Carnardo Wine & Cheese

I like this wine store .The owner is a cool dude who is very helpful. They have several seats to drink wine. The other guy who works there is a bit of a wine snob, god forbid the whole world is not an expert on wine. I go in early when I know the owner is there.

I want to start off by saying I am not a wine guy. But this place was very helpful and knowledgeable!
Also they didn’t judge or make assumptions about my knowledge or financing. The man that helped me added to the experience by saying just because a wine is expensive doesn’t mean it’s any good and just because its cheaper doesn’t mean it’s not tasty. Well put sir.

I can’t find mention of this shop anywhere online so I had to stop in after driving by.
Place has a lot of wine but the sections aren’t labeled. So, when you walk in you simply see a ton of bottles everywhere. Gets a little crowded and confusing if you’re not a regular and you have no idea where anything is when there’s only one person to ask. Besides that the prices are good; selection’s not bad at all. There are some dusty bottles here and there. Bought two Malbecs tonight (2009 Arido and Tilia) for $ 9.99 each.
They have a small wine tasting bar off to the right where you’ll find the register. A few guys were drinking wine and eating a pizza, which that odor mixed with the smell of my Great Aunts attic gave the place an interest perfume. Perhaps it was from the Subway next door. I digress.
Roughly five coolers in the back hold craft beer six packs (local and other), a few 40s in the bottom and chilled wines. Also have a small selection of cheese and a very, VERY small selection of cured meats in the end cooler.

Carnardo Wine & Cheese was a stop of mine because of a friend’s referral. Thanksgiving was two days away and I was going to run to another local retailer until it as suggested I stop — mostly for advice from the helpful staff. So I stopped.
Yeah, baby. I always feel like I’ve hit the jackpot when owner (s) and staff are there to help, not load you up with useless info. I wanted two bottles of the bubbly stuff and with some help landed ARGYLE ‘brut’ from Oregon US @ $ 22/​bottle; owner asked that I report back ‘cuz the product is getting strong reviews.
I also grabbed a DARTING gewurtztramminer kabinett from Germany at $ 17/​bottle for the turkey meal along with a $ 15/​bottle DECOY chardonnay. I think the family will enjoy either or both as complimentary wine to the meal.
There seemed to be some flights being sold at the smallish, non-​plush bar area. Kinda cute in presentation and there weren’t but a handful of wine lovers rapping about what was being poured. It all sounded good.
In the famous words of a burlesque show fan, «We shall see», … with the taste and body of the ARGYLE ‘brut”. I did like the helpfulness of sales staff and the wide assortment of wine. More to come.

Wondering if there aren’t many recent reviews because of similar experiences? I was excited to stop; a local wine shop-thinking…GREAT! Unfortunately the service was terrible. No acknowledgement when I walked in, minimal help when I asked for assistance and overall just plain rude. I’m generally a huge supporter of local businesses, but I will not return to this location.

Owner is super helpful and will greet you upon entering. He’ll easily get you outta here under your budget. Asked for a malbec and white wine for gifts and he picked out both my bottles super quick. Stopped in on my way home from work and was in and out in 5 minutes and under my $ 30 budget. Looks like people regularly stop by to drink wine/​partake in tastings.

Unfortunately, the owner of this business has decided to participate in very customer unfriendly practices including towing cars that are parked in the common lot of the shopping center and basically stalking people coming to spend money with the business located there.
I would not spend a dime here and will make sure I warn others of the horrible treatment I’ve witnessed.
I love wine, but I’ll be buying it at Anderson’s from here on out.

My husband and I have started to frequent this place and know very little about wine. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. They can recommend a good wine at any pricepoint.

I love a good wine shop– and Carnardo’s is just one of many in the Arlington– Grandview Heights area that I frequent, because I honestly like the staff at least 3 or 4 different wine stores. However, Carnardos stands out to me because of the smiley, friendly owner who never pressures us into buying something we don’t want.
He was even kind of enough to suggest a really good bottle well under my $ 20 limit. It was probably closer to $ 12 and tasted fabulous. He could have sold me a $ 20 bottle and reaped the $ 8 profits, but he didn’t! He listened to exactly what I wanted and gave me the bottle I envisioned with our meal.
I also appreciate the tasting bar, which is a rather creative way to recycle old wooden wine cases. The sides of the crates emblazoned with the vineyard logos create the front of the bar, making for an artistic conversation piece– and as I learned, represent a lot of crazy good wine.
Granted, you can go to any grocery store and get a decent bottle of wine, but patronizing these smaller, independently-​owned shops not only allows for a more interactive shopping experience, but a more educated one. I like to know what I’m spending my money on and if I can get more for my money, why not go somewhere a knowledgeable wine-​lover can help?
I recommend shopping here expecting to spend at least $ 10 on a bottle and we always go to a private store for more expensive wine purchases. The idea of someone standing behind their product is appealing in this day and age.

The best small wine stores have caring staff that learn about the preferences of their customers and do not sneer when someone asks for something less than the accepted best.
I love Italian wines, especially the simple table varieties such as Barbara di Asti. Sure, a Barolo is swell and all but there are other choices out there.
What I liked about Carnardo is that the staff didn’t balk when I asked for the Barbara. They showed me the selections and helped me understand the differences in vineyards. Very helpful and courteous. They didn’t try to upsell me, which I appreciate.
When I’m ready to spend heavy, I know where I’ll be taking my business.

When it comes to wines, you either know it or you don’t. The staff at Carnardos definitely know what they’re talking about. All of them are enthusiasts and have personal cellars at home.
They can make great recommendations for every occasion, and have a large enough selection to work in any price range.
The cheese part is kind of an oversight, but they do have a good selection for pairing. Also, they have a few coolers of various beers.