— Best Booze Shop
The Wine Rack
The Basics
Opened: 2003
Neighborhood: Crescent Hill
Self-description: “A curated selection of high-quality wines, craft beers, premium spirits and a sampling of local foods, plus monthly tasting events.”
Website: wineshoplouisville.com
Best of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 6
Total wins: 1
First nomination: 2004, Best Wine Shop
Won: 2012, Best Liquor Store
The Voting Academy Says
“Friendly and knowledgeable staff, without being snobby or stuffy. The owner, John Johnson, makes a real effort to get to know the customers and their preferences. Personality: hand-written tags and signs and great tunes.”