  Gene Member Username: Gene Post Number: 55 Registered: 10-2006 |
Started enjoying a glass or two of wine lately. Who on the eastside, besides Trader Joe's has a good selection, price and can guide a novice with a selection? Made some bad choices on my own that ended up down the drain. Thanks | ||
Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 202 Registered: 06-2005 |
Cloverleaf Fine Wine (soon to be Detroit Drinks) will be moving to Royal Oak soon. everyone there will be able to help you find what you like! royal oak is kind of east side... | ||
Citylife313 Member Username: Citylife313 Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2008 |
Try Cost Plus wine warehouse in Eastern Market great selection. | ||
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421 Post Number: 422 Registered: 02-2005 |
Gene-Woods Beverage on Mack in Grosse Pointe Woods, has a good selection, good priced. Also, like Citylife above mentioned.Cost Plus, see Dan Mc Carthy. he can help you out. | ||
Swingline Member Username: Swingline Post Number: 1029 Registered: 11-2003 |
Is that wine store in the Mack/Moross shopping center still there? I forgot the name. It was an excellent store but I haven't been over there in many months. Cost Plus is outstanding. Harbortown has a very good selection too. | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1613 Registered: 09-2007 |
"Is that wine store in the Mack/Moross shopping center still there? I forgot the name. It was an excellent store but I haven't been over there in many months. Cost Plus is outstanding. Harbortown has a very good selection too." Yeah, old Gibbs is still there. I have an off-topic question. Is he associated with the Corner Wine/Beer store that sits vacant/as a storage room (but in good condition) on Gratiot and Peter Hunt (Harper) ? | ||
Clayton Member Username: Clayton Post Number: 21 Registered: 02-2008 |
Drise - do you drink? | ||
Ghetto_butterfly Member Username: Ghetto_butterfly Post Number: 794 Registered: 09-2004 |
In Detroit - Harbortown Market on E. Jefferson near Mt. Elliot has a pretty good wine selection | ||
Rel Member Username: Rel Post Number: 153 Registered: 02-2008 |
Ditto on Cost Plus in Eastern Market... very well-rounded selection. Anything from $3.99 to $399, lol. Knowledgable help, too. | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 4542 Registered: 10-2003 |
One of the best wine sites on the web is Detroit's own www.gangofpour.com headed by Oak Parkers George Heritier and Kim Adams. This both fun and informative and, as an original charter gangster - nom de vin 'The Zinfidel', I can assure you will find an amazing wealth of wine information local, national and international. These folks know their wines. Our motto, "Nuquam Spuemus" [We drink it all, never spit a drop.  ]  Good taste even starts at the bottom with "jug wines that won't gag you", if you are ever put on wine probation, and works its way up. My flavorite? Rhone region Gigondas'. | ||
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer Post Number: 448 Registered: 08-2004 |
Cost Plus is closing their Michigan stores, except for their outlets in A2 and Grand Rapids. | ||
Rel Member Username: Rel Post Number: 158 Registered: 02-2008 |
Wrong "Cost Plus". This is an independently-owned shop, not affiliated with "Cost Plus World Market". Keep an eye on World Market's liquidation of certain stores, although their wine hasn't been reduced (I am not certain they can go below a certain markup by law). Thanks for the great link, Lowell! | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 1282 Registered: 09-2004 |
Wrong Cost Plus L_P. Cost Plus Wines in Eastern Market is not going anywhere. Excellent selection, excellent staff. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 6322 Registered: 08-2004 |
The only entire case of wine I've ever purchased was at that Eastern Market Cost Plus. Is Dan McCarthy the older gentleman? The case I purchased was a superb 1976 (can't remember the vinyard)... German Riesling Qualitäts Wein Mit Prädikat Auslese! It was Ausgezeichnet! (The drinking version of Fahrvergnügen!). | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 4544 Registered: 10-2003 |
Three votes for Cost Plus. Very nice people, excellent selection at all price levels. | ||
Rel Member Username: Rel Post Number: 159 Registered: 02-2008 |
I think Dan is Ted's son who took over recently. Ted retired, I think, but helps when it get's busy Try their great Vouvray for under $10! A trip to the cheese counter at Hirt's isn't complete without a trip down the block to CP. | ||
Professorscott Member Username: Professorscott Post Number: 1112 Registered: 12-2006 |
Four for Cost Plus. We've had wines we've tried at restaurants and couldn't find at any other retail store, then bop down to Eastern Market and they have what you need. Last time the wife picked up a couple nice chef's knives at Butcher and Packer's, since we were in the neighborhood. Damn, now I'm thirsty | ||
Jrvass Member Username: Jrvass Post Number: 497 Registered: 01-2007 |
http://www.bumwine.com/ | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 11644 Registered: 12-2003 |
From what I've seen, Mr. McCarthy still drops in for the tastings...he is one of the funniest and friendliest fellows. Always a big splash when he drops into Vivio's afterwards. And he carried it on with his sons...yeah, I'm only buying wine in Eastern Market...if I can help it. They go out of their way to inform and help. | ||
Magnasco Member Username: Magnasco Post Number: 237 Registered: 10-2003 |
For a while I was going to Cost Plus but really have enjoyed the same type of service over at Gibbs lately. And it is easier to get in and out of. While in there the last time they recommended a Washington state wine (chard, cab and merlot) which were all wonderful at 6.99 a bottle. Went back and got a case of the chardonnay. It's one of those places where I am usually the only one in there when I go and I wonder how they stay in business. I know they do have an online newsletter and also do some tastings each year. | ||
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421 Post Number: 425 Registered: 02-2005 |
magnasco- Wich Gibbs did you go to? | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1617 Registered: 09-2007 |
Pgn, I thought there was only one Gibbs (Moross and Mack)? | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 762 Registered: 08-2007 |
jrvass- The Bumwine link was very interesting ... I think they had everything covered except bumwine ettiquette. - how to fold the paper bag around the bottle - urination strategy - fund raising techniques - MD 20/20 an alternative energy source thanx for the link, btw I always bring Thunderbird to a party, it never fails to make exactly the wrong impression. | ||
Parkguy Member Username: Parkguy Post Number: 221 Registered: 04-2007 |
I often buy wine at Merchants in Dearborn. Great wine shop. I think they had one on the east side, but I'm not sure anymore. | ||
Swingline Member Username: Swingline Post Number: 1030 Registered: 11-2003 |
Gibbs' original store used to be on Gratiot. After they opened at Mack/Moross, they ran both stores for several years. I believe they closed the Gratiot store about 5 or 6 years ago. Not sure exactly when though. Eastsiders can also find good wine shops at the Yorkshire Market on Mack Avenue and the Village Wine Shop on East Jefferson in Grosse Pointe Park. | ||
Melody Member Username: Melody Post Number: 140 Registered: 11-2007 |
There's a non-smoking wine bar that sells wine on Jefferson (Nautical Mile) between 10 and 9 Mile, right? There's a great selection of wine and beer, actually at the new Buscemi's on Harper just south of 10 mile. My favorite east side stop is the place at 12 Mile at I-94, Empire Market or Emporium or something? | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1618 Registered: 09-2007 |
Oh ok, Thanks Swingline. | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 3918 Registered: 02-2004 |
Costco has a very nice selection as does Meijers (to my shock). Very decent prices. I'm going to try that website, Lowell. Thanks. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2519 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: Funny you should mention that. I recently received my mailing list from Loring for their 2006 Spring release. As is my practice, I did some googling to find what some who have done some barrel tasting have to say about the wines. The gang of pour blog came up near the top of the list. It is kind of odd to be in california and read a wine blog out of michigan for a peak into the upcoming release...but the insight was appreciated. | ||
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421 Post Number: 428 Registered: 02-2005 |
Melody- Its a microwinery on Jefferson, bet 9 and 10. Red Cap.They have good wine, reasonably priced | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 11648 Registered: 12-2003 |
quote: Um...then wouldn't it be the right impression? (for YOU, of course!) | ||
Diehard Member Username: Diehard Post Number: 320 Registered: 03-2005 |
It's a small place, but Yorkshire Market has some good stuff. On Mack just west of Cadieux. | ||
Magnasco Member Username: Magnasco Post Number: 238 Registered: 10-2003 |
Yeah, the Gibbs is in the shopping plaza at Mack and Moross. I do like the selection at Village Market but they are nowhere near as helpful as Gibbs. And Yorkshire is walking distance, so always nice to have in a pinch. Maybe I need to join a wine club. | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 3947 Registered: 02-2004 |
I get wine from A Taste of California - and you can get international selections. info@atasteofcalifornia.com Most of the big vinyards have clubs to join - Bonny Doon, Cline have great selections. | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 4552 Registered: 10-2003 |
www.winebuys.com, right here in the D, has great advice and deals. Also you can go there and pick it up yourself, if you wish. Instead of getting a customer the usual Harry & David style packaged holiday baskets, I had winebuys.com put together a case of wine, each bottle different. It was a huge hit. For you wine aficionados here is the selection: Warre's King's Tawny Porto NV Tablas Creek Cotes Rouge 2004 Tablas Creek Cotes Blanc 2005 Nine Stones Hilltops Shiraz 2005 Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages 2004 Cono Sur Vision Chardonnay 2006 Cono Sur Vision Merlot 2005 Marques de Caceres Rose 2005 Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva - 1998 Coudoulet De Beaucastel Cote du Rhone Rouge 2003 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2005 Weinbach Gewurztraminer Reserve Personelle - 2004 | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 2145 Registered: 11-2003 |
Looking for a Schloss Vollrads (mit Pradikat)_ anywhere in the metro area. Any suggestions? I do not see it listed in winebuys.com and Gibb's, my usual source , is not the answer this time. | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 1069 Registered: 09-2005 |
The LCBO in Ontario apparently carries a Schloss Vollrads Reisling (see link below). The LCBO can usually order anything you want, for a price. Of course, purchasing alcohol in Canada may be subject to duties and taxes upon importation to the United States. http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/P roductResultsController?ITEM_N AME=Schloss+Vollrads+&ITEM_NUM BER= | ||
Raptor56 Member Username: Raptor56 Post Number: 270 Registered: 05-2007 |
My sister's wine snob boyfriend swears by Champanes on Chicago Road in Warren http://www.champanes.com/ The Liquor Resort on Grosebeck south of Hall road has a nice selection. Embassy Wine at 12 mile and I94 in Roseville has half a store devoted to wine. I'd also recommend doing some wine tasting at various Michigan wineries. There are a bunch around Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula (Sleeping Bear Dunes area). I have toured a number of them myself, and thoroughly enjoyed it. http://www.michiganwines.com/W ineries/wineries.html btw, Meijer has a good selection if your in a fix and need it quick. | ||
Alan55 Member Username: Alan55 Post Number: 1257 Registered: 09-2005 |
Warre's King's Tawny Porto NV Tablas Creek Cotes Rouge 2004 Tablas Creek Cotes Blanc 2005 Nine Stones Hilltops Shiraz 2005 Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages 2004 Cono Sur Vision Chardonnay 2006 Cono Sur Vision Merlot 2005 Marques de Caceres Rose 2005 Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva - 1998 Coudoulet De Beaucastel Cote du Rhone Rouge 2003 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2005 Weinbach Gewurztraminer Reserve Personelle - 2004 Lowell - thanks for supporting the Michigan wine industry with all of those interesting local vintages. | ||
Adamjab19 Member Username: Adamjab19 Post Number: 830 Registered: 11-2003 |
Ill second cost plus as a great place to find a wine you have tried in a restaurant. Red Hat is good too. Me and my wife bottled our party favors there for our wedding. Very nice people. Try their velapalacio and gertzuliner (sp?) | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1446 Registered: 06-2005 |
Just got back from Traverse City this weekend. Brought back a lot of wine. Chateau Grand Traverse has suddenly become a favorite of mine. The Wine Shop in Grosse Pointe on Mack just North of Vernier has very reasonable pricing(lots of 5 dollar bottles). I did notice that his markup on the Chateaux Grand Traverse is about 40% from what I bought up there. I am really enjoying the Michigan wineries now. | ||
Rel Member Username: Rel Post Number: 197 Registered: 02-2008 |
(Broken_main, if you like MI wineries, also try Chateau Chantal. It's not far from Chateau Grand Traverse. Some local stores like Holiday in Royal Oak carry them) | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 5247 Registered: 10-2003 |
My buddy works at General Wine and Liquor as a rep so he has some stories. The one that I hear a lot of is store in GP (I think on Mack) that sells more wine than the top 5 stores in Oakland County put together. One of their reps makes 25K a year from that one store alone!•• | ||
Alley Member Username: Alley Post Number: 30 Registered: 02-2008 |
Mattie's Perch cab shiraz ia a great cheapie! Maybe not for dinner parties, but for chilling at home, an A! | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1448 Registered: 06-2005 |
Rel.. Chateau Chantal is the very first winery that I tasted at. Beautiful Inn, Nice Vineyard, Excellent wine. I must say that I stock it in my wine cabinet as well. I wanted to go to Chateau Chantal this past weekend but the roads were very slippery on the Old Mission. I will, be going back in 2 months(after my wife delivers) and I may just come back with about 6 cases. | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 2151 Registered: 11-2003 |
I second those choices on Chateau Chantal, Great Inn, Great view and great wine. Have you tried any of Dr. Pontes' own wines? | ||
Alley Member Username: Alley Post Number: 36 Registered: 02-2008 |
Wiater's on 8 mile, just East of Groesbeck, has a decent selection of wine...and a great selection of beer | ||
Rel Member Username: Rel Post Number: 219 Registered: 02-2008 |
Broken_main, CONGRATS on the baby on the way Try their Naughty Red served slightly chilled, or their Gewürztraminer for dessert. I try to mention Michigan wineries (especially Chantal) to managers of big-box grocery stores because we have some great Michigan businesses to support! We are fortunate to have several good MI wineries to choose from, a result of our unique climate(s). | ||
Raptor56 Member Username: Raptor56 Post Number: 274 Registered: 05-2007 |
If we're talking MI wines. I'm all for Good Harbor's Rose and Harbor Red, as well as Chateau Grand Traverse Reislings | ||
Dag Member Username: Dag Post Number: 222 Registered: 10-2003 |
While some of Chantel's wines are decent, I tend to prefer other vineyards in the area. I have grown fond of Left Foot Charley's vintages as well as Gill's Pier Dunes label. It seems like every time I am up in the area the wines improve and the knowledge there deepens. Leelanaeu just had their St. Valentine's Day wine tour, while it is a shame that I missed it I do look forward to the others later in the year. | ||
Bucket Member Username: Bucket Post Number: 43 Registered: 10-2003 |
As far as selection and price, I would vote for Champanes in Warren. They can't be beat on selection and they often have blowout pricing that can't be beat on certain items. As far as high-touch service and friendly, knowledgable staff goes, I'd vote for either Cost Plus or Gibbs. | ||
Orange_barrel Member Username: Orange_barrel Post Number: 14 Registered: 02-2008 |
There are some great wineries in Leelanau County along the east side of the pinky. Chateau Fontaine, Good Harbor and Black Star Farms get my vote. | ||
Magnasco Member Username: Magnasco Post Number: 240 Registered: 10-2003 |
Does anyone locally do a good Michigan wine tasting event? | ||
Parkguy Member Username: Parkguy Post Number: 227 Registered: 04-2007 |
Orange-- I also like Black Star Farms. And, I really enjoy Bel Lago's Late Harvest Reisling. Very much a dessert wine. They also sometimes have an "ice wine" Reisling, which is allowed to freeze on the vine and then harvested at night while frozen. Expensive, as you can guess, but a small bottle once a year is a treat. I also like everything I've had from Gill's Pier. They only have a handful of varieties, but all are nice. | ||
Virgochick Member Username: Virgochick Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2006 |
Holiday Market in Royal Oak is the best place to get wine. Not only is their selection the best, Brian the wine manager can pair a wine--within your budget--with any meal. For wine tasting events, sign up with the Detroit Wine Organization. http://www.detroitwine.org/ | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 3973 Registered: 02-2004 |
I'm sorry, I have mad love for Holiday Market, but their wines are wildly overpriced. They don't have a single wine you couldn't get anywhere else for less money. Black Star Farms makes the most delicious pear brandy in the world. http://www.blackstarfarms.com/ winery/spirits/?id=156 | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 332 Registered: 10-2005 |
Best deals I have found are at Costco. I found a couple of real nice deals at Harbortown Market. Reasonable selection for a small grocery store. Cost Plus and Harbortown---Eastside and Detroit. | ||
Civilprotectionunit4346 Member Username: Civilprotectionunit4346 Post Number: 630 Registered: 06-2007 |
I like a good Riesling...Im not to partial to red wines. I heard from a friend of mine at work they are going to shut down all the Cost Plus stores in Michigan...and not keep any open. From what my buddy at work said was because of how slow sales have been at their stores. | ||
Pythonmaster Member Username: Pythonmaster Post Number: 133 Registered: 12-2006 |
Market Square at 13 and Southfield, great selection and best prices. |
