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Goodbye, Charlie’s [Another Closing]
Posted Oct 5, 2008 by Jeff Houck
Updated Oct 05, 2008 at 01:45 PM

In August, Whaley’s Market on Howard Avenue closed after 75 years on Howard Avenue.

That closing has had a trickle-down effect. Today, Charlie’s Wine Cellar and Wine Bar, located next to Whaley’s at 533 S. Howard, announced it would be closing next Saturday after 18 years in business due to the loss of business following the Whaley’s closure.

Onwer/operator Glynn Giacone sent this e-mail out this morning:

Charlie’s is going out of BUSINESS!

Last Tasting Friday!

To our patrons, it is with great sadness to inform you that after seven years, we’re closing our doors. With the closing of Whaley’s we simply lost too much of our business.

It has been my pleasure, my honor, but most of all my good fortune to not only get to know many of you, but also to watch your good times in the smiles, and especially the laughter with friends.

To provide a setting for a brief escape from everyday challenges where everyone went home a little more happy, hopefully a little more informed about wine, and maybe even a little entertained was not a bad way to spend the last seven years.

Thank you to my staff, Dixon (contact him for catering at ), Mike, Meghann, Nicole, Sarah, and Elizabeth. I would especially like to thank Karen, my partner in wine, for her support. We all gave you our very best.

So what’s next? Perhaps I should heed the song lyrics by a college fraternity brother with whom I played guitars with long ago:

“Yesterday’s over my shoulder, So I can’t look back for too long, There’s just too much to see waiting in front of me, And I know that I just can’t go wrong,”
- Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, Jimmy Buffett

However, this all happened quite fast, and unfortunately, playing in Buffett’s band is not an option. So as I explore opportunities, if anyone knows of a contact that could use communication and marketing skills (in or out of the wine business), please let me know at

So many heartfelt thanks and memories,

Your wineguy,

Glynn

Charlie’s will host it’s last wine tasting on Friday. For more details, call (813) 250-1967 or go to http://www.charlieswine.com.

Send Us Your Comments

Posted by JAYAPRASAD, INDIA on 10/17 at 07:08 AM

Hope Charlie had decided to spend his rest of life with his wie and
children(s).

Posted by analysis, http://lyrik.antikoerperchen.de on 10/16 at 11:06 PM

this is very unexpected moment.... what happened to his business? their customers really miss a such a wonderful product.... but i am really appreciate his unbeatable heart.... i wish all the best for forth coming life

Posted by JAYAPRASAD, INDIA on 10/16 at 12:03 PM

Its sad to hear Charlie’s decision of closing his business.His wine patners will be disspointed with charlie’s make up.charlie had fullfilled his customers needs which was a sucess to any business person!Charlie is a great person!

Posted by interpretation, http://lyrik.antikoerperchen.de on 10/16 at 06:06 AM

I think that he wants to retir from his business and searching for peaceful life

Posted by Matthew Koerschner, Okinawa, Japan on 10/05 at 06:11 PM

Glynn had a wonderful business and I remember he helped my wife and I pick out a great champagne for a special occasion. It was so refreshing to walk into an establishment with such customer service, but not only service but true customer interest. Truly a rare spot in today’s economies of scale economy. I’m sure Glynn will land on his feet somewhere and it will be even better than before!