Best Wine Shops in America

This service-oriented specialty food purveyor carries wines from small family-owned producers with many natural, organic, and biodynamic options. The staff is ready to help you select the right wine, and they keep a log of your purchases to remind you of which wines you’ve bought and enjoyed. They also offer gift baskets, wine glass rental, and custom cheese and meat boards.

A large wine and liquor outlet with constant sales, a discount area, and a huge wine selection, Corkscrew is known for their attentive service. Employees are happy to make recommendations, guide you through rare products, and will even help carry your purchases to the car if you’ve bought a case.

A haven for everything wine-related, 3 Parks Wine Shop offers not only a curated selection of natural wines from small producers to fit any budget but also in-store tasting events, themed monthly subscription clubs, a mobile wine bar to cater your private event, and weekend wine-tasting flights.

Not the place to go for brand name wines, this specialty retailer stocks mostly natural wines from small producers and carries a selection of old and rare vintages. While heavily represented regions include France, Italy, Germany and Austria, they also carry bottles from other top wine-producing countries including Spain, Australia, and the U.S.

With a focus on sustainable and natural producers, Woodland Wine Merchant carries a carefully curated selection of quality affordable wines from around the world as well as beer and spirits. To best highlight rare wines from small producers, Woodland presents a small and constantly rotating stock with detailed written descriptions of each variety.

With thousands of artisanal wines and liquors in stock, Flatiron Wines & Spirits caters to all price ranges. Their blog, wine guides, and wine classes empower customers to feel comfortable making selections, while their expert staff members go out of their way to aid in the process.

A warehouse of beer, wine, and liquor, Bottle Barn is known for their huge selection, low prices, and winery overstock discounts. Both popular and obscure brands are featured, with tons of local wine options including quality, affordable chardonnays. Stop by often to take advantage of the frequent wine and liquor tastings.

Kermit Lynch is an importer and distributor of fine French and Italian wines that are handpicked to exemplify the flavors of their native region. Customers can rely on Lynch’s expertise, and the wide range of styles and prices will please casual wine drinkers and oenophiles alike.

A fine wine and liquor store that also sells specialty foods, craft beers, drinking accessories, and cigars, Wailea wine is a destination for quality gourmet products. In addition to stocking rare bottles, the shop can special-order wines they don’t keep in stock, and offers seasonal promotions and discounts.

Kind and helpful employees are the norm at this downtown Minneapolis wine and liquor store. They carry a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits from all over the world, as well as a notable representation of local craft brews, and offer frequent tasting events.

This renowned NoHo purveyor has been in business since 1946 and recently became an employee-owned company. One of Manhattan’s premiere destinations for rare world spirits and wines, Astor offers detailed flavor profiles and rotating staff picks that make browsing the expansive shop an exciting and educational experience.

Fostered by a passion for interesting wines, Bin105 carries a unique and hand-picked selection of global wines as well as an assemblage from independent wineries in California, Oregon, and Washington. The owner and staff love turning customers on to new finds, as well as recommending a bottle that fits the occasion. The in-shop wine bar and tastings are welcome additions.

A welcoming space for those who want to learn, Square Wine Company is more than just a wine shop. They offer weekly tastings that help customers and staff alike keep abreast of what’s in stock. They also have a small bar for guests to enjoy a glass or bottle, and focus primarily on artisan wines by small family vineyards.

Co-owned and run by master sommelier Brett Zimmerman, Boulder offers an expertly chosen assortment of wines at a range of prices, as well as craft beers, spirits, and artisanal foods. Every wine is hand-picked and each month brings a new selection of featured wines on sale.

This boutique wine shop, bar, and education center features the best of small Italian wine producers and also offers classes, curated private tasting sessions, a monthly wine club, and a store membership that comes with loads of perks including 10% off all wine purchases and a free members-only monthly tasting.

This beautiful wine and liquor store – sibling to the New York City original – is well-organized and unpretentious. The staff has an encyclopedic knowledge of their stock and offer exemplary service. The shop also has a wine bar that features naturally-produced vintages and charcuterie plates, and offers tastings several times a week.

With a vast selection of wine, liquor, and beer, as well as a tempting array of artisanal cheeses, meats, and gourmet groceries, Calvert Woodley is an affordable one-stop shop for entertaining. Take advantage of the weekly sales on featured wines, staff picks, and themed wine sampler cases from around the world.

A bright and charming natural wine shop and bar, Golden Hour is a place to enjoy a few glasses and learn about some fun new wines from the extremely approachable proprietor. Let the staff’s knowledge of their rare and interesting wines guide your selection, and you will be a customer for life.

The diverse range of wines and spirits at Crush may be sourced from around the globe but the common thread that unites them is the quality of their small-batch production. The dedicated staff are adept at helping customers discover products they’ll love, and the shop’s selection of rare and old vintages contains some surprising finds.

For over 20 years Mondo Vino has served West Highlands with a unique collection of wine, beer, and spirits from global producers. From discount selections to valuable older vintages in the back cellar, there is a bottle for everyone. Free weekend tastings with bread and cheese give customers a chance to find their new favorite wine.

With three California locations, K&L Wine Merchants carries thousands of rare and collectible wines dating back to 1925, as well as value wines of exceptional quality. Their inventory is truly mind-boggling and their top shelf spirits, craft beers, and monthly wine club offerings are priced competitively.

This specialty wine shop has two Seattle locations that offer fine estate wines from all major regions, with a particularly generous selection from the Pacific Northwest. The staff can source bottles for customers who collect rare vintages, while affordable offerings abound. Free Saturday tastings give customers a chance to hone in on the flavors of a particular region.

A hip shop that specializes in thoughtfully sourced small-label wines, Red and White carries bottles that range from around $15 to $80 or so from most major wine-producing regions. They offer private group tastings as well as weekly tastings that are free for wine club members, and a conjoined bistro allows customers to enjoy a bottle on the spot.

For over 30 years, the Austin Wine Merchant has provided a diverse selection of expertly selected wines at competitive prices, with a particularly large selection from Burgundy and Italy, as well as a solid representation from all major regions. The staff is happy to make recommendations within a particular budget and will even help carry cases to your vehicle.

CoolVines has three New Jersey locations, each with a different layout and selection, but all offering a wide range of small label wines, liquor, and craft beers, as well as tastings, music, and events. The hip flagship location includes a coffee shop and grocery section of cheeses and snacks to accompany your wine purchase.

This wine shop and bar carries the best of California’s Central Coast wines as well as local craft beer and cider. Open for public tastings as well as private events, the wine bar is an affordable alternative to driving to multiple vineyards for tastings, and the knowledgeable staff can even turn you on to small, local wineries that often get overlooked.

Tucked away on the second floor above a Whole Foods Market, this cozy hidden gem is worth a visit. The staff is adept at helping you navigate the seasonally rotating stock of quality wines, from easy dinner accompaniments to rare vintages, and they offer tastings and in-depth classes that explore various wine regions and varietals.

This warehouse-style retailer sells anything and everything you’ll need to enjoy your beverages, and has an attached restaurant featuring fare that pairs well with wine. The vast range of vintages includes hundreds of affordable options, natural and biodynamic wines, and rare wines from small producers.

Open since 1984, Houston Wine Merchant carries an interesting selection of wines from all over the world as well as fine artisanal spirits. The shop is well organized and the owners and staff are pleased to assist customers in selecting the right wine. Take advantage of the discounted monthly sampler cases.

With highly regarded wines including some rare labels, the best prices around, and a management team that goes above and beyond, Wine Legend is a hidden gem in western Essex County. Although they also carry craft beers and spirits, their wine selection and expertise are where they truly shine.

Gary’s Wine and Marketplace got its start in New Jersey, where it currently has four locations. The Napa Valley outpost opened in 2019 and has quickly become one of the destination wine shops in the area. With gourmet chocolates, cheese, and high end deli products, it’s the perfect spot to grab supplies for a picnic or a DIY romantic date. Or stop in for a quick glass of wine and a delectable sandwich.

Since 1990, this wine bar, shop, and restaurant has offered the best of Old World wines paired with local farm-to-table fare. Stop in for a bottle or stick around for dinner and enjoy a flight of wines alongside a cheese plate and a seafood or steak entrée.

This wine and liquor store features brands that represent the best value for their price, whether they’re $5 or $80 bottles. With free tastings, frequent sales and promotions, and everyday prices that are 25% lower than at surrounding stores, the Wine Guy is the place to save.

Owned by a dynamic husband and wife duo, the Urban Grape aims to transform the way we taste wine. Wines are organized by their body and mouthfeel, rather than varietal or origin, giving both novice and seasoned wine drinkers a new way to consider their palate and appropriate food pairings. The staff provides stellar service – akin to that in a luxury hotel – and there are frequent free tastings on site.

Owned by two best friends who happen to be sommeliers, this shop and wine bar is a cultural hub of great music and community. Graft offers a fantastic atmosphere for lounging and enjoying a few snacks with a bottle, and also carries a well-chosen selection of remarkably affordable quality wines.