Kork Wine & Cheese

I REALLY wanted to like this place. Even though the setting is beautiful and unique, the wine list was not anything special, especially considering prices. I went there a while ago, so hopefully will give this place a try again soon.

I visited Kork Wine & Cheese with a collegue during a recent trip to Miami for a business trip.  The place was a short Metromover ride from the Intercontinental Hotel and we were in the mood for some good wine and cheese.  

The vibe in the place is a bit quirky - the upstairs wasn't open on the weeknight we visited so they were serving in the cellar downstairs.  Consistent with other reviews, the place did have a very musty smell but it wasn't overpowering enough to make us want to leave.  The decor was reminiscent of an antique shop with obviously used furniture and eclectic chairs and sofas scattered about.  The wine "menu" is actually the bins along the walls on the perimeter of the room.  We asked for a pinot noir and to our complete surprise they were out - what kind of respectable wine bar is OUT OF PINOT NOIR????  The server was very accommodating though and allowed us to taste a Petite Syrah and a Malbec and we landed on the Syrah (it was Bogle - a fairly common lable but very good anyway).  

We ordered four cheeses from their extensive selection along with an olive tapenade (which they were also out of and was replaced with an olive assortment).  Everything we tasted was delicious and served with fresh baquette rounds and a balsamic glaze and a spicey mustard.  We particularly enjoyed the Laura Chanel - Tome ( Sonoma, Ca) and the Roaring Forties Blue (King Island Dairy).  

We didn't stay long enough to hear the live music they were setting up for when we left but would make it a point to come back to Kork next time we're in Miami.

Horrible place!!!!  Employees are not getting paid so the service us terrible. They hire then fire employees when their pay is due.  Place is always empty and there are mice droppings at the back of the place.  DO NOT GO!!!