The Wine Market

Merlot me, please!
1. Selection — Pretty good. Would like to see a few more merlot/​malbec options. Steadily working my way through these quite quickly.
2. Staff — Great! I received an excellent and educated recommendation from the fella behind the counter the one time I asked.
3. Ambiance — I love the vibes. From the painting on the side of the building to the open layout inside, it’s cozy without being stuffy, and modern without being pretentious.
— It would be really cool if they did in-​store tastings every couple of days. The wine shop by my old house had a bottle out constantly, so customers could try a new wine without having to commit to buying a bottle. Not a must by any means, but it does make the experience exceptional.

I finally stepped into this store during Thanksgiving weekend. It’s located in the Highlands on Bardstown Road and there is street parking in front of and nearby the store. While my first impression of the store was that it was rather small (it does boast a very large Wine bottle Décor sign in front of the store so I assumed), I was impressed with the variety of wine and cheese this located laid out. It was as if this location took their time in only selecting their favorites of each wine type, and then made sure that most wines had it’s corresponding note on pairing suggestions or dryness etc. Which is great because I rather have a smaller selection of tried wines to try a new bottle from than have rows of wine bottles trying to get chosen based on label design creativity.
We were in a bit of a hurry so we asked the guy working there for some suggestions based on our flavor preference and he ended up being extremely helpful. He was well versed in wine and seemed to know his inventory well.
I’m looking forward to going back sometime soon and getting the same great customer service.

wish we had found this place sooner. we were just visiting for the weekend, driving around, saw this place and went in to get a bottle of wine for the hotel room. the employees were very friendly, gave us a sample and recommended a tasty french wine. had not had this service since Buenos Aires Argentina. their store was nicely decorated and very clean. If we lived in the neighborhood, we would be here every day.

It’s a store. It has wine. It has a nice exterior. We went in and the lady working didn’t speak to us and avoided eye contact until we checked out. She was nice enough to ask if we found everything though. I’m a big customer service person. Unfortunately did not get that today.

This is one of my favorite wine shops in Louisville and has been for years. In summer they have the best selection of chilled wines around! And, on a recent visit while I was on crutches I was helped with my selections and even walked to my car with them! Can’t beat that!
They’re always great for a wonderful recommendation too!

The Wine Market is more than a great place to buy wine– it is like a reliable friend who is always there to brighten my day. They have a friendly, fun staff that keeps me coming back time and time again. With wines from all over the world, interesting beer, sake, and local cheeses, meats, and bread, you can’t beat it! My favorite thing is the monthly wine-​tasting. Usually held the 1^st Thursday of the month, The Wine Market hosts a tasting featuring a certain type, region, or wine-​maker. Generally the wines are $ 10-​$ 20 range which makes me and my wallet happy.

This place exceeded my expectations, and that’s no small feat.
Tucked away in a little corner of the Highlands, The Wine Market has a great selection of wine and cheeses to make any hour happier. When I say great selection, I mean that they have a selection of great labels, not that they try and cram as many different bottles into a small space like some urban wine stores attempt to do.
After finding just the bottle I was looking for, I was beckoned over to the cheese case at the back of the store. There sat my Achilles heel: Cheese bites. These irresistible nibbles are little pieces of delectable and rare dairy delights, but packaged at an affordable price, usually $ 3-​$ 4. I got a delicious goat cheese from France that was smooth and just the slightest bit sweet.
Next time I will let the fresh olives tempt me, they looked delicious tonight but I decided that two vices is enough for one evening!

Now here is a great, little wine shop in the Highlands. Not only do they have a nice selection of wines in a small shop, but they have a good assortment of cheeses, meats and other wine compliments. They even carry a modest selection of liquor, should you need something a little stronger to appease Uncle Charlie at Thanksgiving dinner.
I’ve always gotten excellent help, and have found several new favorites either by trying a tasting or picking something based on suggestion. I keep meaning to go back for this awesome lamb bacon they now carry.

If you need to wine, they have your cheese!
This place is such an adorable corner market. I have been twice to this shop in the highlands and after both times I was left with a tannin reminding me of the great experience.
There is a large body of rotating wines that the store will get in. The wines are marked with any awards and descriptions that help you to make a purchase. If you are looking for already chilled wine, there is a small cooler that houses any last minute needs.
This staff has some pretty strong legs as they will greet you when you walk in, answer any questions that you have, and even carry large purchases out to your car. I would blush to think anyone would get a bad customer server experience in this store.
The key to this place is also the pairing of cheeses and pâté. In the back of the store is a small deli that will offer artisan cheeses and spreads to try with your new wine purchase. There are even free samples at check out to increase your sweet experience.
The alcohol content is higher because there is small quality selection of liquors to choose from in addition to the wine and cheese.
I see my imbibing taking a step up thanks to this corner market. Plus purchase a dozen bottles and get a discount!

I’m no connoisseur, but even I can tell this shop has a pretty nice selection of wine. Not only that, but they have a great selection of cheese as well. And of course, with cheese and wine come other accompaniments such as dried fruit, salami, crackers, Cellar Door chocolates and Blue Dog baguettes (the latter being offered every day Blue Dog is open, Tuesday through Sunday). It’s also worth noting that the staff is consistently friendly and helpful.
I like that many of their cheeses are available in small portions, which are perfect if you aren’t sure which cheese will tickle your fancy or you love a certain pricey cheese but can’t justify splurging on a full size wedge or brick (just me?). They even offer little plastic clamshells of assorted cheeses, which seem perfect for a mini-​tasting or picnic.
But The Wine Market earns their five-​star review with their free wine tastings. I’ve only been to two, but each time I’ve been treated to some pretty tasty wines (and snackage, too). These events happen each month on the first Thursday. The shop gets pretty crowded on these nights, but it’s a fun way to compare a few similar wines at mostly reasonable but varying price points. I always end up buying a bottle because it takes the guesswork out of choosing a wine. On my most recent visit, I also fell victim to the siren song of their decadent new Brie Fig Pecan Spread, which is sweet and creamy with a hint of spice. It may be sinful, but it’s totally worth it.