Here at Cork we ask you, “Would you buy a car before you test drive it?” Well we believe we can provide that same logic to our customers wine buying experience. Cork is the first of its kind anywhere in Texas ! Cork is Ideal for consumers in that we provide you the opportunity to taste a variety of wines, forty-eight to be exact, before you buy. Imagine that, try before you buy! Here at Cork we have a unique approach to customer education that is appealing to both the wine novice as well as wine aficionados. “The Cork concept creates an unparalleled buying experience in which we not only offer a thoughtful selection of wine, but an opportunity for each customer to leave our store with more knowledge about a particular wine they have purchased or sampled", remarked Wendie Waters, Director of Marketing. “We don’t want to take ourselves too seriously; we want our customers to be relaxed and enjoy our casual, friendly atmosphere.”
Wine – From Albarino to Zinfandel and everything in between, you name it…we’ve got it! From everyday wines for under $10.00 all the way up to blockbuster collectable wines that the wine critics clamor over, you will find them all in our retail store with a distinctive look and feel. Our Wine Manager, Dan Brogan, goes out of his way to find unique and thrilling wines that we think you’ll enjoy as well as stocking all the big names you’ve come to know and expect in a wine retail store. If you are looking for something special, chances are that Dan can track it down for you.
Beer – At Cork , we carry a selection of imported and hard to find beers that challenge even the most distinguished beer aficionados. Timothy Mercer is Cork ’s specialty beer expert and he personally hand selects our eclectic assortment of beer. If you love beer and enjoy trying a wide variety of styles, come in and take a look at our selection and by all means, be sure to meet Timothy, he loves his beer!
Tasting Stations – Our tasting stations is one of the main reasons Cork is unique to Dallas . At any given time, you can sample from an assortment of forty-eight wines on six different themed tasting stations. How does this work you ask? We provide you with a “ Cork ” tasting card. You put however much money you want on the card and use it to make tasting selections. Prices per taste and wines by the glass vary from wine to wine and these amounts are deducted from the balance of your “ Cork ” card. Think of it as an “ATM” for wine! “ Cork ” card balances may also be used towards wine, beer, and merchandise throughout the store. We have six different tasting stations containing eight wines each. These stations all have a different theme that changes frequently and are as follows:
- Top Sellers – A good mix of red and white wines that we have found to be very popular amongst our loyal customers.
- Varietal White – A focus on white wines of a particular variety, like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, etc…
- Varietal Red – A focus on red wines of a particular variety, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Syrah, etc…
- Regional - This station highlights a collection of wines from prominent wine regions throughout the world, like Napa , Burgundy , etc…
- Winery/Winemaker – This station always features an assortment of wines from red hot wineries and gifted winemakers from all over the globe.
- Collectables – How often do you see Caymus Cabernet being sold by the taste, let alone by the glass? This station has the wines we all desire to taste.
Happy Hour – Our happy hour occurs Monday through Friday, from 4pm to 7pm , and features half-price tastings and glasses of wine from one of our exciting tasting station selections.
Private Events – If you have been looking for a fantastic way to entertain friends, family or even business clients, Cork has the answer for you in the form of Specialized Wine Events. We can customize your special events to meet your needs, whether it be wine and cheese pairings, wine classes, blind tastings or even just meet and greet happy hours. Just tell us what you want and we will make it happen! We have a great space in the back of our store that is ideal for your private parties and comes complete with tables and a flat screen TV. To book an event, call us at 214-780-0373.
Interactive Website – Our store is also unique in that we allow you to become involved in the interactive wine-web experience. When you come into our store, please be sure to ask to be put on our email distribution list. We can set up an account for you that tracks the wines you’ve tasted at our tasting stations and keep up with the wine bottles you’ve purchased. There is even a place on our “CorkSpace” page that allows you to make tasting notes available to yourself and other users.
Décor - In collaborating with the architectural team of Mark Domiteaux and Ruben Garza, owners and wine consultants, interior designer Lori Golman has created a retail environment that focuses on natural materials, organic shapes, and a warm color palette that provides an inviting aura to allow for unhurried browsing. Flat screen televisions at each tasting station and computers for customer use add to educating the client, as well as bringing wine and technology together in this exciting concept. The décor in the decanting room is rich with Wenge wood tables, cinnabar colored chairs and textured wall covering, creating a cozy atmosphere. Clients will enjoy a wall of rare wines, blackboard surfaces and a plasma TV for demonstrations and tastings to further "educate your glass."