Uncorked Wine & Spirits — Local services in Washington

This place only gets two stars because it has a large selection and so I’m sure if you want to go in and buy spirits or beers then you will find what you want. Only go in for a wine if you know exactly what you want. I went in looking for some advice and the staff were absolutely useless. There were three people working and they were unable to help or give any recommendations or tips. One of them said they don’t really drink (which of course is absolutely fine but beggars the question as to why someone is working in an alcohol shop where customers may look for advice and recommendations). The other one told me that the staff do not taste or sample the wines they are selling. This is absolutely unthinkable in any respectable wine shop – that the staff would not have tried or tested or tasted the wines they have on their shelves so that they can advise customers. I asked if they had any Cab Francs and the guy didn’t even know what I meant - had to google it and still got it wrong. Directed me to the French red wine section 🙄. Left and...

While in the area I walked past this wine and liquor store and it looked large and impressive from the outside, so I went in to see what they had to offer. I was hoping they might have some hard to find items, such as Chartreuse. I perused the store and found nice prices on a couple items, like Cachaça and Aperol, which I picked up to bring home. The staff was helpful, asking if I needed assistance to which I asked for Chartreuse. They said they were out, but recently got 18 bottles and it sold out quickly. Even telling me they previously had not only green, but yellow as well.

Definitely would return, especially when looking for...

Worst place to buy a gift. Please do yourself a favor and do not dare to contact them. Poor customer service, poor attention to detail, and moreover, they don't care about their customers. I made the mistake of purchasing a gift through them and had to fight for 48 hours to arrange a simple delivery that was just a block away from the store. Please avoid this business at all costs; they are masters of creating stress, not delivering...