Kakaako Wine Loft & Sake Collection

I absolutely love this place. It’s cute and quaint but the décor is modern and upscale. It’s convenient to park and in a nice area. I love it. Rebecca is so nice and accomodating. This is not a place to bring a bunch of people to hang out although they do have great tasting events. I highly recommend.

This place is really cool and has a good selection– I am only giving two stars because they are often closed when I try to stop by — for example, I went by today (Saturday) around noon and they were closed

I love this place!
I came here in search of a specific bottle of Sake. Unfortunately I did not see any of it on the display shelves. So I showed the cashier the bottle I was in search for and she was more than happy to place a special order of it for me!
I emailed her all the information and the number of bottles I wished to pick up. The sake was available for pick up the next day! WOW! Talk about speedy service!
I am extremely pleased with my experience so far! I definitely want to come back here on a Friday night to try their wine tastings.

This little wine and sake shop is great! It’s located near Angry Korean Lady, so I can always pop on over if need be. They host wine tastings every Friday.
Oohh, they carry Four Graces wine! I visited Four Graces on a wine tour and LOVE their wine! Please look into Utopia Vineyard’s 2012 Chardonnay!
I am grateful for the chilled sake available, as I usually come here when I need to grab a bottle for an impromptu dinner. They had Dassai 50, Dassai 23 and Gold Born for a reasonable price! Also grab some of that sparkling Mio sake, wink wink.
I like this little wine shop!

Who would have known a great wine shop would settle in my area of town? Nestled in one of the newer buildings in Kakaako is this great little wine and sake shop.
Rebecca, owner and wine/​sake Aficionado is there almost daily to greet her patrons and share stories of her new finds. She is very knowledgeable and I will admit does a great job in recommending for wine or sake for food pairings.
They have wine samplings every Friday ((I think) as one day I stopped in to grab a bottle or two and she kindly asked if I wanted to sample what they were showcasing. I on the other hand was already late for a dinner engagement so I left; knowing that one day soon I will stop in and see what she’s got.
Her bottles are moderately priced and good for the trying. I was disappointed in myself when I didn’t buy several bottles of this great red blend they offered as the next time I went back for it; it was gone and I’m not sure if she would be stocking her shelf with it at any future date. One thing is for sure; she does turn her inventory and there are great finds.
Like going to Filene’s Basement in Boston for clothes, or the Macy’s annual or semi annual sale, KWL&SC supply and stock is anyone’s guess. My advice– don’t let the good ones go without your trying any of them.
Parking– street parking but depending on the time of day it should not be a problem.
Definitely a recommend in my book.

Walked in to take a look at what they offer and waked out with a not so expensive Bordeaux from France.
The worker helped me look for a smooth, light-​bodied red and gave me suggested several different options, domestic and imported, which I appreciated.
They have a great selection of wine and sake that ranges $ 8+. Not to mention friendly staff and nice décor.

Great local wine shop, with friendly staff and awesome wine tasting available. I recently went here for a Unilocal elite party, which was a blast, but the wine loft really made it a memorable event.
Wine: Wide selection, with a beautiful array of wines displayed along the walls and in the wine racks. I felt like I walked into someone’s private cellar. The staff are very well knowledgeable about their wines.

Wonderful shop, beautifully arranged and extremely friendly owner and staff! Prices are reasonable also, especially with a Unilocal Check-​In offer of 5% off. They also have reuasable wine tote bags which is Awesome :) I was really impressed that they recognized & remembered me from attending a previous Unilocal Elite event.
I grabbed a few girlfriends and we attended their weekly Friday Night Wine Tasting. We sampled 2 similar wines from California and France and had a very enjoyable time chatting in depth about the wines, their unique differences, where they are from, etc. The staff certainly knows their info! Location is conveniently within walking distance of Ward Center, to grab a bit after enjoying the tastings.
Parking garage and street parking available.

Although I have heard of Kaka’ako Wine Loft and Sake Collection, I have not had the chance to check it out. It’s a small shop (appox 700 sq ft?) located on the mauka side of the new Halekauwila Place affordable housing rental project. It seems to pride itself on having a good selection of affordable wine and sake with great customer service. I really like small shops like this compared to other ones like Tamura’s because you get one-​on-​one customer service with employees (or the owner) who listen to your likes/​dislikes and can help make recommendations within your budget. Moreover, I think this helps to evolve your palate as when you buy wine on your own you mainly stick with your comfort zone. When you have someone assisting you, they will often make recommendations of something new which opens your horizon into the vast array of wines out there.
They seem to have the wine organized with new world (California, Washington, and Oregon) on the left side of the store, and old world (France, Italy, Spain, and Australia) on the left side. In addition, there is a refrigerator with some chilled bubbly, sake, and a couple of Japanese beers (asahi black, echigo). I was able to meet the owner, Michelle, who I congratulated for opening such a beautiful (and much needed) local wine shop in the heart of Kaka’ako. She informed me that they are doing weekly tastings on Friday nights from 5 – 7 p.m. (hours may be wrong).
This is likely to become my local wine shop!
My only recommendation is to bring in more grower champagnes as well as craft beers in 22 oz. (as well as some selected 6-​packs) if there is adequate space.

For the love of sake! And wine!
This is the cutest little store with the friendliest staff and best selection! Rebecca is awesome and sweet. Johnny is super cool and knowledgeable. If you aren’t sure what to get, just let them know what you will be pairing with your sake or what your tastes are like and they will recommend something great for you! Their wine and sake selection is among the best but they have different price ranges for everyone!
This store also has free tastings every Friday. Check their Facebook or Instagram to see what will be featured every week.
When you check out, you are given a cool lime green and black reusable bag, which, if you bring back to the store next time, gets you 5% off your next purchase!
There is lots of street parking around but there is also a lot.
I’m so thankful this place exists! Stop in today and pick up a couple of bottles for the upcoming weekend. You’ll be glad you did! Kanpai!

I wouldn’t have known about this store if it wasn’t for attending a Unilocal Event. Thank goodness I found this gem because it has a whole variety of wine and sake from all different countries. The owner, Rebecca is very helpful in offering her knowledge in the variety of selection range that you’re looking for. The prices vary depending on your taste buds in quality wine and sake. But I think they’re pretty reasonable in the quality alcohol that they provide here. They definitely have more upscale collection for those who are very hardcore in the type of wines they prefer.
Their wine bags are pretty cute and portable for carrying multiple bottles. If you bring back the bag, you’ll get 5% off which any discount is great. We bought two types of sake that we saw in the fridge section to bring home that night so we could taste a little sweet alcohol to calm the rest of our night after drinking all those different wines from our wine tasting event through Unilocal.The Mio Sizzling Sake and Ume sake were good choices that we picked up.
Street parking is available in the area so you could stop by and grab a drink along the way of your daily errands for a night of relaxation drinking a bottle of wine or sake. Definitely a recommendable place for all you wine and sake lovers!

It almost seems that Kakaako has everything going for it. Tall soaring condos, food and drink establishments, an awesome night market and other artistic things… oh wait, there isn’t a wine shop for those nights that you are hosting a gathering at home! Well, not anymore. Kakaako Wine Loft and Sake Collection has graced the neighborhood and has a cute but impressive collection of wine for a wide ranging palate, origin, and price.
The shop isn’t the largest, nor is its selection. However, it does offer a great selection of wines from around the world. The store is setup by origin and while its selection isn’t large, it is still impressive. Whether you are interested in an Argentina wine, French bordeaux, or perhaps a bold California cabernet, they will have something to please the palate.
Prices aren’t the cheapest, but they are very reasonable. It isn’t going to be the cheapest bottle around, but their service is what makes up for it. Rebecca was very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. I shared with her what I was hoping to find something to pair with and my budget, and without fail, she recommended a fantastic choice that was right on the money.
Kakaako Wine Loft and Sake Collection shows us that size isn’t what necessarily matters, knowledge and leveraging it to build the right selection does.

This place is phenomenal. Rebecca, the owner, not only extremely sweet, but she’s also very knowledgeable. The first time I shopped here was on my way over to La Cucina. I was with my friend and boyfriend, and we didn’t really know which wine to bring with us to dinner. So, she asked us what we felt we might be eating, and recommended two bottles for us, one was a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with a floral undertone, and the other was a deliciously chilled rosé. Both wines went beautifully with our food.
Ever since then, my boyfriend and I would stop by if we ever feel like buying a bottle of Choya or something to indulge on. They also have wine tasting every other Friday I believe. Keep an eye out for the balloons, and stop by! Park on the streets or in the structure. You won’t regret your purchases here.

I’m throwing a party this weekend featuring a mimosa bar and since I am really trying my best to support local businesses as much as possible, and since it is in walking distance from me, I decided to check out the selection of champagne that Kaka’ako Wine Loft & Sake Collection had to offer. Okay fine, my brother, who stopped by to pick something up from me, gave me a ride — but I did walk back.
There are 4 main reasons I will be a regular customer of this establishment. First off, the shop is absolutely gorgeous inside. Second, I really like the fact that there is a diverse selection in terms of both region and price. Third, the location can’t get any more convenient for me. Fourth, as others have noted, Rebecca is super friendly and incredibly helpful. She made some great recommendations to fit within my budget.
I encourage wine and sake lovers to patronize this establishment. It is a welcome addition to this neighborhood and particularly to its specific location. I’m bummed that I couldn’t make the sake tasting this evening, but since there will be regular tastings, I am sure to be back with my reusable bag (5% discount). Welcome to the neighborhood Kaka’ako Wine Loft & Sake Collection!

I was happy to learn that a new wine and sake shop has opened up in the every evolving neighborhood of Kakaako. They have reasonably priced wines in the $ 12 to $ 20-​something dollar range, perfect to bring to parties and BBQs. I found a nice bottle of Cab for $ 16 and thought it tasted more like a $ 25+ bottle. They also offer bottles in the $ 50+ range, if you are looking to impress someone, want to indulge, or are just a baller. I like their selection of sakes and theyve got a refridgerated sake selection for the good stuff. I found a bottle of Hakkaisan Shiboritate Nama Genshu and snatched it up immediately!
Rebecca the owner is super nice and I love the modern design of their space. She said there will be tastings in the future and is open to using the space for private events and parties. As a bonus, they provide specially designed reusable bottle holding bags for transporting your wines and sakes! I got a 4-​bottle bag with my purchase. Very cool idea! I will definitely be back to stock up!

I recently watched a Buzzfeed video my girlfriend posted called «Drunk Moms Talk About Their Kids» (google it) and several of the inebriated Moms talk about «Mommy Juice» (aka wine). Don’t judge, the struggle is real folks, because when this Mommy is out of her juice, no one in the house is going to be happy. The problem has always been that Sam’s Club and Safeway have terrible selections, Costco Iwilei is a nightmare to visit and there are no reasonably priced wine shops near our apartment. Then like a solution from the Universe, Kaka’ako Wine Loft & Sake Collection magically appeared!
After enjoying dinner with one of my girlfriends we decided to stop by and were greeted by the store’s owner Rebecca. Sweet as can be, Rebecca is on-​hand to help you navigate through their selection of wines and sake. In a nutshell, their prices are very reasonable and the selection range is excellent. If you’re a novice wine lover you can pick up bottles for $ 12-​$ 20, or if you want to enjoy something more special that’s $ 50+, they can meet your needs in a jiffy. I grabbed a few table wines for dinner and a nice bottle for my husband and I to enjoy on a romantic night in from of the TV. There’s nothing better than snuggling with the man I love while watching «Scandal» and drinking a delicious cabernet sauvignon. #Perfection
The store is gorgeous and they have really cute wine bags, which if you bring back you get 5% off. They also have complimentary wine and sake tastings every other Friday evening. One more thing to mention is that if you live within a three mile radius, they’ll deliver pre-​orders for FREE! Yes indeed, there is no reason for Mommy not to have her «Mommy Juice» anytime she wants. Cheers to all my hard working Mommies! You deserve a bottle or two!

What an awesome boutique wine shop that offers so much! Located smack dab in Kaakako where parking is actually plentiful, this wine shop is beautifully and tastefully decorated. It has a modern twist but still a vintage feel.
Hubby and I came to a tasting and let me just say I wanted to get every bottle that was being poured. The prices were reasonable and needless to say we did walk out with a bunch. I have recently discovered yuzu shochu and even at a time when not too many bars and restaurants carry it, KWL&SC had yuzu Ichiko! I wish them much success as they offer this community a place to find good wines and sake… not to mention a gathering place for wine tasters to enjoy their products and the knowledgable staff to match you with what you are looking for.

What a great local spot to go to for a bottle of wine or sake! … And a great addition to the up and coming Kaka’ako area.
Rebecca, the owner, is very sweet and is knowledgable about wines and sake. The alcohol is separated by country of origin and there is a variety of prices. It is definitely more reasonably prices than Safeway and has a better selection than Costco or Sam’s club.
The shop is just beautiful with modern lighting, shelving and a cute selection of local products like nuts and seasonings.
They have tastings about once a month– can’t wait to try them out!

Cute little Wine and Sake Shop in the heart of Kakaako.
Nice selection and decent prices. There is nothing like this in the immediate area.
It’s great not to have to drive several miles to the other options.
Looking forward to their wine tasting event this Fri. (feb 13^th)
Rebecca the owner is very personable and helpful.

Stumbled upon the soft opening of Kakaako Wine Loft & Sake Collection after Eat the Street on Friday, ¹⁄₃₀.
Located in the ground level of Halekauwila Place residential high-​rise in Kakaako. Though not quite ready for a grand opening, I was told 2-​hour parking in the garage will be offered for a nominal fee.
With delicate lighting and inviting ambiance, who could say «no» to stopping in for a free wine tasting?
Upon entering the 800 sq ft shop, guests are greeted by countless bottles of liquid gold (or wine, as some call it) and authentic sake from Japan. I loved that they feature a chilled section, for when you want to grab a bottle of chilled sake and hit the couch with some marathon shows.
Another great feature is their counter seating, for wine tasting! On this visit, we had the pleasure of meeting owner Rebecca and her wine tasting expert, Mark! My friends and I enjoyed 4 lovely wine tastings with great background information, we were so impressed, we ended up clearing their shelf of the 2013 Pinot Noir they had us sample.
Their staff of 3 are very knowledgeable and friendly and never once pressured us to purchase anything. I appreciated their genuine vibes. They even laughed and joked with us about opening their 2013 Opus One bottle on display.
Great things in the future for Kakaako Wine Loft & Sake Collection! Can’t wait for their grand opening!