Classic Winemakers

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  We tried a couple of wines and loved the Melbec.
  Had two tastes, a cheese, sausage and cracker platter and then bought a bottle of the  Melbec. Less than $50. Good value.
  Good value, excellent decor (think Napa Valley) and really nice wines.
  A nice surprise!

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  Posted on 06.14.13 JP M.

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  I thought that the staff here were very nice, although I was disappointed that there was no pour bucket, and believe me, you WILL want a pour bucket here.  I did not care for any of the wines and felt they tasted like someone had thrown a few wood chips into a big barrel of wine and let the flavor infuse.  I later found out that this is how they "age" their wine.  I really want to like this place because it is pretty close to work and the tasting fee is cheap ($6 for 6 very generous pours) however I did not like any of the wines.  The pours are generous and the ambiance is great, but having a large amount of "meh" only gets you so far.

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  Posted on 04.24.13 Kennly A.

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  I've been here twice and the staff are so nice and low-key.... No wine snob-dobbery here!  I think perhaps some folks are put off going into a place that isn't packed with people ?!  This spot might be quiet (there are new kids on the block) but the wines are great and the pours are so very generous....
  
  I was amazed at the extra-ordinary value here...
  
  The first time a came in, my friend ordered a cheese platter ... and I was a little apprehensive as I expected a hefty price tag for a lame snack.  Nope: it was steel!  And delicious too!
  
  I cannot imagine you'll be disappointed if you support this cute spot / fun idea...

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  Posted on 04.11.13 Julip R.

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  Excellent service and a great concept. The owners were very nice to talk to and the tasting pours are generous
  Will def be back!

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  Posted on 12.27.12 Atlantian T.

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  I have passed this place twice in the last couple of weeks and it looked really interesting from the outside. Since my husband passed an important exam yesterday, I figured some wine would be a good way to celebrate.
  
  We went in not knowing what to expect and announced to the girl behind the counter that this was out first time there. She was very informative, explained to us how the place works and made suggestions. We decided to go with the 6-wine tasting flight. At $6 per person, it was an excellent deal, as you get quite a generous amount of each wine. All the wines you get to taste are made by the people who run the store. All the 6 we tried tasted very fresh and delicious. I asked about the sulfite content (for those of us for whom sulfites are a migraine trigger, it does make a difference) and was told it was lower than average. In fact, I asked lots of questions about the wines, the process of making them, how long they age them... I even was nosey enough to ask why the Yelp reviews for the previous location (in Lacey, where they moved from about a month ago) were so negative. All my questions were answered in a tactful and comprehensive manner.
  
  As for the 6 wines we got to try: we started with Pirate's Booty, a mango citrus wine. Then on to Strawberry White Merlot, followed by Chocolate Black Cherry Pinot Noir, Cab Franc Ice Wine, Classic Port and Chocolate Raspberry Port. All were delicious, but we both agreed that the last one was the best of them all. We left around 7.30 (the place was supposed to be open till 7.00, yet nobody rushed us or made us feel unwelcome!), with four bottles of wine we decided to buy and with a firm resolution to visit Classic Winemakers often. :)

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  Posted on 11.03.12 Triskell Y.

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