struggled to find any bottles near me. A google search directed me towards Rain City Wines. I haven't bought too much wine online other than through subscriptions, and was unsure how it was going to go but I have to say Rain City surpassed my expectations in packaging, shipping time, and care they put in assembling it all together. I'll definitely order from them in the future the next time I need to track down a bottle that isn't available in my area. Thank you, Rain City! Also if you get your hands on any more bottles of Licataa, send them my way! read more

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Rain city wines has the most incredible selection of imported wines. You can find anything from a barolo to champagne to a bottle of port or dessert wine. He has the most unique and fairly priced wines in my opinion. He usually has a tasting every Friday from 4-7pm that showcases some of his favorites for the season. Josh, the owner is very knowledgeable and can help you find just about anything you're looking for. Do not hesitate to stop by! A guaranteed good time. read more

Lovely wine store with a great selection! Josh, the owner, was extremely helpful. The prices were very good. Support your local businesses!

I've been coming here for a few months. The owner is great and the wines are amazing. I highly recommend!

Rain City Wine recently had new ownership take over. Josh (the new owner) is extremely knowledgeable in wine and I highly recommend stopping in for wine. Very reasonably priced and a great place to explore non-US wines! Highly recommend read more

Great communication. Got Champagne in time for party. Professional packing and fast shipping. Will shop here again.

Posted hours said they were open. Went down to find a sign on the door saying they were closed. Made a trip to pick up my wine. Maybe they should post the proper hours on their website. Glad he can take vacation, but maybe he should let his customers know they're closed. Pretty much fed up with his smug sign. I won't sue you, but I'll be taking my business elsewhere. Plenty of other places to buy overpriced wine read more

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Ordered via website after an email exchange. Santo was very responsive to questions and items were shipped as promised. And the wines are spectacular! read more

I've been to RCW several times now and I've had a great experience. Santos (owner) is knowledgeable and unfiltered so if your ears are sensitive be prepared. I'm a noob when it comes to wine therefore I ask noob questions and at no time did he make me feel like an idiot. He loves to talk and is passionate about wine. I definitely recommend this wine shop. read more

The owner was rude and strongly uninformed in many of wines basic knowledge. He has dunked his head in pure European wines while rejecting American wines and all they have done. This is a one sided wine shop with a wine owner who does not care nor know his clients as they walk in the door as to what they like or where they come from. He should spend more time knowing them instead of trying to insult them and impress them! In short don't waste your time going to this store ...you would be better served at any local grocery store! Sad but true!! read more

Santo is the best. Extremely down to earth and keeps it real. Has an epic knowledge of wine but gives recommendations with humility for those new to vast world of wine. read more

Owner was friendly and knowledgeable. Seemed like a good dude. Helped me pick out a more expensive wine to cellar for a bit and a inexpensive wine to drink with pizza this week. I'll be back. read more

I stumbled across rain city wines while searching for a bottle of bordeaux a friend of mine had served at a dinner gathering. No one in town had the same vintage and none of them seemed interested in helping me out. Rain city wines was the exception! They were able to help me out and locate a few bottles of the vintage I was hoping to add to my wine cabinet. They also suggested some other wines which I was surprised were of equal quality. This is why I shop local with a business that is willing to earn and keep my business. read more

I finally stopped by this hidden gem in of all places Bothell! Excellent French & Italian wine selections among many others in a kitch setting. The owner Santo seems very knowledgeable and was very happy to help select my wines. Ill be bak for sure! read more

Always love coming here. Great selection of Old World wines. Knowledgeable proprietor, and always a great shopping experience.

Rain City Wines is fabulous. The owner is outstanding and he really knows his wines. Timothy M. is misguided in his harsh review. Rain City is all about fine wines from outside the US because American wines can easily be found elsewhere in the Seattle area. Rain City has a deep and fantastic inventory of hard to find/never seen wines because stock sells so quickly here. The owner genuinly cares about helping everyone who comes into the shop and has never steered me wrong. If you want US-sourced wines, go elsewhere. If you want knowledgeable wine advice from a caring and thoughtful owner, go to Rain City Wines. You will not be disappointed. read more

Rain City Wines is really quite the find. Friendly service focused on quality wines of all prices. Santo hasn't steered me wrong yet when it has come to his recommendations and all have been quite fairly priced. read more

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and I ended up getting the perfect bottle for less than half of what I expected to pay! The selection was amazing, I will definitely be back next time I need a good gift bottle! read more

Just moved to the area and was lucky enough to stumble upon this store with my wife. Really down-to-earth and friendly owner. Let us sample a bunch of wines and chatted it up with us like we were good friends. Have some pretty good selections at good prices too and he does his best to find good selections from importers. Definitely recommend and look forward to going again. read more

Fantastic boutique wine shop. Great prices on some great European wines at a lower price than their American counterpart. Owner is very knowledgeable, and helpful. Friday and Saturday afternoon tastings are always phenomenal. Once you buy wines here, you'll never go back to the crappy American grocery store wines. read more

What a fantastic and much-needed addition to downtown Bothell. The proprietor, Santo was extremely knowledgable, and made some great recommendations. I had three tasty drops, all three were delightful, and took home a few bottles from their ecclectic selection from around the world. This is not your father's wine shop. There is a very welcome1:100 approximate ratio of local vintages to imports, enitcing you into desire to explore your global palate with unique vintages from Spain, Portugal, and many a destination often missed in the ubiquitous local vintage wine scene. You REALLY must stop in for a visit and sample a drop, and I can guarantee you will go home with a few bottles you've never tried before. It is going to be really difficult to bother with the extra 100 yards to get to Woodinville anymore... read more

I recommended this wine shop to a friend and she was thrilled! Mentioned it three times. The owner was helpful about recommendations and is never too busy to answer questions. Have him show you how to properly taste wine. I have a hard time following through with this but I like that he isn't condescending about it. Great little wine shop! Thanks, Rain City Wines. read more

Had the most amazing experience at Rain City Wines. The owner wasn't interested in impressing me with expensive wines, but with good quality wines and was so incredibly helpful with suggestions and his time. Will definitely we going back for fantastic wine and fantastic service! read more

A great experience, Santo was helpful in answering our questions and he made it fun to learn about the options available to us. We wanted a Pinot and Santo recommended a bottle of the Syncline. It was amazing. Really enjoyed the shopping experience and customer service and am looking forward to going back again. Their blog has a full list of events and there are tastings on the weekend. read more

I happened to find this store on a recent trip. The owner introduced me to some new wines, which were all good and a great value. Hopefully I will be in town when they do a tasting! read more