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March 2020 by Kelsey Kiilani Bedortha
Steve knows so much about wine, he can help match you to something you’ll love!
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March 2020 by Wayne G.
This is the best shop in Eugene for quality wines, a number of which you won't elsewhere in the area. Steve is particularly great at finding high quality wines at closeout or other discount prices. My specialty is Pinot Noir/red & white burgundies. Steve has an excellent palate for those varieties and decades of relationships in the wine industry in the US and France that provide access to small bottlings and great finds. He does the same for Italian wines. One thing I appreciate is his knowledge and intuitiveness at figuring out if you'd like a particular wine. Last month, I witnessed him trying to talk a customer out of buying a $175 bottle. Talk to Steve about what you like in a wine and he'll find a wine for or if he can't be honest and tell you. If you're a local resident and frequent wine drinker I recommend joining the wine club. It's a $100 a year and provides free tastings and 15% off purchases of even single bottles.
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May 2018 by S E.
If you're tired of getting your wine from the grocery store and normally pick wines based on the one that has the best label, then you must visit Authentica Wines. Their mission is to provide the very best, small production, authentically produced wines available. The store also offers friendly one on one service. The great thing about buying wine here is every bottle is fantastic. No need to shuffle through the grocery store and hope a bottle will be good when you get home. Tell Steve what types of wine you like and he'll point you to the right bottles.
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September 2017 by Karen Williams
A hidden gem and best wine selection in Eugene. Proprietor Steve takes out his best wines for tasting at his small weekend gatherings. No end to what you can learn about his hand-selected wines while making great new friends🤣
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August 2017 by D W
very limited selection and he doesn't stand behind wines that are oxidized or corked, even when very expensive
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August 2017 by Rodney Price
A select offering of wines and knowledgeable and helpful staff.
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August 2017 by Chris Schultz
Superb selection and excellent guidance from the shop owner. We'll be back!
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July 2017 by Brian Laurinat
Authentica is a great shop for discovering new and interesting wines. The owner, Steve, curates a worthy collection of wines at varying price points. It's the kind of place you go for new experiences rather than looking for something particular.
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July 2017 by Don W.
very limited selection and he doesn't stand behind wines that are oxidized or corked, even when very expensive you will do better elsewhere in town like Bo's on 40th or Sundance 24th & Hilyard
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January 2017 by Jake Groff
Really great hand selected wines. Each bottle has been carefully considered. Awesome news letter with great weekly tasting. This is the place in Eugene for wines from around the world.
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March 2014 by Jo Mcdow
No one does it better than Steve Baker of Authentica Wines. Excellent long-term source for all sorts of wines from the rarest to the most common. Steve is long on intelligence and memory. He is very well connected in the wine community throughout the US. He is trusted and respected by his peers. Although Steve could be a wine snob, he is not. His love of wine is pure and without pretense. Best of all he loves to share his knowledge. He isn't afraid of letting his customers in on some his years of research and experience. Great source for some awesome champagnes. He also knows some great places on fly fishing streams...
