I like this little spot! Â Was recently disappointed when the advertised entertainment didn't show. Strange that they didn't seem to know why. The just kept saying she was late. I guess mix-ups will happen--right? I am sure I will be back. Maybe the second Wednesday of the month...check it out!
Review Source:I visited the Wine Cellar last week while waiting on a friend. I give this location three stars because the wine I ordered from the menu of wine by the glass is no longer offered by the glass. The bartender did have a recommendation for me to try that would be just as bold as what I initially chose. I was very happy with the recommended selection and will return here again if I am in the neighborhood.
PS--I love the walls! They are super fun and the texture gives a great dimension.
One of the things I hate about Lake Norman is the total lack of good restaurants. Â I try to find cool coffee shops or cafes to get work down and I"m always disappointed.
I was waywardly walking through the parking lot and I talked myself into simply giving in to Starbucks when suddenly I ran into The Wine Celler. Â I was the only person in the restaurant but to be fair it was 3:00PM. Â The owner greeted me with a big "Bonjour" and suggested the Ham Sandwich. Â It was a great choice. Â The ham was very fresh and high quality. Â I was a little surprised and asked where it was from. Â
The owner proudly told me that all the meats are imported and fresh. Â The baguette was exactly the way it should be...crispy and soft. Â Very authentic and tasty.
I ended up ordering another sandwich to go. Â This is a great find in a sea of restaurant misery.
What I like to consider one of Charlotte's best kept secrets. We popped in while on a random night to catch some 8 string banjo jazz and loved it. Another place I wish I could transplant straight to Chicago. The vibe is amazing, the decor gorgeous and the wines all excellent. This is what a wine bar should be, please take notes DOC.
Review Source:Wow, this place is sexy! Â What a fun little gem right in Lake Norman. Â Not only did I feel as if I had stepped out of the Carolina's and into a little bar in NYC, but the staff was super nice and helpful (not like NY haha)
They offer $6 wine tastings every Thursday which is perfect for a fun weeknight escape, and have plenty of comfy couches to lounge on if you get there early enough to snag one.
My favorite thing about the Wine Cellar though, was the perfect little menu of bar nibbles. They have hummus for $2.50 -- unheard of! Â They also have these really delicious sandwiches if you are a little hungrier. My favorite is the Parisien - French Ham, Butter, and Cornichons -- just like they do in France...mmm takes me back to studying abroad in Paris!
I can't wait to go back -- its so nice to find a classy wine bar with a non pretentious atmosphere and a great staff. Vive la France!
It has been a few weeks since I had an opportunity to get to The Wine Cellar. Â First, it is great to have a nice cozy, comfortable place to go and have a bottle/glass of wine. Â The wine bar attendant was very attentive and provided great recommendation based on my wife's brief description of what she wanted to drink. Â "Red, full-bodied, fruit-forward!" Â Just that simple! Â And the two recommendations were fantastic. Â My first taste of recommendation #1, convinced me that I did not need to try #2. Â But as it turned out...both were fantastic and I have since added a few bottles to the TCB Cellar at home! Â In addition to the great wines, were able to hear some good live jazz. Â The performer was very good! Â I look forward to returning to the Wine Cellar...and will sit at a table so that we can actually see the performance. Â Don't get me wrong, sitting at the bar provided a great opportunity to talk about the wines and other offerings at the Wine Cellar. Â I look forward to one day seeing some incentives on wine purchases...on some of their specialty items that seemed a little pricey.
Review Source:At long last, I was able to visit The Wine Cellar with the hubs (Nicole's word).  The atmosphere is cozy but not private.  If you sit on one of the comfy sofas, you get to look at other patrons.  In any case, when you're having a glass of vino (or a bottle), who cares!  The staff was excellent and recommended a very nice red blend that was not yet on the menu.  I give the wine 5/5. After tasting, it was definitely a winner.  I will give the  cheese tray 3/5; it was okay.  Some of the cheese were not favorable with the wine selection.  More visits to this local establishment are definitely in order, especially on a lazy evening. The place grew more crowded as the evening wore on.  If you are visiting with friends, arrive early evening to secure a few tables, or the sitting area in the middle.
Review Source:Great swanky little place!
Nice atmosphere, long bar area, tables, and couch/lounge area, a good place to hang out. Â
I LOVE champagne, and they always have a good selection (a lot more higher end options, which brings me to the fact I really wish they had more affordable options or more splits on the menu).
They are adding more food to their menu which is really exciting- I love the cheese plates, but haven't tried dessert or the sandwiches yet. I will soon for sure.
The decor is really cool and I love the Euro-Lounge type music they play.
There is often live music on the weekends, like jazz, but I'm more of an electronic music fan so I'd prefer the ipod, just personal opinion. The owner is also really nice and energetic.
I would like if they offered wine and cheese pairing flights or some sort of multi-course appetizer menu thing.
The wine/beer selection is enormous and the knowledgable staff make it a fun place to go. And I really dig the wallpaper.
Walked in on a random Thursday evening, and was surprised by the nice decor and the beautiful live Spanish Guitar music. Â We didn't have a lot of time so decided to have a wine tasting. For 6$ you can sample two reds and two whites. My husband doesn't usually like red wines so we asked if we could substitute his reds for two other whites. We were told "no." Fortunately the reds we tasted ended up being light and delicious. If you want to buy a bottle of one of the wines you sampled they will take 6$ off the price. Most bottles were around 28$ - 35$. Â We met one of the owners who seemed pleasant enough. All in all, if we were in the area we might stop in again...but in Huntersville there are better choices for an evening out for wine.
Review Source:Sophistication without pretense. Â This is a delightful place to have some wine and conversation. Â As another reviewer said, the owners and the excellent staff make the customers feel at home, make them feel like old friends. Â For my third trip I tried the Thursday night wine tasting; the place was packed and yet you could have a conversation easily.
I make no claim to expertise on wines, but this is a very enjoyable place.
Joi de vivre... Culture, communication, conviviality... All this and more nestled in a cozy atmosphere with warm and generous hosts. Incredible you say? Unlikely in this leetle town? Not so, say I. You can see and feel that Alex and Alain love what they do and have that rare magic that compresses time. A short visit and you feel as if you have known them for years.
As a sommelier, I can say they have a healthy selection of wines that cover everyone's tastes from modest to grandiose. My intentions upon my first visit were simple. Walk in, look around, sample a quick glass of the fruit of the vine and dash... Instead, a metamorphisis occurred. I enjoyed a magnificent three hour conversation that saw a fine Napa Cab put to rest... Do yourself a favor and support a worthy local business. Oh and practice a little of that French you studied so long ago.... Abientot!
I am a Chardonnay fan and they seemed to have a nice selection. I was shocked by the $3.00 glass of Chard though. I guess in my snooty wine mind the only wine I'm going to find for three dollars is Boones Farm or some equivalent. The bartender said the price is a reflection of their buying capabilities. They get it at a better price and pass it along... well in that case. KUDOS. Who doesn't like a bargain. I settled on something a little more pricey though and enjoyed my extra $4 dollars worth. The wallpaper does make me feel like I'm in Liza Minnelli's bedroom but after a few drinks .... yeah it's still a bit weird. There was live entertainment that was nice, not too loud. All in all, I would say check it out if your in Cornelius.
Review Source:Love this place. A great place to go meet friends, where you can actually have a conversation without being drowned out by the music. Excellent selection of wines by the glass and bottle. Thanks to the owners, Alex and Alain, as well as the flocked bordello style wallpaper, the place has a nice French vibe.
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