Where To Buy Wine In Philadelphia
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Dozens of different bottles from around the world line the shelves at Vernick Wine, spanning natural and organic to more conventional styles as well as a smaller selection of sherry, vermouth, and cider. The Rittenhouse Square shop also has a grocery section that sells house-made goods from the Vernick Food & Drink kitchen, other Philadelphia producers, and international purveyors. You can subscribe to a monthly wine club by emailing the shop directly.
Located in the heart of the East Passyunk Avenue restaurant strip, the Bottle Shop boasts wine from around the world, from big everyday brands and canned and boxed wine to more esoteric options including organic, pet-nat, and orange wines. Despite the name, this is also a bar, which means you can sip wine and beer while you decide what to take home. On the other hand, you can also order online for delivery throughout South Philly, or join a monthly wine club focused on organic and sustainable picks.
The Pennslyvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) controls most of the wine trade in the state, and most of those stores are outright terrible. Some are OK, and a few are really awesome. No matter, most of the wines are still overpriced and boring.
Before the pandemic, Cook was a competitor to the wine school. They offered food and wine tasting classes and were backed by Philly Magazine and a major restauranteur. Now they are a great wine shop an eight-minute walk from the school!
This shop is a six-minute walk from the wine school. They occasionally carry bottles from Louis Dressner Selections, which is a rarity here in Philly. Great natural wines, with a focus on slurpable and fun styles with a bit of funk.
Jack Cunicelli is the brains behind the wine selection at 320 in Swarthmore. Located in the larger 320 Cafe, this is possibly the smallest wine shop in the history of boutique wine shops. But, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in focus: natural wines. This is the wine shop for the truest of wine geeks.
If heaven is a wine shop, it will look like this one. More extensive than most grocery stores, Wine Works has wide aisles of wine intuitively organized into regional and varietal categories. There is plenty of eye candy for the casual wine shopper: a cheese counter, a vast cigar humidor, and wine tastings galore. That is just the window dressing, though. They have the best selection of Italian and Spanish wines in the region. Their offerings, in general, are superb, especially in the $10-$30 price bracket. Pro Tip: seek out Anca or Charlie for spot-on recommendations.
If you are looking for rare and limited wines, this is the place you have to go. The wine buyer for this shop is fearless. They offer great Greek wines when no one else even knows there are great Greek wines. Or offer a selection of great Burgundy. Even master sommeliers can spend a few hours in this shop and learn something new. This is a fascinating shop, so be prepared to spend a few hours combing through the wine selection here.
The quality of these state-owned wine and spirits shops is falling rapidly. There used to be a lovely boutique wine shop at the Garces Trading Company, but it closed when this Garces outpost folded. In Rittenhouse, the Fine Wine & Good Spirits wine shop is spacious and modern, but its inventory continues to disappoint. The 14th & Locust wine shop has its ups and downs. If you like playing hide & seek for great values, then the shop in Queen Village is a fun place to shop.
With the new wine laws in Pennsylvania, semi-private wine shops are starting to pop up in Philadelphia. This historic change should bring innovation and better selections to Philly, although pricing will remain higher than in other states.
RittenhouseThere are plenty of places to get great wine on the Square, but this duo were early natural-wine adapters. (The staff here knows its stuff, too, so this is the place to ask lots of questions.) Consider going to A.Kitchen on the first Wednesday of each month for the Cellar Raid; 300-plus bottles are half-price. 135 South 18th Street and 1737 Walnut Street.
KensingtonWhile Martha is known as a humble neighborhood joint, the bold, broad by-the-glass lineup says otherwise. (In fact, owner Jon Medlinsky is very committed to serving only natural and mostly local.) The rotation changes often, so there are always things to explore, including pours from Las Jaras, a wine collaboration from Philadelphia-area native, noted natural-wine booster and Master of None star Eric Wareheim. 2113 East York Street.
FishtownLongtime devotees of natural practices will find a lot to love on the list at KQ, which is built around the offerings of importers who focus on natural, sustainable and biodynamic wines. The result: a bottle selection and tight, rotating by-the-glass list that explore themes like quaffable reds and grower champagnes. 1310 Frankford Avenue.
Le CaveauBella VistaAbove the Good King Tavern lives Le Caveau, a James Beard Award nominated wine bar also run by Chloe Grigri that is only open Thursday through Sunday. They have a small food menu, but the intimate space is decidedly wine-focused, with a constantly rotating selection of wines by the glass and bottles to be shared. 614 South 7th Street.
Low-intervention, high-intrigue bottles shine at 320 Market Café (713 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, and 211 West State Street, Media). Besides Old World natural-winemaking pioneers like Frank Cornelissen, 320 rotates in New World wines from California and Australia.
Okay, maybe it took the better part of 80 years, but Di Bruno Bros. (1730 Chestnut Street, Rittenhouse, and 834 Chestnut Street, Washington Square West) finally has a wine selection that can equal its fromage. They have even opened a dedicated Bottle Shop in the Italian Market, just a few doors down from their original cheese store. Head there for a thoughtfully curated selection of low-intervention wines, daily by-the-glass options, and plenty of tastes. When Tria Cafe (123 South 18th Street, Rittenhouse, and 1137 Spruce Street, Midtown Village) opened in 2004, it made wine bars cool again. Nowadays, patrons can carry home any bottle on the list for three times the by-the-glass price (a decent discount off menu prices).
Just off of City Avenue and down the street from the NBC10 studios, this brand new supermarket has a large selection, including a special premium cabinet filled with around 30 high-end fine wines for those special occasions.4160 Monument Rd.
This Southwest Philly supermarket that just started selling wine (and beer) at the beginning of April is open while it undergoes renovations, with a grand relaunch planned for later this year. The bottle selection will expand over time.2946 Island Ave.
In 2012, Greg returned to Philadelphia with his wife Julie and opened the doors to his own restaurant, Vernick Food & Drink, where he serves an honest, no-fuss menu featuring his version of new American cooking.
For over 75 years now, the Procacci family has bridged the gap between California Wine Grape growers and homemade wine makers on the East Coast. Every September, we transform one of our South Philadelphia produce warehouses into a one stop shop for homemade wine makers.
Carrying over 30 varieties of wine grapes and wine juice, our main focus is on quality. We carry premium grapes from the best vineyards in California and our wine juice is 100% fresh juice, never made from concentrate.
Shopping at Moore Brothers Wine Company is a unique experience. We work directly with artisan winegrowers; individuals and families who produce beautiful wines, naturally. We present their wines in pristine, temperature-controlled condition which guarantees their quality, and do so in an entertaining, family-friendly environment. Welcome to Moore Brothers!
The curated selection has a focus on natural wines, with a choice of more than 150 labels. There's bread from High Street Philly and treats from Éclat Chocolate for sale too, as well as additional goodies from a.bar's chef Eli Collins.
The restaurant's entire wine inventory is available to-go via the wine shop and customers dining at the restaurant are welcome to purchase bottles from the shop with an additional $30 flat corkage fee.
According to a.kitchen, the change is an effort to make great wines more accessible to the public and to encourage dining at a.kitchen during the pandemic, which has been a challenging period for many restaurants, bars and eateries.
While Graef is now working the floor high in the sky, he is still showing his love of Brooklyn by continuing to own and operate the wine shop Bibber & Bell in Williamsburg, founded in 2013. The shop specializes in low-intervention, small-production wines from unsung producers, intended to be approachable, everyday wines. Living in the Philly area, Graef is able to easily move back and forth between his two workplaces, as well as work virtually, drawing inspiration from the different producers and consumers in each market. 59ce067264