The Wine Chap

Wine selection is good but seems to be over-​priced. Hard liquor selection is very, very sparse.
Staff is always turning over, I feel like I never see the same people twice. EXCEPT for an elderly man who is an asshole. I’ve had the displeasure of dealing with him a few times. After the last, never going back. Also, bottles are dusty as hell. Rotate those things (as a side note, I’ve been privy to more than one customer complaining about corked bottles).
There are a few wine and spirit shops in this areas, use any one of those.
Two stars for location only.

I dig the name. I like the location (even if it’s a wee bit hard to find; look for the Publix). I think there are some things to work on.
The Wine Chap fits in well with Belle Meade. The name, product and location makes it easy to grab a bottle before a dinner party or on the way home after a long day. I’d been out running errands and decided I’d earned a bottle of wine so I looked to see what was nearby and stopped in. The store is on the smaller side but it’s not a hole. Just know not to expect the sweeping aisles found in other wine stores in the metro. The wine is grouped by varietal and, then, by country of origin. It sounds straight-​forward. In actuality, it’s a bit of a mess. The groupings change abruptly and I found the browsing experience to be somewhere jarring. Once you find what you’re looking for, you should find the selection to be satisfying. This was further complicated by the lack of customer service I experienced (more than once; shame on me) when looking for a bottle. Unfortunately, I am not the only Unilocaler to pick up on the unwanted/bored/can’t be bothered attitude of the staff. While it makes me feel better that my experiences were nothing personal, I can’t claim that such an attitude is a good business practice. One more than one occasion, I’ve had a clerk just stare at me when I asked a question about the wine. I’ve never had someone walk me around, show me a bottle or explain the store to me. Strangely enough, though, I’ve been asked how everything was when I was checking out. Odd. The staff friendliness definitely varies.
Since the store’s called ‘The Wine Chap,’ expect wine. There’s a small beer/​cider/​spirits section but you shouldn’t come here in search of any of that. Let it be a nice surprise if you find a bottle of something you like. You also cannot make your ow six-​pack at the store, so there’s that. Remember, too, you’re in Belle Meade: the price point per bottle has some significant markup. Being that I’m a well-​trained wino, I noticed some bottles being anywhere from $ 3-​$ 7 more than they should be (mid-​priced bottles).
One last comment: I was in the store during a tasting and you would have thought a celebrity was giving birth during a wardrobe malfunction the way the crowd ran (yes, ran) to the back to get a sip. I know TWC can’t control their customers but it was off-​putting. Maybe they were giving away bottles and not tastes? I suppose that’s worth running for.

The wine chap has a wonderful selection of wines, however their service is horrible. When you walk in no one says hello and the entire time no one even acknowledges your presence. With such a large selection it would be great to have someone’s help or even know that they care. Both times I’ve been in I have ended up leaving with nothing and going somewhere else to purchase my wine because they are of no help.

I needed fancy gifts — both bourbon and wine — and these guys were AMAZING. They had fantastic suggestions for all price ranges (and didn’t make me endure hours of lecturing about tannins and French hillsides). They were kind, professional, and incredibly helpful. I’ll definitely be back!

I stumbled upon the Wine Chap one night while on my way to Publix. It looked nice and classier than some liquor stores that I have seen before so I wandered in. There was definitely a ton of wine. Great selection if you know what you want. Seemed a little pricey but I don’t know much about wine so it could be average.
I went in to see what their selection of tequila looked like. They had too many to choose from! I went with one from Mexico that was 100% agave and blanco. I also bought it because it had skulls on the label. Anything with skulls gets me to want it. It’s actually good tequila.
I also wanted to get Cointreau but all they had was a big bottle. I bypassed that. I was disappointed that they were out of the little bottles. Maybe next time!
The two staff members that were working were not the friendliest. They were talking away from the register before I walked up. When I walked up they came over to the register but once the girl handed me a receipt to sign she just walked off and started talking to the guy again. Not the best customer service but I would still go back.

I’m not a wine chap, but this place might make me want to be.
While technically its not JUST Wine, they have a stunningly good selection. It may not have as much floor space as Frugal MacDogal, they seem to have the personal touch well in hand.
There is a wine tasting every Saturday, and there seemed to be plenty of helpful staff people around to assist you in your selection.
Overall, highly recommended, and that’s from a non-​wine chap.

I found The Wine Chap when searching online for a specific bottle of wine, found only here in all of Nashville. Since my first visit, I have returned for this same reason.
The employees at The Wine Chap are engaging, friendly and relatively knowledgeable. Every time I have visited, I have been greeted promptly, assisted when asked and find the layout of the store to be easily navigated though different wine styles and regions.
The prices are average, which is completely acceptable. This isn’t my #1 stop for wines in Nashville but it is the place I’ll go to find something special that I might not otherwise find elsewhere.

Great wine shop right around the corner from e, and next-​door to Publix. The staff is always extremely helpful and inviting. They have a huge selection of different wines. I have even seen wine tastings in there on the weekends. Overall one of the best choices in the area.

I put off entering this place for some time thinking that due to its size and location, the prices were be off the charts and the selection small. Wrong on both counts. What a delightful place. The prices are reasonable, and the selection, though smaller than «that warehouse we all know about,» is inspired. Best of all, the staff is knowledgable and very eager to help. And if they aren’t familiar with a selection, they don’t fake it. It is a very warm and welcoming shop. I am so happy to have discovered this little gem.

I don’t know much about wine, to be honest. I usually just stick with brands I’m familiar with, which are the $ 10 or under variety. (Although I’ve read so many consumer reports stating that the cheaper brands win taste tests! Anyway…) I stopped in the Wine Chap because I was already shopping at Publix and was pleasantly surprised at the pretension I did *not* find here. I mean, this is Belle Made after all and with a name like the Wine Chap — however cute it may be — I was expecting high end prices. I usually go in, grab something, and go out with no help by the staff, but someone did approach me and actually helped me pick out a bottle for a friend within my budget. Overall, great service and staff.

When it comes to buying liquor I am very picky about how I spend my money. I want what I need to get, be it for cooking or drinking, without sacrificeing quality or quantity. I expect the staff at the store to know their stuff and have a good selection of product. Finally, I expect reasonable prices for what I am getting.
The Wine Chap is all this and more. Finally a liquor store in Nashville that is on par with Specs in Houston, Texas. They know their product and know it well. The selection is wide and varied, so I can find exactly what I need.
The staff here really knows their stuff, even when their knowledge of a given item is limited. Moreover, they are always ready to help you find what you need and answer questions, no matter how many other customers are in the store. Also, while Tennessee still does have some regulations on liquor sales, the prices on the product are still reasonable and fair.
From this point on, be it for Passover, parties or japanese cooking, this is the only liquor store I will go to as they truly are a cut above the rest.

Hands down the best wine shop in Nashville. Knowledgeable staff who will steer you right. There are other good shops but this one is tops.