Pike & Western Wine Merchants
(206) 441-1307
1934 Pike Pl
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.61
-122.3424
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Pike Place Market
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In Short
A Pike Place Market fixture since 1975, the shop offers some good deals along with advice. "We're an old fashioned hands-on wine shop," says owner Michael Teer "and we're here to help people. We cook a lot, we drink what we sell and we have no opinions but our own." And they give them to you, in hand-written notes pinned to cases of wine. They provide the answer to the proverbial mystery question: "What shall I serve with dinner?"
User Reviews
JFPar
December 01, 2008
Q: What do you call a wine shop whose staff makes it clear they think they're better than you (when they can be bothered to talk to you at all), whose owner scoffs in disgust when you ask for a wine that evidently doesn't meet with his approval and whose selection is missing many of the gems of the local wineries? A: Pike & Western Wine Shop! With so many great local wines being made and so many holes in their local wine choices, they should really check their attitude when asked about a wine that they aren't carrying. Apparently if they don't carry a wine, anyone who asks for it is supposed to be embarrassed for themselves. There's no question that these people have a solid knowledge of wine but they seem to go out of their way to make sure you feel like you know nothing. If you're looking for a French wine and can't make your way to Champion Cellars on Denny, then you should maybe bite the bullet and go to Pike & Western. But if you're at the Market looking for a wide local wine selection and service that is informative, helpful and VERY friendly give Pike & Western a pass and go to DiLaurenti instead.
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Anonymous
September 08, 2006
As someone who has worked in the wine industry for years, I can say that It's a well known fact that Pike and Western has one of the most knowledgeable staff in Seattle. With all the laudable things that I can say about their well thought out selection, it can occasionally be difficult to get the attention of their sales people. Mind you, when compared to other shops in town, they shine far above; this is only a small piece of nitpicking. Once you get their attention, they'll help you pick a wonderful gem and deliver it to you with a lovely story about it's history too. PROS: Great Location, Awesome Selection CONS: Poor Area For Parking
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June 27, 2005
the best wines of washington state is provided at this little wine shop. my favorite of which the riesling from the st. michelle chateau. there are also a couple of wines from other countries available. but not really the best of international wines. however, what else is great about this wine shop is it holds annual wine tasting events.
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