Wine Sage Merchant + Wine Bar

4.8
(72 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
828-215-7445
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About The Business

Wine Sage Merchant + Wine Bar is located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, operating as a multifaceted establishment. It serves as a wine merchant offering a selection of wines for purchase, a wine bar for on-site enjoyment, and a shop featuring gourmet food items, specialty oils, and vinegars.

Beyond its retail and wine bar operations, the business regularly hosts a variety of events. Among these events are hands-on cooking classes. These sessions provide participants with practical experience in preparing diverse dishes under guidance. The classes often focus on specific international cuisines.

The cooking classes are typically offered as single-session events, each focusing on a particular theme or menu. These events are part of their regular schedule and are open to the public. The venue is also available for private events, offering a space for gatherings.

Location & Hours

Wine Sage Merchant + Wine Bar

416 N Main St, Hendersonville, 28792

828-215-7445

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Hours
Mon
11AM-6PM
Tue
11AM-6PM
Wed
11AM-6PM
Thu
11AM-7PM
Fri
11AM-7PM
Sat
11AM-6PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Unspecified

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Spanish, Thai

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Wine Sage Merchant + Wine Bar Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli