Testimonials

"Chris is always ready to provide valuable insights and recommendations whenever I need them. His service, selection, and pricing remains top notch! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced collector, I can't imagine a better person & store to help you along the way!"

- Sam, July 2018

“As I became more interested in wine, I was introduced to Sokolin by a friend. In the past three years, there has truly been a relationship developed both with Chris, as well as several other folks at Sokolin. They are truly partners in this hobby; not simply a retailer looking to make a sale. From expert advice to sourcing bottles where provenance is critical, Sokolin checks all the boxes and then some. Sokolin is a trusted partner in wine.”

- Jamie, July 2018

“Sometimes when I am traveling, I have stumbled on some gems and hard to gets. Chris has never failed to find them for me and chase them down. Always fast and efficient service.”

- Brian, July 2018

“I’ve been doing business with your company for over a year now. During that time, I’ve really enjoyed working with Chris Kiegiel. He’s very knowledgeable and a class act. I’ve been collecting wine for over 30 years and have finally found someone who understands what I’m looking for and always comes up with great suggestions. I can call up Chris to share a story I read in Parker, for example, and he always shares my excitement. In short, Chris is as passionate as I am about the wine and that’s really saying something.”

- Paul, March 2018

“Certainly the best personal customer service online. Great selection, reasonable prices, a slam dunk for purveying fine wines! My wine palate has expanded five-fold in the last year, thanks to Sokolin’s amazing selection of Old World wines and New World gems. All bottles handled with care and delivered with proper temperature control. For anything I cannot pick up while I’m tasting at the wineries, I buy from Sokolin. I’ve developed a relationship with my wine salesman at Sokolin to the point where he knows my palate and makes stellar recommendations, based on his knowledge of my preferences and favorite wine regions.”

- Jake, January 2018

“I discovered Sokolin last year while buying fine wines for my daughter’s wedding. Then kept going, buying slowly as Daron sent promotions. Always best-year vintages, great names and fair prices (I checked). Over the past year have bought $40,000 of great wines, starting a superb wine cellar of over 400 bottles. Am delighted where we are, and plan to continue.”

- Mike, November 2017

“Kara DeSantis has simply exquisite taste in wines! She has managed to consistently strike the right tone in terms of taste, style and cost. Corporate and personal gift giving has never been easier with Sokolin Wines and Kara is an integral part of all of this.”

- Julia, October 2017

“I will be blessed with my 35th wedding anniversary next month. Every five years my wife and I have celebrated by sharing a bottle of 1982 Chateau D'yquem, a bottle that has become increasingly hard for me to find. I was afraid our every five years tradition would come to an end this year. But then I discovered Chris Sotirake. Once I shared my story with him he accepted my quest as a personal challenge. Not only did he find the bottle I sought but he was able to offer it at what I consider to be a very fair price. His commitment and level of customer service was truly off the charts. I am honored to offer my unqualified endorsement of Chris and Sokolin and look forward to growing our personal relationship in the future.”

- Ashley, October 2017

“I have been purchasing wines from Sokolin for years—mostly Brunellos and Barolos, and have enjoyed the ease of purchase, the selection, the prices, and the direct relationship with one wine consultant. I highly recommend Sokolin.”

- Mitch, October 2017

“Sokolin has become my go to vendor for difficult to find wines at very attractive prices. I’ve also discovered some new wines that have become favorites.

As an aside customer service by Chris has been great with timely alerts about arrival of purchases and easy storage during periods of bad weather.”

- Fred, September 2017

“A bargain is only a bargain if it offers quality. I like Sokolin because that principal is at the core of its business: Sokolin sells quality. Even so, a business is personified by its employees. In my several years doing business with Sokolin, I have found Chris to be a perfect expression of the company. He is attentive and quickly responsive to questions and requests, and his word is absolutely reliable. I wish more businesses were as well put together.”

- Bernard, September 2017

"I greatly appreciate the professionalism and prompt service that Sokolin Fine Wine Merchants delivers to all its customers, even a smaller one like myself. Kara was right on top of sorting through the logistics of my deliveries in a very timely manner."

- Steve C., September 2017

New Arrivals

2015 La Vieille Cure

"Dense tannins and rich black fruits mark out this ripe wine. Its tannins are cushioned by the concen..."

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2015 Clos Floridene Bordeaux Blanc

"Very tangy and fresh, with lots of thyme and gooseberry notes followed by lemon pith and quinine acc..."

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2010 Vrai Canon Bouche

"...Opaque blue/purple, the unmistakable notes of wet rock, blueberry liqueur, spring flower garden, ..."

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2015 Alain Chavy Puligny Montrachet Folatieres

"The 2015 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru les Folatieres has the most complex bouquet of Alain Chavy's pre..."

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1985 Fonseca

"Very dark and youthful ruby-purple. Very intense aromas of blackberry and black licorice. Full-bodie..."

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2015 Drouhin Meursault Genevrieres

"...has a struck flint, limestone bouquet that offers sea spray/marine scents with time. The palate i..."

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2017 Heitz Sauvignon Blanc

"Gorgeous aromatics and bright fruit jump from the glass. Layers of white peach and crisp citrus on t..."

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2012 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino le Lucere

"This is an incredible 2012 with fantastic depth, richness, focus and tension. Full body, polished ve..."

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2013 Fontanafreda Barolo Proprieta in Fontanafredda

"Packed with cherry, floral and stone flavors, this is round and fleshy, despite the beefy tannins. K..."

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2015 Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon

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2015 Alegre Valganon Rioja Tinto

"...this is one of the coolest corners of Rioja, with their blended Rioja made from a blend of sevent..."

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2017 Chateau Sainte Roseline Cru Classe Lampe de Meduse

"A staff favorite and hailing from one thousand year old terroir, this classy rosé is one of 18 esta..."

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2016 Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin

"...sports deep ruby/purple color as well as sensational notes of kirsch liqueur, black raspberries, ..."

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2016 Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes

"...sports a deep, inky color as well as sensational notes of black currants, smoked meats, earth and..."

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2015 Long-Depaquit Chablis Les Clos

"...pronounced floral character. The palate impression of the slightly bigger-bodied flavors is even ..."

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