The Classic Wineseller — Restaurant in Waynesville

I'm struggling to understand where all the hype is coming from. My husband and I tried this place the other evening to share a bottle of champagne and some appetizers in the late afternoon. To start, we ordered a bottle of champagne that was $80 and it was opened with a glass missing. We asked the waitress about it and her comment was "oh, a little came out when I opened it", there was more than a glass missing.... so she did open us another bottle. We then ordered a charcuterie (there are three options listed, two priced at $16 and one priced at $29). I clearly asked for the second charcuterie, listed at $16. Being that it was our first time, we didn't know which was which when we got it, but we were charged for the $29 charcuterie. Since we had already consumed it, I wasn't going to argue, however, the whole experience was a turnoff. Not to mention, their prices are very high for wine. We frequently buy Caymus, which is between the prices of $73-$79 per bottle at a liquor store and even Costco ($73). You can buy a bottle of Caymus at the restaurant next door for $100 a bottle and here at the wine store its well over $120 and keeps going up from there based on the vintage. There was no vibe when we went in there, no music, and they shut the lights off on us to let us know it was time to leave. Won't...

You don't really expect to find a wine shop of this caliber tucked away in a small mountain town in the Appalachians but drop in and find yourself delighted with the wonderful assortment of wines and the equally fabulous service. We are spoiled by a few of the wine shops in Raleigh owned by good friends so our bar is set pretty high. My husband and I are far from being wine snobs; we are probably the opposite. We like easily "drinkable" wines and obscure wines/blends that don't break the bank. If it is odd or quirkly, we are going to like it. The Wine Seller has the perfect balance of elegant, classic wines you would expect to find in a well curated store's collection paired with things from off the beaten path including some interesting NC wines. The wine list available by the glass is wide and diverse. Pay attention in particular to the ports (great white and rose port options that you don't see every day by the glass.) The owners and staff are knowledgable, engaging and full of Southern...

If you are starving I would not go there. If you have a lot of time to hang to good music and a bottle of wine then yes! It took a hour and a half for our food to come out but again Sheila, the musician was awesome and entertaining and kept us entertained. Got there by 6:30 didn't leave till 9:30 Needless to say we did not order dessert. Staff was nice and kitchen was backed up apparently so possibly our luck. Other than all this it is a neat spot Pretty much having dinner in a wine cellar. Wished we had better experience with our dinner but still thankful for awesome wine and...