Category: | Wine Store |
Address: | 7754 Camargo Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243, USA |
Phone: | +1 513-561-6956 |
Site: | piazzadiscepoli.com |
Rating: | 4 |
CA
Cary Brodie
I went in last year not having a clue what I was looking for, but I told them what kinds of food my sister in law was making, what wines I had heard my in laws saw they liked at some point, and he, the owner steered me to just the right bottle. I never pay more than 10 bucks because I dont know anything about it, so I was terrified they would only suggest something $60. But we discussed how much, the people sharing the wine cared, the people drinking the wine cared.... And I think it ended up about $19.00 a bottle. It was also one of these days right before Thanksgiving and I had a cold, forgot that should have thought about it earlier, I looked and felt like hell. I do remember wondering if I was going to regret going in feeling and looking haggerd.(Not full blown train wreck, but damn near. And I have low standards.) I remember walking out of there feeling good about my choices, not stupid, and thankful that people still are in retail, most of the time, because they enjoy the topic of which they are selling. I have been in that industry. Ive been to the "mean wine ladies" shop in Hyde Park Square. I know it well. I actually wanted to start drinking more often so I had a reason to go to piazza discepoli more often. But, alcohol makes my feet swell and red wine makes me cry.... So, I hold back until I have a reason. He also helped pick a sparkling wine, a rose. I was totally sceptical, because... Rose. It was wonderful! We ended up scouring local wine shops after Thanksgiving in SC to find more. (It started with the letter B) Im so sorry someone in another post said she had a horrible experience. Mine was totally different. When people in small shops start asking customers questions about what they are looking for, its because they usually know the store inside out and can help you quickly navigate what you should look at or avoid. They probably care about sharing something they love or find useful with someone else. Thats the ultimate joy, and why people stay in retail. Not everyone gets commission, its a lot of standing and loving something you dont know if any one else will ever love and people think youre crazy if you start asking a whole lot of questions. "Ill know it when I see it" can sometimes be right under your nose in small shops. But you wont always find it without sharing a bit of yourself. This is the human connection that we are all missing. Small talk. Shared joy from silly things like loving how 2 colors are just so right together! Or the sharing the thought that goes into putting on a birthday dinner for family. Even if there are only 5 people coming to dinner. Be kind to yourself and your small shop owner. Sometimes they know what they are talking about. (PS. a lot of them are idiots and cant find their way out of a brown paper bag, and for them, I am sorry you have to encounter them.)
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April Butler
This place is full of pretentious jerks. If I dont feel like changing out of my workout clothes before going in to pick up a bottle of wine, then I shouldnt be treated like garbage and looked down upon. I happen to be a huge wine lover and thought this place would be lovely to go for some new recommendations, but will never return due to the attitude and literal side-glances I received while browsing the shop. Spirits of Madeira is far friendlier and you dont have to throw on your designer clothes before you enter. As a small business supporter, I am surprised they dont seem to understand the importance of treating customers with kindness and respect.
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Steph Ryan
These guys know their stuff and are so friendly. If you have a price range and a specific taste or type of wine youre looking for, they will give you a few options, and odds are they will nail it. We always enjoy our time there!