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March 2024 by Paula Techlin
You’re in for a pleasant palate experience making the trek to Elie’s shop. After studying wine and liquor for decades, I came into a new awakening within 5 minutes entering the store. Elie is not just knowledgeable, but has fruits of the vine that will upend anything you thought you knew (but didn’t) about French & Spanish wines. His thirst for knowledge and generosity in sharing it makes every purchase in his store worth the pretty pennies! He’s brought my wine palate from Technicolor to HD, and I am all the more grateful for it.
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March 2024 by Nina Laureano
I am new to the neighborhood and love finding local spots with exceptional product along with service. Elie is just that and more. He extremely knowledgeable, passionate, warm and welcoming. I am a novice when it comes to French wines so lean on Elie for recommendations (which so far are my absolute favorite). He’s is attentive and clearly is a master at his trade (and apparently my palate). I give him the highest accolades.
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February 2024 by Shane Nicholson
Elie Wine Co. is the pinnacle of the wine retail landscape in Michigan. Arguably the Midwest, and United States. His passion, knowledge and uncompromising poise in the pursuit of sharing the magic in each bottle with his valued guests in an intimate and curated fashion is unparalleled. Five stars is not close to enough!
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February 2024 by The Wine Associate
Elie is an absolute wealth of knowledge who marries passion with education. My experience with his wonderful wine store has been nothing short of absolutely exceptional. The depth of selection across so many French regions is incredible. If you would like a deep conversation on anywhere in Champagne…this is the place for you. I can spend countless hours just loitering in the narrow, wine stacked aisles. And I have. If I could give him 100 stars, I would.
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February 2024 by Terry Taylor
I find myself motivated to leave a review based on the comments of a supposed sommelier. Though not privy to the conversation, I can speak to my experience with Elie. I have been a regular customer of Elie’s for over 20 years. In that period of time I have never felt disrespected in any way. I buy my wine almost exclusively from the store. I do so because the selection is spectacular, the wines are very boutique in nature. Elie’s does not compete with Total Wine or Costco, they do not stock big producer pedestrian wines. They sell very high quality limited production wines.The fact that they may not carry something you are looking for does not make your desire for that wine any less relevant. It also does not warrant an attack on the business, a business that you have never set foot in.If you allow a negative review from a random troll impact your decision to shop here, please let the impressions of a two decade actual customer positively influence that decision.
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February 2024 by Brandon Cichocki
If i could give zero i would. I had called today with a simple question on whether or not he had certain Champagnes in stock, of which were admittedly very difficult to find. I asked about two or three top tier grower bottles, and rather than being given a yes or no, i was given a conpletely unsolicited diatribe about his opinions of the issue, of which can be best described as "grower is a nonsense term invented by Americans" which is laughably incorrect, and that "i dont carry wines that people only ask about because someone told them about it and they were curious" This entire conversation, or lack thereof, lasted what felt like an eternity and was given to me as if i was a child who knew nothing of wine. (fun fact, I'm a sommelier) I had never experienced this level of arrogance, and the conversation actually ended with the terms "thats my high horse" Sommeliers and wine experts have the reputation of being pompus as it is, which is a reputation i do my best to never portray, yet Elie did so today phenominally. To me, to carry yourself this way and present yourself this way to a potential customer is unacceptable and under no circumstances will i ever be giving Elie my business, nor do i encourage anyone else to do so.
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February 2024 by Laura P.
Best selection of French wines in the State. And the owner is always eager to discuss the wines and educate the customers.
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January 2024 by Christopher Minarik
This is more than just a wine shop, it’s an EXPERIENCE! If you haven’t been, make it a priority!
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December 2023 by Todd D.
Elie is thoroughly knowledgeable. The store is thoroughly stocked with wine from France and Spain. He is my absolute "go to Guy" for wine.
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October 2023 by Chris Smith
Elie is a wonderful man. He has so much personality and is a wealth of knowledge .
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June 2023 by Caitlyn Wiley
Wonderful wine selection and knowledgable owner. Fun, educational wine events as well
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January 2023 by Cathy Kunselman
Elie Wine Shop is the greatest. Elie is one of the most knowledgeable people that I know in the wine business. Always has a wealth of information to share with his customers. You can't go wrong with Elie Wine Shop. Check out his wine shop you won't be disappointed.
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January 2023 by Victor George
Sorry to hear others felt talked down to, but Elie was extremely helpful and treated my wife and I great while in the shop. We’re both beginners and never felt uncomfortable. As a matter of fact, the stores news letter is very informative and is a great resource to learn from.
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November 2022 by Andre Wensiarski
While unfortunate, it is a relief to know that others have experienced the aloof attitude displayed by the owner of this establishment. As a delivery driver for one of Elie's vendors, I've had my fair share of his sniveling. Another reviewer felt their were treated like a "pauper"; truly an apt description of my business dealings here. Regarded not as the person bringing him the lifeblood of his business, but just a mule in his way. He won't even allow drivers to bring dollies or carts into the store, we're to carry these wooden crates one by one from the truck. Simply inconsiderate. He should have been a Dickens novel; maybe then his story would have a redemption arc.
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July 2022 by Nancy N.
So I had a perfect experience today at Elie wine! I came in not looking to fancy in my work out clothing and with little knowledge of French wine.. however I got such a great introduction from a patient and pleasant young man who worked with my price point with total respect and passion! He even wrote notes on the back of each bottle so I would remember how and what to serve with! He also carried the case I bought to my car. I seriously think the really old negative reviews should be taken down.. this establishment has zero attitude and they are generous with their time and knowledge. I will be back for sure and tell friends as well!