Elie Wine Co

I wish I could give zero stars. This store is full of the rudest people I have run into in a long time. Elie is an arrogant man who doesn’t deserve customers spending their hard earned money in his establishment. No one should be treated like garbage and this is what you get when you walk in to Elie’s.

Very disappointed with the service. We walked in and no one even said hello or tried to help us. We were looking for two specific wines and no one bothered to come over to us, there was a group of older couples there that they were paying attention to. Very upsetting at the way they operate and treat people they think cant afford their foreign wine. Nothing from Michigan, doesn’t seem to be supporting local wineries. Won’t be back!!!

I love Elie and going in to purchase wine in his store is always a joy! Every time I come into town I stop in for wine. What I love about the shop is Elie’s knowledge of wine and when you walk out you know about the wine you will drink, the vineyard it comes from, and the people who made it. I have always loved the time I spend with Elie in his shop!

If you are expecting a run-​of-​the-​mill wineshop you are in the wrong place. This is not a place to find the ubiquitous selections seen in most wine shops. As a wine aficionado I wish there were more places with such dedication to the knowledge and exploration of wine as Elie’s. I always learn something new when I go there. It’s always an adventure of trying new terroirs and grapes and growers. Truly a rich experience.

Went in there today in-​spite of my friend advising me not to. He told me that the owner is arrogant and very rude and he walked out the store when he visited. Same exact situation happened to me. I am an educated Sommelier from New York City and I was taught not to treat customers in this manner. The owner and whoever else that works there watch your every move like a hawk like you are going to rob the place. It’s a very uncomfortable environment to be in. They are not inviting at all. After several times asking me if I needed help I told them no thanks I know my way around. The owner who I wasn’t even talking to took it upon himself to but in and bring out a bottle trying to challenge me. I was not there to debate I just wanted to purchase wine. Walked right out after that. Horrible experience. Many better wine shops in Birmingham. Elies seems like they don’t want your business you are better off going to one of the other shops.
I would of gave 0 stars if it was possible.