Retailer check: Sommpicks

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#1 Post by **Steve Brickley** » April 21st, 2015, 9:43 pm

Anybody know these folks SommPicks? Great selection and good prices as far as I can see.

Chris Tyler · #2 Post by **Chris Tyler** » April 21st, 2015, 11:37 pm

I've had nothing but good experiences.

I had a mishap on an order (sent me the wrong bottle) and Mike was really professional about it. He offered me the bottle at cost or a label to send it back for a refund.

#3 Post by **Curtis Chen** » April 21st, 2015, 11:42 pm

Neat, they also have Scotch!

#4 Post by **Steve Brickley** » April 21st, 2015, 11:54 pm

I picked up some Dauvissat, Raveneau and older Chinon. Nice inventory.

#5 Post by **Dany K.** » April 22nd, 2015, 12:42 am

Mike is a stand up guy. No negative experiences with him so far.

Last order was for a 1951 Armagnac and their online inventory was actually incorrect. He ended up subbing it with another 1951 Armagnac that was a little more expensive for no extra cost.

#6 Post by **Scott Brunson** » April 22nd, 2015, 2:45 am

Nothing but great experience here as well.
Perusing the new list.

Dan Rosenheck · #7 Post by **Dan Rosenheck** » April 22nd, 2015, 6:56 am

+1. Only good dealings with Mike, and he's fun to discuss wine with at well (former somm at Del Posto). Pricing can be a bit steep, but sometimes he gets his hands on rare stuff that I'm willing to pay up for.
Every so often he'll send out an email with excellent prices, but usually they're tiny quantities can sold by the time I respond.

Kevin M L · #8 Post by **Kevin M L** » April 22nd, 2015, 6:57 pm

I've had good experiences too.

#9 Post by **Joe S.** » April 22nd, 2015, 7:34 pm

I've been getting the emails but have never purchased until today, buying the
Jacques Lassaigne, La Colline Inspirée, Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut Montgueux, Aube, Champagne, NV.

Looking forward to see how they are when I get them...

April 8th, 2021, 1:25 pm

Bumping this thread, anyone buy anything lately from them?

#11 Post by **Al Osterheld** » April 8th, 2021, 1:55 pm

I bought from them last year, no issues.

-Al

#12 Post by **c fu** » April 8th, 2021, 1:56 pm

Brian S t o t t e r wrote: ↑April 8th, 2021, 1:25 pm Bumping this thread, anyone buy anything lately from them?

they are still great. Just ordered stuff today

caveat - I consider Mike a friend but I also buy wine from him.

#13 Post by **Jay Miller** » April 8th, 2021, 1:57 pm

Still good.

#14 Post by **Mark Y** » April 8th, 2021, 4:10 pm

Bought today and last year. Very good operation.

#15 Post by **C. Keller** » April 8th, 2021, 5:02 pm

400+ bottles of Raveneau in that email drop today.

Does no one drink that stuff anymore?

#16 Post by **Dale Bowers** » April 8th, 2021, 5:09 pm

Buy with confidence. Never an issue.

April 8th, 2021, 5:10 pm

C. Keller wrote: ↑April 8th, 2021, 5:02 pm 400+ bottles of Raveneau in that email drop today.

Does no one drink that stuff anymore?

That wasn't even the reason for bumping this thread lol, but I'll let my Chablis loving friends know.

#18 Post by **J.Vizuete** » April 8th, 2021, 5:10 pm

Serious selection. Prompt and courteous service. As is typical, they do not hold orders to consolidate shipping. So don’t place a bunch of single orders, separate your pre-arrival from in stock.

I have placed multiple orders with them over the last few years. May take a while for things to land, but they seem to run a smart operation

#19 Post by **AD Northup** » April 8th, 2021, 6:09 pm

Also bought previously and today. Appreciate their rationing of allocated stuff when possible to give multiple people a chance

#20 Post by **alan weinberg** » April 8th, 2021, 8:48 pm

Steve Brickley wrote: ↑April 21st, 2015, 9:43 pm Anybody know these folks SommPicks? Great selection and good prices as far as I can see.

only good experiences.

#21 Post by **Scott Watkins** » April 8th, 2021, 9:02 pm

They do everything right imho.

April 9th, 2021, 4:03 pm

I like 'em.

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