Kathryn L.
Yelp
Even if I wasn't a wine connoisseur, Chris &this Sauvage Bottle Shop would still get 5 stars.
This vino boutique is one of the vendors inside The Churchill, an open-air, food court with an inviting communal flow. The SBS nestles in just right amongst the entrance to the variety of eateries, cocktails, craft brews & live music.
As soon as I walked in the Owner Chris & myself hit it off, who was sitting on a stool & working off his Ipad. I'm usually the person asking all the questions, yet Chris finds joy in sharing his experience & knowledge of wine which yielded in me not asking a lot of questions. For him, it's not bout the most expensive bottle down to the ingredients. Ready for this - some wines are made with animal-derived fining agents used in the production of wine including blood & bone marrow. Hmm...I have a brand new look at organic & plant-based wines.
He also mentioned he selects his wine based on his knowledge, preferences & intuition on the ever-evolving of wine production. His objective to also offer selections as clean as possible without added sugars with the sulfite-free brands if applicable. A former wine wholesaler, Chris effortlessly illuminates his passion for wine while sharing wisdom.
My visit was pretty simple, I told Chris of my palate, price point & the number of bottles I wanted & he sent me on my way a very happy customer. He even securely packaged my bottles for my walk back to the hotel.
Sauvage's 411:
*The Wine Well - A monthly bottle subscription featuring exclusive bottles that aren't available anywhere else in the state of Arizona
*Over 200 rotating selections
*A Membership Program
*Online ordering
Similar to a small, very modernized Porta-King Inplant Office, the Sauvage Bottle Shop is quaint offering welcoming vibes with two chairs & a table on the slab-style mini patio.
I recommend the Sauvage Bottle Shop across all fronts even if you don't drink wine.