Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits

Wine store · Forest Hills

Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits

Wine store · Forest Hills

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4339 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

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Vast wine & liquor selection, expert advice, excellent cheese & deli  

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11 Best D.C. Wine Shops for Champagne, Cava, and Other Bubbles | Eater DC

"This Van Ness neighborhood grocer has shelves lined high with wines of all types, with well over 100 sparking choices available (including mini and half bottles) for online order and pickup. There’s ample opportunity to splurge, too — the 2006 vintage Krug commands $349. Calvert Woodley is known its cheese counter as much as its wine, in case the home fridge is bare." - Travis Mitchell

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Russell Byron

Google
Shopping here is a pleasure, not a chore. Great selection from deli (extensive range of international cheese) to wine and liquor. I’d like to make special mention to Geoff in the deli and Joanna at the checkout who always provide exceptional service.

James Reid

Google
Seems like it has consistently decent pricing and knowledgeable staff. I would definitely recommend this store as its selection has not failed me. I still have yet to try any deli foods though.

Harry Eldridge

Google
We went with CW to provide alcohol for our wedding and they were great! We came in with an idea of what we wanted and they helped select everything. Delivered easily and on time. Very professional all the way through.

Shashi

Google
They were very busy on Saturday. Very friendly people ready to answer questions. Their weekly offers are a good bargain. Saturday was looking popular for people buying wine and cheese. I was there as I was looking for a beer that wasn't available elsewhere. Back Home Beer -Persian lager. If you need a case, you go to the cashier and pay for it and they bring it up to you. Love that they have parking for shoppers that's closely monitored to prevent people from parking and walking off.

Milwaukee Tweed

Google
Absolutely amazing cured meats and cheeses. The deli team is incredibly knowledgeable and will take their time with you. I try to stop in any time I'm in town.

Peter Lom

Google
A true gem in the city. Great selection of wines at all price points, with an expert always on hand to help make a selection. Wide variety of liquor and beer (and whole coffee beans!) as well. But my favorite thing about Calvert Woodley is their cheese counter—a truly unique offering that sets this store apart from all other beer, wine, and liquor stores in DC.

Mike Sternad

Google
Calvert Woodley’s is back! I always went there for the joy of discovering new things (Absente) and exploring (new whiskeys) AND the expert advice. How do you know which cognac under $100 delivers great smoothness and depth? And what are the new sipping bourbons worth trying? Should I take an entire case of that recommended Pinot noir? What cheeses are on sale this week? FAO Schwartz for adults, but it takes being live for the full effect 🤠

Sima Z

Google
I grew up in this area and I remember this liquor store being here and how my family would visit it for cold cuts, different types of cheeses, olives, baguettes, coffee and my favorite crackers. Now I am 65 years old and I live in a different state however I still visit this place. This is a wonderful oldie! I highly recommend this place. They have amazing staff. They are very helpful and approachable. The products they sell are amazing and they have a wonderful price tag that is not to outrageous. Highly recommend

J B.

Yelp
Best wine store in the area. I have been going here since the late 1980s. Excellent selection and the folks who work there know wine. Recommendations from team have always worked out well.
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Lloyd D.

Yelp
I can because if a local podcast to see what it was all about. I'm happy I did. A very large deli/cheeses section with a variety of cheeses and meats. We couldn't decided what to order and then the line got long. I walked around the store looking for McAllens and found a large selection of beer, wine and whiskeys. More variety again which if welcome at a reasonable price. Staff were helpful and friendly. It's a quirky niche location in on the border of DC and Chevy Chase. I'll be back when in the area. La Chesserie
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Jennifer N.

Yelp
A family member in D.C. was recently engaged and my husband and I wanted to send a congratulatory gift basket to the happy couple. We're based in CA and came across Calvert Woodley here on Yelp. I called the store and spoke with the manager Schuyler Jones- he helped me create a wonderful gift basket, was very helpful, patient and made nice suggestions. He coordinated delivery which gave me peace of mind from across the country that the basket would be delivered smoothly and received by the couple! Thank you Schuyler!
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Phong N.

Yelp
Please please be careful when you order from here. I've been buying wine online for 10 years and this is the first time I got shorted 1 bottle. I called and didn't think to take pictures or keep the box since I knew I ordered 6 and not 5 bottles. When I called and email, they were perfectly nice but said that they couldn't do anything. Not a credit, not a bottle. They then said I should talk to the UPS store since I had problems with picking up my order. I strongly believe they are ultimately responsible. Insure the shipping or give me my bottle. Caveat emptor.

Doug S.

Yelp
I inherited my knowledge of Calvert-Woodley from my father. I do not get there as often as I would like but it has once again stood out as a destination of note. I had placed an On-Line order. The service at the Food counter was the standout today. Contacted me of a need to substitute and offered the suggestion to the "Treasures" baskets new location. Well then onto the Beer Director and good that I did as supplies of some things are short and he helped find new knowledge. Then the trail to wine's I was not familiar with ........looking forward to a return soon. Thank you Team CW.
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Markesha E.

Yelp
So I was starving for lunch and ran downstairs to my favorite wine spot. I asked the deli for a Italian sandwich and was told they were really busy this week and I could only get one already made. I said " ah man, I'm sorry I didn't see that sign" the gentleman then says don't worry, I'll make yours now! He then made my sandwich fresh! This is why my whole company buys from Calvert! The customer service is wonderful!!! Of course we will be back because we love the wine selections, the fresh deli and the STAFF!!!!!
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Kerry B.

Yelp
An excellent selection of difficult to find cheeses and deli, you can even taste before you purchase. Real crusty french bread! You can order reasonably priced sandwiches made to order in advance. Excellent selection of beers, wines & liquor. And they have a parking lot. Website error: www.calvertwoodley.com
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Marc L.

Yelp
How can it be that I've never reviewed Calvert Woodley? I have been a loyal customer for about 30 years! This is my go-to wine shop, and it's also my go-to cheese shop. The wine selection is one of the best anywhere. If you are a wine person, you definitely want to get on the e-mailing list because their weekly "Wine of the Week" specials and "Ben's Pick" wine finds are amazing. You basically can/should not bother reading anything about wine and just buy what CW recommends in its specials. The "Ben" is Ben Giliberti, formerly the wine writer for the Washington Post. He is such a great writer, and has such good taste in wine, that you can't help but purchase whatever he recommends. I did for years and never had a bad one. If you come into the store not knowing what you want, all the sales people are excellent. And you can play 'stump the chump' with them by presenting a challenge, like "what's the best wine for the money in the store today?" or "I'm serving a braised brisket in a sweet/sour sauce, what's a good but inexpensive wine I can serve with it?" They will rise to the challenge. CW also offers terrific Bordeaux Futures, if that's your thing (it is mine!). You buy bottles of Bordeaux wines before they are even released, so almost nobody has ever tasted them. The benefit is lower prices and being able to find the wines by reserving early. But the retailer is keeping your money for 2 years. You are buying based on recommendations of expert wine writers and the reputation of the chateau and of the retailer. There are horror stories of spending lots of money on expensive Bordeaux wines, only to have the wines ruined during shipment, or the wines not turning out to be as good as hoped. I've been buying futures from CW for 30 years and have only had great experiences. So the point is: CW is in an elite class of wine retailers, pulling off great Bordeaux futures consistently over decades. Few others have this distinction. And then there's the cheese. I typically buy cheese when I am in the store for wine, and sometimes if we have a special dinner and need cheese, I'll make a special trip just for cheese. Amazing selection, extremely knowledgeable staff. They give tastes. They are patient with people like me who don't know a Reblochon from a Pont l'Évêque. I recommend you just buy whatever is on sale that week. Again, never had a bad cheese, and on the times I've sought a recommendation from the cheese counter person, it's been outstanding! CW also has excellent selections in craft beer and liquor. Pricing is good. You also want to get on the mailing list to get the catalog for the annual fall wine sale. Terrific prices and selection, and the catalog is educational, entertaining, and fun. Highest recommendation.
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Steve A.

Yelp
Booze is good, especially when it's very convenient. Calvert Woodley is a locally owned deli and liquor store. It has lots of the hard stuff, as well as beer and wine. Deli meats and cheeses are also available. This is close to a Metro station and bus stop. Calvert Woodley seems to specialize in wines but also has lots of craft beer. It looks a lot like a typical deli and wine shop. My favorite part is the liquor though. It has a wide variety for not being that big. There's a good amount of cheaper or higher end liquor. It has the name brands. There's also some rarer stuff. Prices are good. There's small bottles of Evan Williams. It's about $5 for these flask sized bottles. These come in handy if you're stuck in a boring meeting, and I wouldn't be surprised if these are popular on Capitol Hill. It gets most of its business from booze. Other items sold include breads, cheeses, meats, olives, and salads. This is a quick walk from the Metro station.
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Glenn V.

Yelp
Beer and wine with close proximity to the hotel is a plus when your rear end is as flat as a pizza box from many hours upon it. Once inside, I first caught sight of the sliced meats area, I just can't use the term 'deli' as the displayed smacked of pretty pinkish, reddish fuchsia and purplish magenta meats. Then the breads, olives, mousse(s) and pates -- ohh goose liver, how I adore thee. Wines in wooden cubbyholes and cupboards, many appeared to be of the old vines of France so I avoided the temptation and spun a quick left. There I came face to cans within discounted grab bags, and that's a first for me. Just when you think you've seen it all in liquor stores. Can continuations in tall deep reach in coolers, stacked upon shelves and sitting on the aisle caps just begging to be taken and shown a good home. All floor staff were dressed in shirt, tie and name tag which lends a level of dignity and professionalism. So I tried it out because they had more Narragansett varieties than I've ever seen. Quint and myself being big fans, but he had to catch and kill a twenty five footer and I was getting my pre concert party on. Poor Quint should have drank Fresca instead of beer on that fateful fishing day.

Stephen M.

Yelp
very cool business great deli bagels and bread plus reasonable prices and booze
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Antonio K.

Yelp
Still a 5 star experience!! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. They have a generous selection of every type of liquor. Street parking right in front of the store can be scarce, but they do have a small parking lot.

Hope C.

Yelp
I spoke w/ Michael (management) and I appreciate his going the extra mile to save me as a client. I haven't returned since that unpleasant experience, but I'm open to giving Calvert another try. They really do have a good selection of food and wine and in situations like this, especially when the manager heard you, you want to give them another try, which I intend to do.

Raymond W.

Yelp
Great prices and service. Store always clean and well lit. Well stocked with a good variety of choices. Alittle far from me, but worth the drive.
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Frank W.

Yelp
This is a business I want to patronize. My wife and I used to live a few blocks away. This was the neighborhood liquor store. You become accustomed to the convenience without realizing the quality. This isn't a neighborhood liquor store. This is a high end customer oriented shop. We moved to San Francisco a decade ago. But we were in town this weekend, and we needed a bottle of wine to bring to dinner with a friend who had major medical treatment and is on the mend (enough that we want to bring a nice red to accompany the fancy take-out food). So we went out of our way to Calvert Woodley. We could have ducked into any place en route. I'm glad we did. Beforehand, I said to my wife the two things I really like about this business are: first, it has this cozy, disorganized appearance but it's actually well organized, meaning it succeeds in making you feel at home; and, second, it has the smell of wine, cheese, pate, and stuff you want to consume -- it is redolent of a good time, but a tasteful, mature good time. When we went in, my wife requested the advice of one of the proprietors. Two actually helped her. We needed a wine to pair with dinner from Lebanese Taverna. They were expert and polite, and they inquired with the perfect tone that communicated any response was fine, what price range. I said $45. They did better, meaning they recommended favorites for far less. We ended up with three bottles, each well below our price point. So they didn't upsell on the winery. They chose well and had insights to offer. My wife had a lengthy conversation with the sommelier about terroir. (I was taking photos to accompany this review.) Then we were browsing at the cheese counter. The cheesemonger, Geoff, overheard my wife and me talking -- she was wondering if we should buy something, and I responded, nah, we're headed home. He offered to give us a taste of anything, gratis, and chatted us up. Sometimes, I feel guilty, and no doubt marketing gurus know this, and a sample prompts me to purchase. In this case, however, after multiple slices for each of us, I was happy to change the plan: we could take small amounts on our upcoming flight, with crackers, for a light lunch. Geoff guided us toward what would be good after two hours out (not anything too runny), with contrasting flavors. The bottom line is this place is not what you might think. It's a premium establishment that has loyal clientele for a reason. It deserves the patronage. My wife and I will be back.
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Jen P.

Yelp
Fine selection of cheeses and libations. PRIDE ally. Convenient and super nice folks.
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Opie M.

Yelp
I have to order and pay online, good luck if you're using an iPhone, when searching for cheese you need the key in the cheese type. The word sharp will not provide any results. the word cheese will not provide any results. I've been a big fan of this place for many years I don't know why they can place an order over the phone.
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Yan W.

Yelp
I can't believe that I am giving a liquor store 5 stars. This isn't your typical seedy inner city liquor store. It's a mom and pop, high end market. Sure you can get the run of the mill alcoholic libation here, but you can also get the very high end, collectors brews. Each isle has an extremely helpful representative. They know their stuff! There's also an in house sommelier! There's also copious amounts of groceries and fresh deli products available. If you buy in bulk, a nice staff member will even help you carry it to your car!!!!
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Jeff B.

Yelp
I've been visiting this store for years and it's clear that they care deeply about the wellbeing of their employees, as well as their customers. That's very important to me so I try to patronize businesses who go the extra mile to take care of everyone. All during the early days of the pandemic they happily fulfilled orders curbside. And you can always count on an excellent selection of beer, wine and spirits, with frequent sales.
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Kerri C.

Yelp
If I could give more than 5 stars i would. Nothing can beat the cheese selection (prices aren't insanely high given the location - the quality matches the prices, and they have specials!) and the cold cuts are delicious and priced fairly (and sliced by extremely kind and helpful personnel - unlike the giant down the block where the workers are nasty). The bagels are also some of the best in the city. The wine selection is extensive, and they have sommeliers that will help you pick out your selection(s) for the day that are very knowledgeable and don't push you towards only expensive bottles. The liquor selection is also great! One of my favorites stores in DC. Cannot be beat.
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Mike B.

Yelp
This is the sort of store I wan't live walking distance from... Reasons: *Wide selection of cheese *Wide selection of crackers and accoutrement to go with those cheeses *Fresh cut prosciutto/ bresola/ etc. *Their tuna salad is freakin' delicious... I want that recipe... like a lot. *They have this 3 or 4 shelf section with wine bottles for under ten bucks that have a 90+ points score. *They make their own liquor *Great prices on liquor *Vast craft beer selection *Parking next to the shop *Rye bread the size of your head *Really friendly cashiers. *Really friendly cheese counter people OH! And don't even get me started on the cheesebasket at the cheese counter with all of the cheese ends. They have these nice hunks of manchego/ parmesean/ brie for 1.89 a piece. Just love this place.
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Devon N.

Yelp
This is the best place to go for spirits, wines, beer & cheese! They list their sales in the Washington Post newspaper every Monday & also send out a catalog before the holidays. Parking there could be tricky when it was busy before the pandemic, but I found out a long time ago that I can place my order in advance & then just pick it up. My Dad worked in DC & commuted to Maryland & was always frugal & CW was his go-to place for hard to find but reasonably priced cheeses & alcohol. He passed away over a decade ago and I'm heartened that one of his favorite places is still operating.
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Kathryn L.

Yelp
I have finally visited the popular Calvert Woodley Fine Wine & Spirits, such an abundance of various libations & a mini delicatessen island offering special nosh. The entire right side of the store upon entry is wine, wine & more wine. From very expensive to sale specials, you will find your preferred bottle of grapes. Or a suggestive bottle from a couple of employees who are readily available to answer all of your vino inquiries. Even 90+ point bottles for under $20, now that's a bargain. Once I made my way through the store, I must of seen at least 8-10 different type of sale signs for whatever you thirst. As a non liquor connoisseur, I was intrigued by the massive bottles of this, that & then some systematically stocked amongst the organized isles. I watched an employee reset a few a bottles simultaneously & went to look for more out of placed inventory...my OCD was entertained. On my way out, I saw a sample station & as a sassy sampler I stopped to inquire. It was Girl Grey IPA. Grab your beer stein, pour your favorite yeast-fermented malted hops, chug/sip while I break it down as I learned it: Girls Pint Out, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is a national craft beer consortium for women...Girls, we run this motha (yeah!) Not only creating special brewskis, GPO is being great conduits of the community by bringing women who enjoy craft beer together. No shade or discrimination, men can consume & even attend their forums. I met the lovely Larissa & cool Chrystalle aka brand ambassadors who were handing out knowledge & samples. & Larissa in conjunction with Mob Craft Beer created the award winning Girly Grey IPA Beer, an India Pale Ale with Tea & some other ingredients I can't recall & honestly have no earthly idea about. Good thing for Google & kudos to Larissa. Be it that I don't consume beer I still contributed to the mission of Girls Pint Out, in conjunction to my 1st enjoyable visit to CWFW&S by purchasing a 4pack of Girl Grey IPA...anyone want a can? & when 'speciality food' is being advertised here, it is most certainly an array of gourmet delicacy of fresh fish, gallery of cheeses, meats, breads, candies & a coffee station. They even offer a Newsletter to sign up to get all the deets & happenings. Tashia,the cashier was friendly, same as the other employees that greeted me & asked if I needed any assistance. They offer a private parking lot & for my Metro riders, it's a few hundred feet if that, from the Van Ness - UDC Metro Station - Red Line (exiting the east side of the station) as soon as you come off the escalator. I absolutely will return & become a VIP in my own right to pick up my favorite bottles of Malbec & to try the numerous selections of Smoked Salmon that had my tastebuds salivating. What a wonderful 1st time experience.

Robert J.

Yelp
Outstanding inventory of wines fine ($$$) and value (taste to price ratio), with nearly peerless guidance from their knowledgeable staff. Even for the "I don't ask for advice" buyer their precurated selections in boxes on the right as you walk in the front door are value selections that hardly ever miss and are certainly accurately described. Great beer selection and counsel as well! Highly recommend.

Frances B.

Yelp
Thank you to Harold Timothy-Kirchen for taking the time to help me go through the impressive wine selection! Fantastic suggestions and he was so helpful in answering all of my questions.
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Brent L.

Yelp
CWFW is located in the heart of the Van Ness section of DC. I was en route to my hotel when i stumbled upon it. After a 5hour drive from NYC, a bottle of Malbec would do the trick. I stopped by and asked a lovely, young woman where i could find the Argentinian Malbecs and she walked me over to them. I thanked her and proceeded to checkout. Rudy made this a seamless process. Their ApplePay feature was a plus. She was warm and great at her job. Their prices range from rather inexpensive, to expensive, but you're paying for the quality. I'll be sure to pop in again when I'm back in DC.

Jerry M.

Yelp
I don't drink alcohol, so why do I like Calvert Woolley? It's the cheese, the deli, the chocolate, the bread. I'm treated with courtesy and respect. That's why!
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Laurel J.

Yelp
If I could give 10 stars I would!! What an amazing place with an amazing selection and exceptional customer service. From the minute I drove into the lot until I drove out, employees were assisting, guiding, smiling and welcoming. A special shout out to Al who helped from entry to exit. We pre-ordered for pick up but I decided to get a few more items since I was there. I'm so glad I went inside. An excellent selection of cheeses, wine, difficult to find liquor and craft beers. Each step of the way someone was there to help me make a selection that felt right for me. No pushy pressure sales either. I will recommend this store to all my friends and co-workers. Even though I live in Aldie, it's worth the beautiful drive for such a positive experience. Thank you staff at CW! I hope to see you all again soon. And thank you Al for the great restaurant tip for lunch.

McKenna L.

Yelp
I've been in here pretty frequently, as I go to the gym across the street And it's always been a great and normal experience. Today I had to drop something off at UPS across the street as well as pick up a few things from here. I pulled into the parking lot, ran across the street to drop off my package and was back within a minute, about to walk into the store. It was then when I was yelled at by a man from the location about how it was a $300 ticket to park here. I then proceeded to explain that I was on my way into the store to purchase groceries and just needed to drop something off at UPS first when he continued to yell at me about how it didn't matter because I wasn't in the store. As he continued to berate me, I got in my car and left. I won't be purchasing anything today and will not be back to do so in the future.
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Mersheila G.

Yelp
The employees are always welcome to assist you with your purchases and very knowledgeable on the many spirits sold there. The prices are the best around. There is a small deli also which you will be thrilled to try out.

Henry T.

Yelp
Fantastic selection, dependable expert advice, fair pricing. My go-to store. Deliveries as well.

George D.

Yelp
The best liquor store in the area with facilities for cheeses and cold cuts - very good assortment of liquor, wine and beer best prices in NW - parking spaces on premises. What more can you ask ?
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Alison B.

Yelp
I made a special stop at Calvert Woodley last weekend while visiting DC for a memorial. I've been a customer for 25 years and my father (who introduced me to CW) shopped there until his retirement ten years ago. Their selection of French wines can't be beat and you don't have to spend $$ or $$$ for a good bottle of wine. I was happy to hear that Carlos still manages the cheese and deli department. We bought a few bottles of wine, two cheeses (one Tallegio w/ truffles), pastrami, three bags of gourmet coffee, some Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, limoncello and a few other goodies. An employee told me that the owner took care of everyone during the month they had to close due to Covid-19. It's a great shop with low turnover that's a Washington, DC institution!!
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Doc M.

Yelp
My wife and I were planning a large affair in Maryland with fine wine, spirits, as well as gourmet food. Due to past experiences with Calvert Woodley's assistance in her office, my wife and I headed right over - and we were more than glad that we did. The people at Calvert Woodley were some of the most helpful souls you could imagine. Steven (their wine expert) was nothing short of worthy recommendations and helpful suggestions when it came to how much to purchase for a large group and where it made sense to save a few dollars vs. over spending. After dealing with wines, he introduced us to their spirit expert, as well as their on site beer guide and again we got the same "kid gloves" treatment. Frankly, I was astounded how easy the process was and happy to find out that the unopened bottles of wine and liquor could be returned if they were unopened for a full refund. In essence... I could not make a mistake. After paying I was greeted by William - or shall I say "My Saviour with A Hand Truck." to load up my purchases and get me on my way. He performed with a wink and a smile - I didn't have to lift a finger. I will return to Calvert Woodley the next time I throw a party, I cannot imagine going anywhere else for their level of knowledge and service. My only regret is that I hadn't purchased any of their food which I understand is wonderful - NEXT TIME!

Clair G.

Yelp
Great selection, amazing cheeses, and very helpful staff. This is how stores should operate!
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Ruth C.

Yelp
Time to round up that 3.5! The booze purchaser has stepped up their game for beer and liquor here. It's not a crazy extensive spread, but nice varieties and worth checking for sales. Staff are friendlier and it's cleaner than it was a few years ago. Locals should keep an eye out for the coupon flyer in the Valuepak mailer.
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Bao T.

Yelp
Every one in the Van Ness area swears by this store. Everything from their wine selection, to their cheese and cured meats selection. This place is one heck of a liquor store. They make sure their staff is well trained and are able to answer any questions you may have. I got a wine recommendation here once and it was a fantastic bottle for a great price. They have wine, beer and liquor tastings here occasionally, and it's always good stuff. Be warned, parking here is insane, and peak hours is almost all the time. I still haven't tried their bagels yet, but people always tell me about it, so I shall return.
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Matthieu K.

Yelp
This is a great liquor store. Whereas VA has the state-run ABC, which is sterile and identical... non-ABC regime states have capitalism and choice. Ironic that DC is free'er than VA in this aspect, but I digress... Stopped in on a random weeknight to peruse whiskey. Was very pleased by the selection of various higher-end whiskey varietals... I ended up leaving with 2 bottles of made-in-DC Bourbon and a bottle of Entrapment ... blew my booze budget for FY18 on that item (apologies to my partner if they're reading this.) Had the pleasure to meet one of their spirits consultants, Bruce Williams ... this man is a gentleman... introduced me to a whiskey I'd never sampled (that is a feat). Love this place. Thanks Bruce! Highly recommended.

David R.

Yelp
This has been my wine and spirits--and cheese--store for years. The wine selection is huge, and the staff is great at giving good recommendations. Thanks to C-W, our everyday wines at home are all French--and delicious--and all under $15 a bottle. In addition, all of my single-malt Scotch and cognac is from C-W. Recently, during the pandemic, they closed out of safety concerns. But they kept paying everyone. When they reopened, they were super careful about the safety of their employees and customers. This is the sort of business that everyone wants to deal with. On their website, be sure to check out the events. The wine dinners are not to be missed.
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Caitlin O.

Yelp
Loved this spot for cheese and wine! It was great how much information was available for each wine, and how friendly and eager the staff was to educate us and help us pick the perfect match. All for a reasonable price!
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Manu B.

Yelp
Great selection, prices and service. The sommeliers are knowledgeable and know how to listen to the costumer
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John A.

Yelp
I just recently learned of Calvert Woodley, where have you been my entire life. I've been there a few times every time is been great. They have great prices, great customer service, super nice employees. They even went out of their way to make sure that I had rebate coupons for the associated liquor that I was buying. Who does that... they do. If you haven't been, then go! Parking can be a little tricky there and I have lucked out the past couple times I've went and got a parking space but when I left there was a line waiting for the parking. They even take the time to box up all the liquor incarnate out to my truck for me, how great is that. Keep up the good work, i'm sure I'll be seeing you again soon
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D M.

Yelp
I'm not sure what the issue is here. Twice I've come and twice been treated as if asking a question is an inconvenience to them at best and an annoyance at worst. How are you the small business alternative to giant/whole foods/online retailers and have incredibly poor customer service? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. Will not return.
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Aditi D.

Yelp
I went to this store alone to check out some beer, particularly looking for sours. I asked an employee, who said the beer specialist was not present, but directed me to a man at a sample table giving out samples of Deschutes. After he handed me the sample and we chatted about beer, he asked me, "are you here buying beer for your boyfriend??" I was quite annoyed by this comment. I was alone and he had no reason to assume my relationship status or my sexuality, nor should he assume that females can't buy beer for themselves. I informed him I was buying for myself and left annoyed with that comment. Please inform your staff to be inclusive of your customers and treat them with respect across gender identities, and to avoid making sexist assumptions about their customers.

Akhil B.

Yelp
I've been coming to Calvert Woodley for years, and have never been disappointed. I still remember walking in as a child and the aroma of coffee beans filling the store. The store has had to adapt for Covid-19 times, but has done an admirable job; continuing to pay employees throughout the pandemic and now allowing a max of 15 customers in at a time. Their cheese and charceuterie options are fantastic, priced fairly, and there is always the weekly deal to look forward to. Plus, their wine selection is one of the best in DC. Highly recommend for anyone.

Paula G.

Yelp
Ok so you know how customer service is soooo bad at sooo many places? Well not here. My one husband hates going to the store unless to shop a new and different tequila well his favorite beer store was out of the Sapporo long story short he wasn't happy. I quickly googled to see who and where we could find it and Calvert Woodley popped up . What a treat ! Found the beer had a online glitch which made me call . I spoke to John he was the best talked me thru the glitches and all was saved and we got the beer my husband is happy and we have a new favorite store FYI Sapporo is my only beer choice my husband like what ever is on sale just a little holiday humor thanks again John @calvertwoodley

D S.

Yelp
We Will Meet Again! Alas, I was delayed and now I will have to wait. Your CW team is a Little Known Washington Monument-Closed for the safety and protection of all you have built is best.

Fracis D.

Yelp
I went to their store on may 15th noon 2020, it's then i come to know you have to order before to pick up. The people who are helping in curb side are so rude and cursed me to wait there for my order. I spoke to the manager also no help. Very rude sales guys they have. All of them will gang up on you. Manager after telling him no help still. Kindly treat the customers good. Tks.
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Jeannie R.

Yelp
Friendly staff. Great selection of wines from all over the world. I came to find a great wine for a work dinner and ended up walking out with 3 bottles. Would definitely come back

Hamilton O.

Yelp
I look forward to Mondays when the new Cheese and deli specials are announced for the week. The staff here are extremely professional and patience with customers. Hand-slicing of salmon and hams is truly a craft here. The knowledge of the staff is very high and trusted. You don't find this level of passion for a craft much today. We are truly fortunate to have access to these wonderful resources. I support and love the wine side also and that's a separate review. Enjoy!