The Cellar d'Or Wine, Cider & Spirits

Julian Milillo

2024-05

What a great place to have in an area where wine (outside of the flx) is so greatly ignored or miss-represented. I am about to take a course on Japanese sake and was able to connect with Antonio, he was not only very accommodating with special ordering me bottles but also when I asked for a wine recommendation, he took me down the rows pointing out some favorites of his and what made them stand out. I've already tried one and am excited to open the others.If everyone who works here is half as helpful and pleasant as Antonio then this is where you want to shop. Will you find your "go to" bottle of "large brand name" wine? Definitely not. But will you be able to branch out into similar styles but with way higher quality, 100% yes.Shop here if you want knowledgeable staff, great options and are tired of drinking the same stuff that you've grown used to.P.S. They also play some great music, it was some pretty solid punk music when I walked in. Any wine store that doesn't default to drowsy crooner tunes is already a front runner in my book.

Stin

2024-04

Alright I don't know why you all think this place is good... The person sitting in there clearly has no clue about wines whatsoever. I went there to buy a bottle of Tokaji and he told me to buy this thirty dollar bottle. Guess what... It is dry wine! I am sure there are ppl who drink dry Tokaji but who is going to assume that when a customer asks for Tokaji they are going to be going after the dry variety! They are known as the most sweet wines!!! Thirty dollars wasted on a bottle of piss. Good job hustling. Will never return. Horrible experience. To the owner: even though you will never get another penny from me, I am giving you this advice that will earn you more money in the future - - when a customer ask for Tokaji, ask them if they want sweet or dry, or assume that they want sweet wine! Never assume that a customer wants to drink dry Tokaji! Know the basics about your product!!!

Peter M.

2023-11

Excellent, honest, would recommend to anyone. I had an issue with a case of wine (no fault of Cellar d'Or) and they remedied the problem very quickly. Very nice selection of great wines and employees are very helpful.

Jack Leonard

2023-09

My wife and I needed something good to drink while roadtripping through Upstate NY (at the end of each day's drive, not during) and we stumbled upon The Cellar d'Or in Ithaca. We were helped by Antonio. Let me be clear: This guy wines. He was extraordinarily helpful in identifying wines we'd like, and you can tell he is passionate about what he does. His descriptions of each wine made us want to buy them all. We went in intending to buy one bottle and ended up buying six. We've been drinking the bottles he recommended, and each one has been fantastic. If you're in Ithaca, definitely give The Cellar d'Or a try. Thanks, Antonio!

Sarah Lapré

2023-09

I went here twice because of how convenient to my hotel it was. They have an interesting (though not necessarily great) wine selection. both times I went the SINGLE person working (two different people, but each time only one person working) was so over-involved in showing off their “knowledge” of wine to the customer ahead of myself and others just waiting to pay that it took a wildly long time to just pay and go. My suggestion would be to either have more than one employee on at a time or have that one employee cognizant that he is the only one working and behave accordingly.

Bruce Hotaling

2023-12

Super helpful Staff. Fun and unusual whiskeys and wines. Always love to stop in when I’m in Ithaca.

Tyler Gileski

2023-06

This is my go to wine shop. Its worth the drive to come here for the impressive selection of natural wines and helpful staff who know a lot about the products they sell and how they drink. After a few repeat trips with tasting notes we now can get a consistently awesome selection to bring home every visit. If you like natural wines this is the place to go.

Pritisha Shrestha

2021-05

We have to santize our hands once we enter the place. It's amazing that they are taking the precautions.

Shefali Shah

2023-05

Great wine store! We loved the Fossil and Till sparkling wine pairing recommendation for our Ethiopian dinner at Huwi. Can’t wait to try all the other local NY wine we bought.

Melissa Burgos

2023-05

This is a must-stop destination anytime I’m in Ithaca. The selection is fantastic, well rounded, and thoughtful. The staff is deeply knowledgeable and enthusiastically answer my many questions. I’ve learned a lot from the staff and am grateful for their kind help anytime I visit. Top notch!

Max Jenquin

2022-05

Well-curated wine shop that also boasts a nice selection of spirits and ciders, with a hefty local section for such a small space. Probably the best place in town if you want to talk at length about wine too. This place is always my first thought for a nicer-than-usual bottle.

mamuka razmadze

2023-05

Customer service could be definitely better. You should never tell the customers. That's what you get and not going to discuss it. Received half of my order. It's fine. Selection of a store is fine.

Christian Sorige

2022-05

Excellent selection of wine and craft ciders, both local and from around the world. Great atmosphere and lovely people. Eden gave us great recommendations and we will for sure be back! Cheers from Cleveland -Christian and Ola.

John Hine

2022-05

Ok. So I give out 5 stars but these guys are 10 stars. Amazingly knowledgeable. Fantastic taste. You give them an idea of what you like and You end up with five spectacular new wines to try. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Brian Park

2023-08

Even if you don't know anything about wine, the helpful staff will provide you with a thorough guide to help you discover your preferences.

Ashlei Tracy

2021-05

Forgot to get his name but the employee who helped us was very helpful. Really knew his wine! Very excited for the gin and bourbon we got as well. Which he was also very knowledgeable about.

Erin Go Braugh

2022-05

They have a great selection of wine and the staff is very knowledgeable. After talking with him about what I like, he made some recommendations and they were perfect, I loved each one he suggested. Thanks!

Erin Francisco

2015-05

The best place to buy wine in Ithaca. You can get a quality bottle of wine for as little as $12-$15. The space is delightful and the staff are welcoming and quite helpful. They know their stuff but are not snooty in the slightest!

Benoît Lavigne

2020-05

Awesome place for local products, enhance by the knowledgable staff! Although we arrived few minutes before closing, the manager kindly help us choose a white wine and ciders. We even taste few ciders from the area. I will definitly return!

Melissa “ML” Louidor

2023-05

Always enjoy the wine and service! Super helpful staff willing to share their insight

Paul Marko

2022-05

Awesome little bottle shop, and the manager was super friendly and knowledgeable. We purchased a great bottle of mezcal on recommendation from the manager. Thank you, Cell d'Or

Co Mack

2023-07

Very knowledgeable owner, and fantastic selection of local cider and rieslings.

Greg Mills

2016-05

Spot on little boutique - brilliant local and imported cider selection , small but carefully thought out local, French, and California wines. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended

Elliott Igunbor

2023-06

Amazing selection of wines, and the staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful!

Rachel O'Campo

2019-05

I've been a customer here since the day they opened. Amazing, friendly staff. Huge selection of wine and cider - local, domestic, and worldwide.

Alex Kokka

2022-05

It’s really rare to find a wine store that has such high quality selections, fair prices, and friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable (but not pretentious/arrogant) workers

William Brennan

2021-05

A WONDERFUL selection of unusual wines and spirits right in the middle of the Ithaca Commons. It's very convenient to my hotel ( the Hilton Garden Inn) around the block on Seneca St.

Jessica Brown

2019-05

Our best weeks include stopping for (free) tastings on Fridays from 4-7pm. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great variety, really great stuff.

Evan Roglich

2016-05

Nice selection, and the staff was extremely helpful/courteous. The payment was very simple with their high-tech system and I would highly recommend to anyone looking around Ithaca.

Adriane Wolfe

2018-05

Great staff: knowledgeable, fun, friendly, helpfulGreat selection of interesting wine at a range of price points. Great cider on tap.