Little Raven Vineyards

Received a cash refund with a post it note (says economy of scale, opportunity cost, and location) from the owner for my 12 pack of beer mysteriously delivered through a neighbor. I credit his effort and sincerity and thank him for the refund. I do still think the location tax is excessive, but understand this is his business, not mine. Thanks Little Raven Vineyards

The owner (Larry) is a complete dick. Called to see if they had a beer in stock, he didn’t want to check for me but they did have it in stock. I told him I would stop in to get it and he just hung up. Being rude to customers is not how you obtain business. Obviosuly I didn’t go in to get the beer. Skip this place even if you live in LoDo.

I really dislike leaving bad reviews however this seemed needed as I waited a month to think it over.
I had recently moved into the Glass house — about a kilometer down the road from this store and had decided to buy my parents a nice bottle of wine for their 30^th anniversary. I had told the worker this and I informed him that my parents were partial to the sweeter/​dry wines. He then corrected me on whatever I said that was wrong in a snide tone. I let that pass, as he was possibly having a bad day. He hesitantly yet quickly showed me just 2 bottles of wine.
I felt very rushed as if he felt I were wasting his time. I then asked him to write the two wine suggestions down so I could clarify with my parents as to which they would like best. He seemed quite annoyed even though I let him know I would be back after the decision was made.
Lets just say I didn’t come back after thinking it over. Why would I buy wine from someone who doesn’t think I’m worth their time? I’ve gotten MUCH better customer service in just my local grocery store’s wine department.

It’s a decent place if you’re in the area and are limited on options (like all other places in Denver are closed) and on a time crunch. Other than that, I don’t recommend. The place is well laid out and is very aesthetically pleasing. However, The owner of the place is certifiably nuts. Not to mention argumentative and rude. I won’t be back and I won’t recommend.

Beware of Larry the owner… If you say something he doesn’t agree with you will be verbally attacked.
I walked in to buy 2 6 packs of corona and a 12 pack of miller light cans. I was a bit surprised about the $ 37 charged so I inquired. Larry proceeded to tell me.“Go &@$&&ing buy it are argonaut, I don’t care”. I asked him if he just swore at his customer? He responded «This is BULLs&$@». I responded with wow. Again this upset Larry and he said «get the F$&@ out of my store.»
So I asked him what his name was on my way out, and Larry said,“My name is Larry, and I am the F$&@ing owner.”
I explained I only wanted to know so I could post his behavior online. I have never in my life had an experience so bad that I felt the need to post a review.
What happened to customer service?
Happy Saint Patty’s Day to everyone. I hope yours starts better than mine.

This used to be my neighborhood liquor store when we lived downtown, and it was such a privilege to have it so close! They really know their wine, and I’m pretty sure you can’t buy a bad bottle of wine here. Talk to the people here! They’ll recommend a wine for what you are cooking that night, or for what you like to drink. Love this little shop!

After a lovely cup of coffee from ink! Coffee Company that I consumed while wandering around Riverfront Park like a tourist (I assume I looked like a tourist as I had a shopping bag, a cup of coffee, was taking pictures, and probably appeared lost and confused), I found myself walking into Little Raven Vineyards. Well, first I checked the Unilocal reviews (that’s what they are there for) and then wandered in. I would definitely agree with the assessment of great wines and good prices. The shop is nicely laid out and I felt a vibe both modern and homey.
The service I received here on this day (from the friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff) was excellent. I briefly discussed what wines I had tried recently and what I was looking for. They guided me to several choices. One was within my personal budget and I jumped on it. Although I have yet to consume this libation of fermented grapes and dreams, I have not doubt it will be excellent.

My wine shop in Denver.
1. Walking distance from my home.
2. AMAZING wines for $ 15 or less.
3. SUPER AMAZING wines for $ 35!
4. Peter the owner is so friendly.
5. Walking distance from my home.
I love this shop. Peter really does a great job with his selction. And they do tastings on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Talk about the perfect little shop. And they will even pay for your parking if there is none on the street.

Being from San Francisco, I am a bit of a wine snob. I have completely entrusted my wine consumption to Peter. He can pick em and pair em. Also, if you have a favorite wine that he isn’t carrying, he will go get it for you.
Even though I moved out of the neighborhood, I will always go to Peter for all my wine.

Stopped in here on my way to dinner. They have a great selection and were very friendly even though I didn’t buy anything while I was in there (just wanted to check it out since I’ve heard about it).

I love this little wine shop! The owners/​staff are very knowledgeable and they have great variety. They have great recommendations and really respect the price range you wish to stay within. A lot of the times they have tastings and are willing to open something you’d like to try. You can feel good about supporting your habit along with this wine shop.

Open on Sundays! I walked around my neighborhood on Sunday looking for some vinho verde with no luck. Turns out that if I’d take one more turn, I’d have found Little Raven Vineyards. They were friendly, seemed to know the wines they sell, and were happy to talk about them.
There is a variety of pricing. If you want cheap wine for drinking on the porch, they’ve got bottles for $ 9. If you want to bring something to a party, there are moderate bottles. And there are some pricier bottles for special occasions, gifts, or bigger budgets than mine.
Hangtags on the bottles mean you don’t have to scrape off a sticker if you are giving the wine as a gift. Since there is no name on the tag, I assume that means they can re-​use them. Hooray for reusing!
Can’t wait to go back for the tastings on Wednesday and Saturday.

Little Raven Vineyards is my favorite Riverfront neighborhood wine shop. The staff is incredibly helpful and have always provided excellent suggestions based on my taste preference and what I am interested in spending. Most of their wine comes from smaller vineyards which provides a different selection than many larger liquor stores. They also have wine tastings on Wednesday and Saturday which is a great way to try new wines before making a purchase.

I have the good fortune of living stumbling distance from Little Raven Vineyards.
Peter carries an excellent assortment of high quality /​reasonable cost wine from around the world.
He is also very capable of reccomending good wines to pair with food.

After a fantastic dinner at Zengo my friends and I walked across the street to pick up some wine to continue the evening at home. Having never been there before, I unknowingly walked into my favorite new wine shop!
Like a previous poster mentioned, they don’t have the annoying tags near each wine to tell you about the flavors, ratings, etc. It made me wonder if only smart wine drinkers came here and I was just kidding myself to pretend like I knew anything. But the owner walked up and started chatting with my friend about Leap Frog. He was so knowledgeable and friendly – it blew me away.
While he was suggesting which wine she should choose I looked up to see my favorite new wine – shining like a beacon in the night – calling my name, saying «I’m here, you’ve found me, you can take me home tonight.» I won’t tell you what it is because I don’t want the world to know where to find this precious gem which is usually only found in restaurants or on the west coast.
The atmosphere of the shop was impeccable. It made me feel welcomed and at home – in a wine shop of all places! THANK YOU, Little Raven Vineyards, for being you!

Oh my, how do I love Little Raven Vineyards? Let me count the ways…
First, the owner is amazing. He’s personable, witty, approachable and genuinely loves his job. His knowledge is both encyclopaedic AND accessible. His knowledge of the histories of varietals is fascinating — in asking about the merits of a dolcetto versus a nebbiolo, you get a sense of the march of Roman legions across Western Europe. He’s also as willing to point you towards a new $ 12 Chilean red as an $ 80 super Tuscan, and will objectively point out merits of both.
Second, I love the ambiance– it’s both local AND cosmopolitan. This is the sort of business that’s the ‘soul’ of LoDo — not the high-​priced, oh-​so-​trendy tapas and martini bars. Little Raven is a bright, funky, eclectic, welcoming neighborhood gathering spot. The owner even asked if we’d rather bring our bikes inside the shop than lock them out in the rain when we got caught in a thunderstorm the other night!
Third — the selection! While it’s not a large shop by any means, it is incredibly diverse, with racks sorted and set out by region and varietal in a clear and easily-​browsed layout. They also keep the stock fresh and unique. Certainly you’ll find the major players here, but pride of place is also given to lesser-​known and/​or up-​and-​coming vineyards and regions that have a lot to offer. Pricing is accessible to almost any budget. You won’t find jugs or Two-​Buck Chuck, but what you will find is a wide variety of excellent wines under $ 20.
Fourth — the tastings! Every Wednesday and Saturday the owner will set aside a particular pick to offer up to visitors. This past Wednesday’s offering was an Australian Sauvignon Blanc — unfortunately I did not note it in my journal, but what I can say from my limited knowledge of whites is that it was remarkably crisp and had a lot of minerality and nuance compared to others I’ve tried.
Fifth, they’re now open later. The owner recently extended shop hours to 8 PM on weeknights and 9 Friday and Saturday — this is a boon me as it can be a bit of a scramble to make it from Boulder to Denver by 7 on Wednesday nights after work.
Last but not least — this is a small but telling detail. One of the things that makes Little Raven stand out for me is their strict refusal to use ‘shelf talkers’ — you know, those little blurbs that trumpet what ‘point’ rating a wine got in Wine Spectator (we call it Speculator) or Wine Advocate, or Robert Parker’s latest spew. The reason for this is simple — the owner would much rather educate the customer than allow the commercial gears of Conde’ Nast’s PR department or that douchebag Parker rule your choice. Who cares about them anyway? It’s clear to me that the owner takes great personal care and pride in choosing his selection and he prefers to speak for the wines (where necessary) as well as let the wines speak for themselves.

This is one of the small local stores of Riverfront, which as you can probably guess, specializes in Vino. This place definitely has a small business feel, with the meticulous racks of wine all priced by hand. The back has a small cooler area for beer and chilled wines, and the prices are reasonable.
The service was helpful and the selection seemed adequate considering how small the place was.
If you live in Riverfront however, the wine business is fairly competitive, especially when you take into account Cork.

I just adore this wine shop which is packed with great priced wines and a knowledgable staff. Little Raven is comforting and you can tell that the people their are passionate about wine. They also carry a great selection of sake and hard to find beer.