Seattle wine shops?

[markovitch]

A very very dear friend of mine is about to turn 21. I am too far away and too tied up to help her celebrate, but I would like to do something nice for her anyway, it is one of THOSE birthdays, y'know?

What I'm thinking is buying her a nice bottle of wine at a shop where she could pick it up? maybe there is a place that'd deliver it?

maybe a gift certificate to a wine bar?

I know very little of seattle, I'd love some ideas!!!

Money is a bit of an issue (we're both college kids) but not much of one.

any advice'd be great!

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rockdoggydog]

Is transportation an issue? If so what neighborhood(s) in Seattle would be preferable?

Rocky

[markovitch]

I'd like to make it easy on her, so near the u-district would be good.

[vengroff]

Esquin is not especially close to the U district, but they have a great selection across a wide range of prices and their staff is very knowledgeable. They deliver, but I think there is a minimum order for free delivery.

[markovitch]

i'm now thinking that i should get her a certificate to a nice restaurant with a good list... i'm going to poke around in here; i'm suer there are dozens of good recommmendations floating about.

then again, someone could just plop the best idea ever on me.

[LEdlund]

Portalis is a great wine shop and wine bar not too far from the U District. I'm sure they could hook you up with something.

[tsquare]

Matt's in the Market - she has to get off the Ave sometime. They have wine by the glass or bottle, great food, funky place. They'll fuss, in an East Coast way over her birthday (as in, give her a bad time, probably no freebies, but you never know.)

[dougery]

City Cellars is located in Wallingford and has a fair selection of wine.

http://www.citycellar.com/page7.html

There used to be a wine bar up the street on 45th and Sunnyside... haven't been there in years though.

[MT-Tarragon]

McCarthy and Schiering is close to the U district up at 65th and Ravenna.

6500 Ravenna Ave NE

Seattle, WA 981151

Cross Street: 65th Street

Phone: (206) 524-9500

They carry a lot of Northwest wines and some European as well with a lean toward German and Australian. They have a good reputation.

[SeAAttle]

Fremont Wine Bar in the Red Apple market is another possibility.

[Eden]

I'm all for "shop local" normally, but what about mail/online ordering a bottle of wine for her?

I have friends who've started doing this in the last few years when they want something they can't find locally, and they've been quite happy with the results. if you're interested PM me & I will find out details...

[rockdoggydog]

How about a one day basic tasting class, Pete's in Bellevue offers a nice one session class for $20 that lasts an hour and a half, you can call them at 425-454-1100 to ask about their schedule.

Rocky

[elswinger]

There are several wine shops close to the U, but I can't vouch for them since I don't drink.

In Wallingford

City Cellars Fine Wines

1710 N 45th

Seattle, WA 98103 - 6855

(206) 632-7238

In Sandpoint

La Cantina Wine Merchants

5436 Sandpoint Way NE

Seattle, WA

(206) 525-4340

Lake City

Le Savoir-Faire Wine Cellars

Lake City Way & 81st

Seattle, WA 98115 - 4308

Ravenna

McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants

6500 Ravenna Ave NE

Seattle, WA 98115 - 7041

(206) 524-9500

In Ballard

Portalis Wine Shop & Wine Bar

5310 Ballard NW

Seattle, WA 98107 - 4060

(206) 783-2007

Wine Shop On 24th The

5903 24th NW

Seattle, WA 98107 - 3207

(206) 783-5996

(206) 729-5988