Kevin B.
Yelp
Just back from a 2 week visit to Portugal. My visits to the Rua Santa Justa location of Garrafeira Nacional, and the 2 cases I brought back from there, were a definite highlight. I walked in with a target list of about 40 bottles and their internet prices. I told them my plan was to buy 2 cases, but I wasn't buying that day...merely doing research. They spent at least 30 minutes with me, looking at my list, discussing those bottles, some of which they had on the shelf at quite competitive prices, as well as recommendations for similar wines, in some cases at lower prices and better relative value. I ended up taking home 3 bottles that first day to validate the recommendations. I and my family were blown away. Still, I did due diligence and repeated the process at other shops in Lisboa. None came close to the level of service, variety or value I found at GN. Ultimately I did go back and make my 2 case purchase, spending only about 60% of what I had budgeted. Couldn't be any happier with my experience. Big shout out and 'Obrigado' to Andre and Rita G., who were patient, thoughtful and knowledgeable about their inventory as well as respectful of my intent and budget. Rita also worked through the gruesome paperwork of the VAT refund forms and made that painless for me. Most highly recommend this shop. And the Dalva Colheita PS: they delivered to my apartment - how sweet is that?