Village Wines

If you asked me to design my ideal wine/​beer and liquor shop — it would look almost spot on with this store. We walked in and were immediately greeted with a warm hello and a friendly explanation of the shop. For once we didn’t have to navigate through narrow walkways piled to the ceiling to browse the selection. The layout was meet much so an open concept with limited inventory on the floor to allow shoppers to easily take in the selections. It felt like walking around a Macy’s as a posed to a dollar store. We found many local brews and a great selection of a few unique ones, too. Great experience and I can’t wait to try these new brews!

I believe this store in under new ownership. Tonight was my first visit and I’ve gotta say Bravo on the wine selection! Heavy on the French and international wines, and there’s also wonderful California selections (Michael David yes!)
The wines are slightly priced higher than other locations but I’m pretty sure because it’s a smaller place. They also carry great local craft beers and liquor. Oh! They carry Colts chocolates!

This establishment has gone out of business and should probably be removed from Unilocal,anyone know how to do that?

On a way to a friend’s BYOB birthday dinner, I popped into Village Wines to pick up a present. I was the only customer in the store during rush hour on a Friday afternoon. The location is great in the heart of Hillsboro and Vandyland. Overall, I’d say that they had a decent selection and I wasn’t too sure what I was looking for. Unfortunately, I wasn’t even spoken to until checkout despite walking around with a clueless look on my face. Prices were about average, maybe a tad more expensive?

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER EXPERIENCED. I asked a few questions about bourbon and got snoddy replies, walked towards the door and the employee said, «well if I had known you weren’t going to buy anything I would have kept working in the back.» I called him a jerk and he followed me into the package store next door and proceeded to open the flood gates on ridiculous threats and curse words. It disgusted me but really frightened the lady working there… shameful. Will never go back and always recount that story to passengers when I pass by.

Positives:
–Walking distance from my house (this obviously only applies to me, but hey, it’s a plus!)
–Small size makes it easy to get in and out quickly
–Employees are willing & able to make a suggestion on a bottle
Negatives:
–Wine seems to be a few bucks more than other locations in town, probably because it’s a smaller store?
–Smaller selection than the big wine/​liquor stores in town
Random Fact:
–If you’re looking for VERY expensive wine (try hundreds of dollars) there is kind of a large selection. I’m not clear on why they carry such an extensive collection of bottles that people obviously aren’t buying (they’re covered in dust.)

Small wine selection
There were many wines to choose from if you have expensive taste and don’t mind paying over $ 100 for a bottle of wine. For those of you who aren’t rich like me there was a small corner with Barefoot wines and the small 4 pack wines. I didn’t want to make another stop and I don’t like Barefoot wine. They take like someone’s feet have been in them to me. I picked up a 4 pack of Robert Mondavi Cabernet and made a note to stop somewhere else next time.

Can you give zero stars? Because that is what this store deserves.
I went in looking for a specific kind of wine (which they didn’t have) and when I asked what I thought to be a relatively simple question, the man in the store (who I assume was the owner) went off on me! He yelled at me for a couple of minutes and when I informed him that I would rather not do business with him he said «you can go do business with the other 170-​odd wine merchants in TN and I will not miss your business!»
I have never been treated so rudely as a customer before and this man doesn’t know the first thing about customer service. Shopping for wine is supposed to be fun and informative, this man is in the wrong business.

edit: So the owner did email me to apologize for what happened, which I do appreciate. So thanks for reaching out.
If I could subtract stars from other people’s reviews, I would.
We were looking to pick up a couple bottles of wine without having to drive to Midtown. We searched on google maps and Village Wines came up within walking distance.
This is a small cramped store. We walked in and were just wanting to browse. The guy (who I am assuming is this oh so knowledgeable wine store owner that everyone else gives glowing reviews on) asked if we needed help. We said no, and his reply was «Well I guarantee I’ll find what you’re looking for faster than you will.» Ok dude, relax.
So we looked around, and the guy got out of his seat and proceeded to follow us around and was asking questions about what we were looking for, even though we said we didn’t need help. We answered a couple of his questions when it looked like he wasn’t going to leave us alone. He handed us a bottle and said, «This is what you’re looking for.» and then left. My companion, the wine drinker, looked at it, walked around a bit, and then decided against his suggestion (she prefers domestic wines, and he had handed her something from another country) and picked something else. The guy then loudly said «That’s not what I told you to get!» My companion didn’t hear him, but I did. I was about ready to walk out the store.
Got to the register, and the guy was like «I can’t believe this is what you picked, you’re not going to like it, I told you what to get.» My companion calmly explained that she was a fan of other things and so he put back his suggestion. He then shouted at her «Don’t come back and complain then when you don’t like this.»
Forget it. We left. You don’t deserve our money with that awful attitude. Dude, I get that you’re a wine expert. Fine, but not everyone (a) wants your suggestions or (b) is going to take them. Your wine store is in a strip mall. You’re not the be-​all, end-​all of wine. I have never been treated so rudely in a store ever. The moment we said we didn’t want his help should have been the end of his conversation with us. I’m shocked any people have found this guy to be pleasant.

Hoyt Hill is, by far, the most knowledgeable wine merchant in the region. To be sure, one wouldn’t be wrong to shop at Village Wines for its selection of many hard-​to-​find wines that are highly sought-​after by oenophiles, but ultimately the true joy of developing a relationship with a retailer like Hoyt is the ability to take advantage of his knowledge and training: to trust him!
To be frank, however, my husband and I are not exactly neophytes when it comes to wine: we have been geeky about it for ages (we have honed pretty decent palates and he could name the Grand Cru vineyards of the Cote D’Or geographically from memory or explain the Botrytis-​ization process of a Sauternes)…but I digress…
One of the greatest satisfactions we’ve learned is to set aside ego when we find someone whose knowledge truly dwarfs our own, and allow them to broaden our horizons with suggestions carefully calibrated to our palates. Hoyt isn’t exaggerating when he says that he has tried nearly every wine in the store, and if you allow him to, it is a privilege to have him apply this knowledge and experience to selecting the perfect wine for a given meal, budget, and taste.
After years of patronage (and friendship), Hoyt knows our vinous predilections better than we do ourselves. His recommendations are always spot on and frequently inspired. He has given us the opportunity to grow as students of the grape, and we are proud to call him our friend as well as our wine merchant.
Some key benefits of shopping at Village Wines:
–Hoyt’s vast knowledge
–Excellent selection of particularly sought after wines
–By far the best source for Burgundy in Nashville
–Wonderful tastings and educational opportunities offered, which feature world-​class wines and frequently important wine-​makers as guests.
–Frequently a source for excellent deals on everything from collector wines to QPR gems. (sign up for the mailing list!)

This is a wine store — do not go in expecting exceptional variety, prices, or service if you are looking for anything else.
That said, Hoyt Hill is really interested in wine and has an eclectic selection, focusing on French wines. He has a very big range on price, from good, drinkable, well selected $ 8-​$ 12 bottles, to wines in the $ 100’s per bottle.
This is the kind of place you have a long term relationship with, because they don’t give you the time of day the first several times you are in there! In my opinion, that is a flaw and what keeps this place from having five stars, which its wine deserves.

Staff here was very friendly and even recommended specific wines after hearing the preferences of my friend and I. Convenient stop near home :) and open till 11pm.

HORRIBLE! I was treated so rudely here. Not only did they not have two of the wines we were looking for, but the owner was incredibly rude and aggressive with me after the following incident.
I was with a friend who was purchasing something and I left my I.d. in the car. The owner informed me that he needed both our i.d.‘s in order for us to purchase liquor and i went out to the car to get it and when I returned, he started yelling at me for disrespecting his business and breaking the law. I simply did not realize i needed my i.d. if i was not the one who was actually purchasing the alcohol and happily complied once he informed me of the law. Nevertheless, he found it necessary to verbally abuse me while sticking his finger in my face despite my apology and assurance that i siimply had not understood. I was actually afraid of him, he was being so unreasonable aggressive with me. I wouldn’t have been surprised if he’s whipped out a gun from behind the counter. He should be ashamed of himself for treating any customer that way, especially a young woman. I will never purchase anything from Village Wines again.

The staff here have always been very friendly and helpful. It’s a very small store so their stock is limited. I remember once I was looking for a popular Australian brand (Yellow Tail or Laughing Penguin) and couldn’t find it. They are open until 11, which is nice. Parking is limited too, since it’s in Hillsboro Village but they do their best to keep out of the spots that don’t need to be there. Prices are pretty comparable to other places in this area.

This place is great for picking up something if you’re in a hurry and live near by, but that’s really it. There’s nothing really exceptional about Village Wines, and most of my experiences there have been just mediocre. It’s located in a weirdly positioned shopping strip on the outskirts of Hillsboro Village. As their name implies, the store mostly features wine although the do sell a limited variety of liquors.
It is often so uncomfortably quiet in this store that I find myself with the urge to whisper. Their employees seem mostly indifferent to your presence, helping if its requested but otherwise generally ignoring you until you’re ready to make a purchase. The prices there are pretty comparative to other liquor stores in town but you won’t really find any deals here. Their selection seems more extensive than it really is due to their small size. Overall I wouldn’t dissuade someone from stopping here, but if you’re looking for a selection I’d recommend going to Midtown.

Have you ever walked into a store and get the feeling that the people who work there are hanging out and you, as the customer, are bothering them by coming in. That’s pretty much sums up my experience at Village Wines. I have only been once and I felt unwelcome. That aside, they have a decent selection of vino that ranges in price from twenty dollars to high end expensive bottles. The selection is pretty good considering the size of the place.

The only time that I head to Village Wines is when I’m on my way somewhere and have forgotten a party essential: booze. I can’t say that I am particularly impressed with Village Wines but they always seem to be stocked with standard alcohol at a decent prize. Though they do have an impressive array of wines, my lack of wine knowledge usually means I end up overwhelmed and no one has ever jumped in to help. My California sensitivities are partial to their organic wine selection, but not impressed enough to ever come here unless in dire need.

Village Wines is no-​frills wine store that seems like it’s meant for serious wine lovers. Otherwise, browsing there is kind of awkward, since the store is small and silent, and the staff isn’t very friendly. The liquor section is small, but they have a large selection of wine, from big bottles of $ 9 table wine to small picnic-​sized bottles, to $ 100+ bottles. There’s also a 20% off rack near the register that would be good to check out if you’re interested in good wine but can’t quite afford it.

I just never think to stop here because every time I have, I haven’t found what I wanted. The choice is just very scanty. It’s not lack of space either, because I’ve been to other stores who use much less space much better; it just seems really sparse.
The people working here have been kind of almost rude every time I’ve been in here. I don’t know quite how to classify their attitude, but I don’t like it. I’m not really sure how they’ve kept going except that they’re really the only wine store in Hillsboro Village.