Corks

Corks was an amazing partner to work with for our 300+ guest corporate event.
From the first contact, where I requested a proposed bar menu and fee, through to the day itself, the Corks team was friendly, responsive, and professional. I had the opportunity to work with both owners (Glenn & Pam) directly, and they were very helpful. They remained easy going as we increased our guest count and alcohol requests… but also gave very good advice based on their experience. Moreover, they kept things simple and straightforward. Going into the event day, I felt supremely confident that our bar would be a success… and it was. We had plenty of options for all types of drinkers, and the quantities we purchased were on the mark. Best part about it was that the cost of the alcohol was very reasonable.
Working with the team at Corks was a great experience, and we will definitely return to them in the future. I highly recommend working with them to plan your next corporate/​big event.

Great little shop. As if the concept of highly rated and well curated wines for $ 15 and under isnt enough, the somms/​employees are super friendly and willing to help as well. The beer selection is small but again, well curated with great variety ranging from unique finds to the basics. A++

Lovely owners, appreciate the tasting notes, affordable wine. Fun shop with informative owners.

My daughter moved to Denver 3 years ago from Florida and we discovered this cute wine store as she moved within walking distance from them. I have been buying from them ever since. Customer service has always exceeded my expectations. Love the design of the store and the ability to learn about the wines they sell. The wines are affordable and the quality is superb. Pam and Glenn are just awesome owners and I am very happy to HIGHLY recommend the «cutest wine store I’ve ever been to!»

Love this place… Tons of super affordable wines and the staff is always very knowledgable and helpful. Most wines are priced below $ 20, but they’re always highly rated. You definitely won’t come away with a «cheap» tasting bottle. They also offer some higher end bottles if that’s what you’re looking for. Beer and liquor selection is pretty good too!

I love all the printed descriptions of the wine. It prevents me from reading the bottle, looking at the label and trying to figure out if I want to buy. There is plenty of space and a lot of wine to look at. They also had a little tasting of Rosé when I was there. A lot of affordable wines and the employees were nice. A great wine shop in Denver.

Great selection, great prices. Best part are the descriptions on each crate of wine. Reviews, taste, flavor, food pairings etc. Super helpful and best prices in town.

Great neighborhood store — Wine $ 15 and cheaper!
Would be nice if they were open later

I’m basing this review purely on customer service, since I haven’t actually been inside the store…
I called because I wanted to have some bottles delivered as gifts just a few short blocks from Corks. When I called, I explained that I was calling from out of state, and hoped they could accomodate my request — I spoke to both owners (business partners Glen and… her name escapes me, darnit) and they were very, very sweet. They were upfront with their prices on the phone and even agreed to gift bag the bottles, handwrite the notes, and deliver the bottles the next day.
From the sounds of it, the selection of higher end spirits was limited, but they had exactly what I needed, and that’s good enough for me.
If I were in Denver, this would be my store based purely on the courtesy and friendliness of the staff. I’d even wager that if they didn’t have something you wanted, they’d order it — especially for you.

I don’t even live in this neighborhood anymore but I still wander to Corks when I need some wine. I’m not such a sophisticated wine-​o and I do a lousy job explaining what flavors I like. I appreciate so much that they always have a great suggestion and best of all, they don’t make me feel like an asshole for not knowing anything about wine.
Thanks guys!

I stopped here on a whim. Sometimes wine stores will carry unusual spirits and I’m in the market for a dusty Green Chartreuse VEP. I did find a reasonably priced (~$ 14.56) cachaca. Mental note if I’m ever making caipirinhas.
I was browsing their wine selection and noting the low prices when my friend called me. She wanted me to sample her rib experiments. Brilliant timing! I quickly noticed another thing about their layout — each square section of cases was categorized. I found the strong reds, read some descriptions (some, quite wordy), and found the cheapest bottle, an Australian Shiraz.
Upon asking the proprietress about the low prices, she said their focus is strongly rated wines under $ 15. And if you buy six, they’ll be under $ 13.50 a bottle. Nice focus and they achieve it. Oh, and those ribs were plenty tasty.

Corks finds itself in a district that appears to value gentrification and things of that sort. Unfortunately, the «Great bottles for $ 15 or less» draw does not quite come up to par, as the selection and folks running the joint do not quite fit into the unique progressive wine shop movement.
The lady assisting us did not quite have an expansive knowledge on the «unique» bottles in the shop, and I sensed that she was a little peeved at our question asking. I always put a heavy emphasis on taking care of your customers.
We ended up with a decent $ 9 Neprica, which appeared to the best last in the case… only for us to discover that another case existed underneath – deception at its finest! Alas, I will just say that I likely will not return to this specific store.

I live nearby and this place is a great convenience. They aren’t going to have everything for everyone, but this is a fabulous local spot. They get good wines at decent prices and have a premium section as well. The liquor is minimal, but it’s called Corks for a reason. The staff is always knowledgable, helpful and kind. I went to pick up a nice bottle for the CEO of my company and I was directed to a delicious bottle of red that was a big hit. I am never steered wrong here.

Hmm.
We stopped in on our way out of Savory Spice Shop as we’d walked past it before and love a good wine shop. We’re spoiled by Total Beverage, but I’d read the other reviews, and I was looking forward to trying a new, inexpensive wine.
The shop is hard to notice if you aren’t looking specifically for it. While its literally across the street from Denver Beer, signage is minimal, and the location unassuming.
We were greeted right away by a friendly lady (with a cold, poor gal!) who left us to our devices to wander the store. I hard a hard time understanding the layout: it’s definitely small, selection equally so. However, I didn’t spot a single wine over $ 20, and they had a great mix of world wines. I chose an affordable red blend (Sangiovese, merlot, and Cabernet — yum!). And then, we were on our way.
One thing bothered me: where were the local or boutique wines? Maybe they only specialize in foreign wines, or maybe they were tucked away? I saw a few Colorado bottles, but not much. Seemed odd. Maybe I missed them?
This seems like the shop to visit if you’re in the neighborhood and need to find a bottle for dinner or a housewarming gift. If I’m in the neighborhood and need wine, I’d definitely stop. Otherwise, I’ll stick with my usual neighborhood stop.

A nice little independent wine shop and one of the most desireable neighbors in Denver. Decent pricing and good selection. Helpful staff and nice layout.

My girlfriends and I are in our mid twenties. After a nice Sunday brunch I brought them to Corks. I was raving about the selection and the funny names for the different wines. When we walked in we were greeted with a glare and whisper of hello.
The lady was so incredibly rude to us and didn’t bother asking if we needed any help, even when we made several hints at it.
When we reached the register she did not try and engage in any conversation. When I asked her if she was the owner of the store she barely glanced my direction and answered «yes.»
I work at a downtown hotel and I use to recommend this place to my guests all the time. I will never recommend this store to any of my guests, due to the poor customer service!

2012 Review #201:
As I finished up at Colt and Gray, I made the simple statement that I think is potentially very problematic in a long term relationship/​marriage: «On the way home, I’ll pick up some wine.»
Now, let’s remember that I live in Golden. On the way home I pass precisely 1 liquor store. I like that store, but its selection is pretty transparent to me now. I wanted to go somewhere new; bring home something good and interesting. I picked up my phone and was delighted to see Corks was just across the street. But, it was 8:15 and they close at 8:00 Monday-​Wednesday. Bummed, I started to walk to my car, but then saw Corks with their door open and «open» sign lit up, and saw a customer inside. As she left, I poked my head in and asked if they were open. The owner/​manager waved me in and said «sure.» I thanked him and made sure I wasn’t bugging him, «it’s the recession, after all,» he said, «I’ll stay open ’til people stop coming.»
I browsed the red wine island in the middle of the store. I love the comprehensive wine notes but they are a bit long– having bullet points would be nice («Buy this to impress a lady;» «Buy this if you have to give someone bad news;» «Buy this one if you just wanna drink wine without having to be fancy,» for instance). Regardless, I picked up a recently-​restocked full-​bodied red and headed to go. The clerk, while I was reading labels and such, very kindly stayed out of my way but also made sure to ask if I needed help, and that he was available if I needed him. I bought my well-​priced bottle (even cheaper than online) and headed out. So glad I got to give Corks a try after all.

Home of the $ 15 and under wine. Everything I’ve bought here was great and reasonably priced. All the wine is good– they don’t really carry cheap wine so I don’t usually go here to just stock up, it’s more of a get a decent bottle type of place.
The guy that works here is totally awesome and gives great recommendations. He’s excellent at wine pairing– there have been many times I walk in and say I’m having _​_​_​for dinner… what’s good with that? And the pairing has always been good.
Not a huge beer selection, but enough that it’s worth a trip. They have a great location and carry more than just wine.

Quick! You have a dinner party coming over to your house and you have tamales and beans on the stove. What kind of wine would be great with tamales and beans? I don’t know either, but I guarantee you the folks at Corks do.
Every recommendation I’ve ever gotten here has been spot-​on and the wines stocked in this small space are very carefully chosen. My favorite part? Wines are divided based on theme (voluptuous, crisp, etc) rather than grape type. This makes shopping for a bottle of wine so much less confusing. Most wines stocked are in the moderate $ 9 – 15 range. Perfection.

Quaint, helpful and cheap.
I’m in.
Great selection of the bubbly too, for my friends who like the bubbly~
One more reason I love dwntown.