Black Bear Wines & Spirits 221 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880

"Good local store run by professionals not cashiers. Well organized, pleasant space, attentive and quite knowledgeable staff."

"Helpful staff, decent selection, but know what you are looking for (and how much it should cost) before you go. I saw a bottle of EH Taylor small batch for sale for $189, which is just laughable. Got the same bottle for $43 in VA."

"I ordered a bottle of wine from them through a third party app. The order was confirmed and processed but never shipped. I reached out several times as this was supposed to be a gift. By the time they did reach out they informed me that Black Bear did not have the inventory to fulfill the order and it would be canceled. This was about 2 weeks after I placed the order, too late to make an alternate plan. Be cautious dealing with the seller."

"The pricing and availability on their website was accurate. When I called the store to verify the person was very pleasant and helpful. For the information that she could not provide me I was told someone would be in touch with me in the morning. I received a call early the next morning and was given the information i needed soon afterwards. After placing the order I was kept up-to-date on the order status by the store. I purchased a very high-end bottle of liquor and could not be more happy with the service provided."

"Great atmosphere and stellar customer service make this wine store a hidden treasure. Whether you're stocking up for a party, picking out a gift for a friend, or expanding your knowledge of wine at one of their tastings, Black Bear is truly a rewarding experience."