European Vine Selections of Washington

Seattle, United States

4.8

Closed now

17 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 206-323-3557
Website:
www.evswines.com
Address:
522 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98112
Capitol Hill
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
120 ft15th Ave E & E Mercer St
420 ft15th Ave E & E Republican St
460 ft15th Ave E & E Harrison St
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Today

Today 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Seattle) 2:24 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025

Business hours

Monday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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17 reviews of European Vine Selections of Washington

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Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Love this place! I’ve been here two times now since moving nearby. Although Safeway and QFC are down the street, this is the place to go if you want top-​tier, high-​quality wines. They have sales on wine regularly and as I learned tonight, weekly tastings on Fridays and Saturdays! In addition, the owners/​staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the wine and pairings. there is also a very cute dog that was hanging out in the shop the first time I was there. Always a good sign :) they also carry a small collection of things to nibble on with wine, such as Mama Lil’s Peppers. I also glimpsed $ 5 mini bottles of prosecco and wine glasses for sale. Go!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Great selection of wines from around the world. They hold wine tasting events that are great for learning about new regions. Good people. Highly recommend. Pls support neighborhood bottle shops.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Was put in charge of gathering wines to pair with a French dish for a friend’s dinner party. Came across this gem in 15th. When I lived in cap hill I would go to 15th all the time, was shocked I never stopped in or knew this place even existed! The woman said they’ve been around for over 20 years! It’s a small shop, but don’t let the size fool you, they have a more than diverse selection of wines. The woman was very friendly and took a lot of time to help me find what I needed (and then some). I live in magnolia but I’d gladly make the trek back here again!
Place rating: 2
Seattle, WA
Bleh. wasn’t impressed. Rude lady behind the counter. I’ll ship elsewhere.
Place rating: 5
Baltimore, MD
Locally-​owned and well-​stocked. Took a cab here across town based on a recommendation and the owner was so sweet. He listened to my description for what I was looking for (Brunello di Montalcino) and recommended a delicious wine that was very reasonably priced for its quality (mid-​$ 30s).
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Doug & Co. @ EVS are as knowledgeable about French, German and Italian wine as anyone in town. I’ve ALWAYS been steered in the right direction when it comes to selecting budget-​conscious, yet supremely drinkable 2009 & 2010 Bordeaux. Hint: be sure to ask for the most recent winner of the «Bordeaux Rodeo» which is a taste off held periodically in the store. One of the less frilly product presentations you’re likely to encounter, but this is a local wine retailer you can count on for quality each and every time you visit!!! Jonesing for Madiran or Irouleguy? EVS has got ‘em!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Great selection, attentive and quirky owner, great prices! 6 stars!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Great little wine shop
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Don’t know what you want? Don’t have a lot of cash? Have a NEED for a great bottle of wine? This is the place!
They have a huge selection of of wines 15 $ and under, along with a great selection of higher priced bottles.
The staff LOVE wine. Doug the main fixture is awesome. They have tried every bottle and only the exceptional make it in. Whether you are the snobbiest of the snobs or you have no clue, they will help you find the perfect bottle.
They have frequent schedualed tastings, offer case discounts, and are situated next to a great bakery to meet your other indulgent needs.
They also have 2 spots behind the shop to park if there is no street parking.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Wow! What a fabulous little wine shop! It was a lovely little place with a HUGE selection! I mean I’m not sure I’ve ever seen so much wine in such a tiny place other then the occaisional personal cellar in Napa Valley. The bottles were packed in together like little sardines in a can their lables shining up smiling and screaing PICK ME PICK ME!!!
The wines are inexpensive but not cheep by any means. The Rioja I got was to die for and honestly I hadn’t seen the label anywhere else. MMMMMmmmmm sooo good, matched the butternut squash pasta sauce I had made for dinner.
The woman who was there said she didn’t work there frequently but she had a firm grasp on wines, what would match what I was making and the overall store. I paid $ 9 for this fab Rioja btw, some of the wines went up higher but honestly nothing was outrageous or made me grab my heart in pain when I read the label.
Will definitely be back soon soon soon!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
It’s nice to never go home with a bad bottle – even if you only want to spend $ 10.
Seriously, what more do you need to know? I ask you.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
We moved off Capitol Hill and miss these guys. EVS is a great independent wine merchant. Give them your business!
Place rating: 5
Durham, NC
This store rocks! I wish more people knew about it. I would grab wine at Trader Joe’s before I knew this place existed. there is nothing pretentious about this place — i feel totally comfortable in there and asking basic questions about wine, the taste, without feeling like an idiot. Lots of the wines have reviews – that make it easy to pick out something new if you’re fairly clueless about wine like I am.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I love this place. They have an awesome variety of wines to choose from and many many nice bottles in the $ 10-​$ 15 range.
It is a cozy little shop, nothing fancy, but like a mom and pop shop. The owners are friendly. Doug is there more than anyone and he will show you a great valued bottle of wine.
If you sign up on their email list you will get notice of the wine tastings that occur every few Saturdays.
They always have a bottle or two open so you can have a sample while you look for your selection.
What they do not have is a ton of Washington wines because you can get those everywhere around here. For example the QFC just down the street from the wine shop.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Oh boy, do I adore the EVS (I think they do business as European Vine Selections nowadays– easier to spit out than EVSWInc, but I love the chance to throw around an acronym either way). Twelve locals own and staff this place, and you can just tell that they select each bottle of wine in the shop with nothing by love love love. This shop has a wine for every taste. They have wines you won’t see anywhere else, but they still manage to showcase wines at all prices. It is unpretentious even though it has the address and the goods to get away with a little hoity-​toity-​ness. The wine tasting is now on Saturday afternoons, and they will send you a little reminder (as if I needed one!) if you let them know your email addy.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Don’t be thrown by the mouthful-​of-​a-​name: This has everything you’d want in a neighborhood wine shop. A wide selection of reasonably priced bottles (not just from Europe), a pressure-​free atmosphere, and a knowledgeable owner who gives spot-​on recommendations. I tell him my budget and what I’m cooking, and he always points me to a bunch of choices that fit my price range and complement my menu.
Sure, it might be easier to pick up wine with groceries at TJs, QFC, wherever — but I try to support this well-​run, friendly, independent shop whenever I can.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
This is one of the better wine shops I’ve seen in the Sattle area. They have a huge selection, it is clean and orgnanized, and their prices are not outrageous. They host a wine tasting the last Thursday of each month (except when holidays conflict).