Love the outdoor patio! Get a beautiful bottle of wine inside and just enjoy the sights and sounds of Montclair. Don't forget to bring your own cups/glasses! read more

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Popped in on my way to a BYOB dinner. Such a great selection. Couldn't find something and the cashier practically jumped to help me. I appreciate it! The store was nice and quiet. When in the area, I'll definitely be back! read more

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How many places can you go to buy a bottle of wine and sit outside and uncork it? Thats exactly what you can do at Amanti Vino. A few rules, include bring your own wine glasses and buy from inside the retail store. Or sip a beer if you prefer, somewhat limited selection. Enjoy Church street's ambience, which is the restaurant hub of Montclair. read more

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I don't have photos as this is not a restaurant however we loved the vibe and being able to just sit outside and drink our wine and have good conversation. There isn't much of a service aspect here as it is just a wine store however i have never been to a place like this. Definitely suggest that you come here if you are into wine and a good time! read more

I love Amanti Vino. Their wine selection is great, their whiskey selection is solid, they have great ciders, and the staff is knowledgeable. Their outdoor seating is also fantastic. It's a great time to sit outside and enjoy the vibe of the street, buy some cured meats to go with your wine or beer, and relax the evening away. Make a reservation to a nearby restaurant to complete the evening, or grab some gelato down the street. Amanti Vino may be my favorite store in Montclair. read more

I have been coming here for 3 years, because they have a cool outdoor seating area in spring/summer, where you can sip wine, people watch and bring your dog if you want. Awesome right? Wrong, the trick here is you purchase wine/beer from here and that makes total sense, I get it. Sadly everyone that works here, especially the owner, act like they are to the manner born. Wrong answer....they don't have the best wine choices or prices. There's a dude here that looks like Keith Morrison on NBC. He just sits behind the counter and never says hello, no acknowledgement whatsoever. I have spent in excess is $1000 the past 12 months, I deserve some sort or greeting or welcome, just sayin'. Such a pretentious attitude. The female owner has seen me on numerous occasions, always while I'm making a purchase, but she still looks at me like I'm a leper. Her dog is friendlier, that's for sure. Good luck, voting with my feet....guess what Amanti Vino....way too much competition in Montclair for this level of service and bad attitude. Good luck!! I appreciate your earlier outreach and am always fair in analyzing things. Unfortunately by the time I decided to write this review I had already visited the location on numerous occasions and had the same experience consistently every single time. I wish you luck! 5/31 Update! Gave this another shot with a dear friend. Service was MUCH better. I wish I knew the 2 young guys that helped me but no name tags or anything to identify them. We sat outside and had some Crosby Chardonnay and an Allagash Belgian Ale. It was a lovely evening. read more

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This place is awesome. They have many good wines and beers. If you tell them your price range and what you are looking for they will help you fine something. Then you go outside where there are seating area. I posted a picture of the rules. They cannot open the bottle for you but the tables outside all have bottle openers for beer and wine. Tables fill up fast on the weekend so get their early and grab a table. It was great weather outside so it was perfect. You can always go back into the store and grab more to drink or head somewhere else if you prefer. Near a lot of good bars. You also have to provide your own glasses. So bring some from home. I think they sell plastic glasses for like 4$ a piece but if you can bring your own. read more

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We found this wine lovers gem when looking for a certain bottle of Luberon on the web and decided to come visit. So glad we did. Love the vast wine selection, friendly yet excellent service, and outside seating in the warmer months. @amantivino cheers and thanks for helping us selecting great wines to enjoy in the sunshine of Montclair, NJ. read more

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Everything was great fro the food to the customer service. I order the salmon and the lambchops. I VAME ALONE BUT ORDER THE LAMB CHOPS FOR MY HUSBAND TO GO. Thank you Sally for great customer service. I will be back with my husband. read more

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Before visiting this gem, when I heard @AmantiVino in #Montclair, I don't know why, but I pictured an over priced wine store. To my surprise, this beautiful space is filled to the brim with reasonable wines and delightful employees who are ready to assist in finding you that perfect wine for that perfect occasion. Now, this place is wine that sells other adult beverages. They may sell craft beer, but I'd imagine you don't come here strictly for the selection of suds. They have a small cooler with various cheeses and spreads, which is always a nice touch, because if you're like me, cheese is always in season. I'm not sure if they do tasting events, but I say if they do, go. The space is a perfect place to spend time lulling amongst Bordeaux's, Pinot's, Cabs or whatever your preference may be. Rumor has it that they do have sort of a (v)inoteca in the front of their store come spring/summer time. Buy a bottle, pop that baby open and enjoy some wine while people watching on Church St. #awesome read more

Located in the heart of Montclair (Church St.) this wine store is a home run! Go in, pick up a wine bottle or 3, grab some olives & cheese & then sit outside and relax while people watching. The employees were all super friendly & I loved that they had wine of all different price points ($9-$99+) read more

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I recently moved to the neighborhood, and I love having such a fantastic wine store so close to my house. Amanti Vino is tucked away on Church Street, smartly placed among a veritable horde of BYOB restaurants and customers who may need a bottle for said restaurants. The store is one of the best laid-out wine shops I've seen, with wines separated by country and, where possible, by grape. The staff itself is not overly interactive, but the detailed cards they put with every single wine more than make up for that. You can know where the wine is from, what it tastes like, and food pairing suggestions, all to help you make the right decision. As a fan of boutique wine, I also love that they stock some of my favorite small-production wines, like the Calder Charbono, Forlorn Hope Alvarelhao, and anything from producers like Stolpman, Sandlands, and Hiyu Wine Farm. It was such a pleasant surprise to discover this in our new neighborhood, and I'm already a regular. read more

Elegant but accessible, this is the perfect spot to go to when you need a nicer bottle but you're not sure what to get read more

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Beautiful store, killer location. A curated selection of wines chosen by a real expert. That's what you're paying for. And the Church street rent. ;) read more

In a pinch it is worth stopping into for wine or beer for the local BYOB restaurants but the selection is somewhat limited, being slanted towards more esoteric producers. If you want a mid-range price bottle or lower you will do well here, anything higher end requires a trip elsewhere. Nice selection of craft mixers and more obscure liquers. read more

Beautiful wine shop in the heart of Montclair. Knowledgable - friendly staff. Insanely convenient in location for all the byob's read more

I love this wine shop! It is in the perfect location for all the BYOB'S in the area. There is a wide range of delicious wines and beer for every budget. What I like about this place is that you are almost guaranteed a tasty beverage no matter what you choose, because I don't believe they waste their time with subpar quality like the "warehouses." Also, anything that is not already chilled can be chilled in minutes! I highly recommend a visit when in Montclair :) read more

Amanti Vino - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Amanti Vino is wonderful especially when you dont know what you want. There is a young lady there who will always acknowledge you even if she is busy, I'm afraid I dont know her name. She askes all kinds of questions to find out exactly what you need. No matter what the event, when you show up with one of her selections you always look great. She's like a secret weapon. Spirits, wine or beer pairings Amanti Vino will be my first stop. read more

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Amanti is the best liquor store in the area! The staff is so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the store and their product. I am aways treated with nothing but respect and kindness. I can't wait to go back. read more

Love this wine store, especially when Rufus the dog is there for a belly rub :-) Fantastic staff, great selection of wines at all different price points. Discounts offered for mixed cases. read more

We call Amanti Vino the "Wine Museum" because it has this kind of... well-organized feel to it. I have no idea if they spend a lot of time putting things together, but it sure looks that way. I stop in here every few weeks to get a REALLY good bottle that I can't find in my more general stores, like the Bottle King. I come here to discover new things, and to lust after those bottles kept in the special room with all the temperature controls and names I cannot pronounce. The staff has always been helpful and inviting--even though they don't know me by name--happy to chat about anything from favorite beers to home repair. As of this writing, they are developing their craft beer offerings and love to take suggestions. They also don't race after you or pressure you if you look like you know what you're doing. If you need something, there's always someone around that you can ask. They also carry a small selection of primo spirits, including a lot of NY-area whiskies and other goodies, like the Rogue Dead Guy Rye. Last, while it might look like a fancy-pants wine store, they have an excellent range of good wines from $6.00 a bottle to $600. Take your time to look around and pick up something if it catches your eye. read more

Visually, this is a nice wine store. I'd say in the category of a boutique wine store - at least the condescending, script following staff have given me this impression. I never go out of my way to go here and have been here maybe a dozen times and strictly out of convenience. I would much rather go to Angelbeck's where the staff is authentic and makes recommendations based on palette and pairing rather than the script they've been given. I've had my share of wine and I know what I do and don't like so I've asked the staff to make recommendations based upon the well-known Amarone, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap, or Chardonnay that I like. Most of the time, they have not heard of these vineyards and never have they made a recommendation I was happy with. What sealed the deal and prompted me to write a review was my last visit. I'd had dinner at Scala del Nonna next door and was going to a birthday party after dinner. I stopped at Amanti Vino for a bottle of scotch to bring to the party. The young man at the counter made a face when I asked for a recommendation and wanted to spend "only" $50 on a bottle of scotch and acted inconvenienced when I ask him to wrap it. Sorry for the trouble. I'll bring my business elsewhere next time. read more

You will not find a bottle of Yellow Tail here. You will not find a bottle of Heineken here. You will find flavors that challenge and make you think about what you're drinking. You will find drinks that end up being the topic of conversation. You will find awesome and unique tasting wines at ANY price point. But the BEST part is the classes they offer. Beer tasting classes, Wine tasting classes, Cheese, Chocolate. I've tried many and always come away feeling like I'm tapping into the most curious parts of my brain. The classes are 60% the cost of what they charge in NYC, are twice as intimate,and half as intimidating. Every time I buy wine somewhere else I wish I was at Amanti Vino. read more

The bottom line: -A very well curated selection of wines. If you buy it from here it will most probably be very good. -Not a huge selection of cold whites to choose from, though many more which they can chill for you in 10-15 mins. -Service can vary between friendly or borderline rude/snobby. I've been coming for years and am not always happy I came in, even if the wine is delicious. read more

The below reviewer's first sentence is right on - "wine museum". Although organized, the staff is not very well educated or informed about wine. Cold, and pretentious staff, who are dressed head to toe in black. As if they are the Johnny Cash wine know-it-all's. The wine's are all over-priced and if this shop was located anywhere in NYC, they would be eaten alive. Save your money and head to Italian Wine Merchants or Astor Wine's in NYC for better priced wine's, friendly, knowledgeable staff, and a better selection. If you are set in staying in the Montclair area, head over to Angelbeck's. read more

Have you ever been in a clothing store where there are only 10 or 20 items of clothing in the whole store, and you know the prices are going to be astronomical? Amanti Vino is like this for wine, beer, and spirits - except it's not expensive! It's a very elegant and open space, with sparsely stocked shelves.There's plenty there, but your not inundated with an overwhelming amount of stuff, but everything there is quality. They have a large wine selection, great locally produced liquor, but I go for the beer. This isn't a place to go for a 12 pack of Bud, but you can find a great selection of hard-to-find from craft breweries around the world. The staff is able and eager to help with your selection. Thad is the man - talk to him about beer. He's glad to help and full of information. If there's room on the list, join the beer club. Thad chooses a great selection of beers every month to expand your beer palate to new and interesting tastes. Ask also about beer classes and events. I went for a Saison class, which was awesome. We had an amazing variety of Saisons from all over the world. read more

The best wine store! The staff is so knowledgeable. They offer free wine tastings on Saturday. They offer wine classes to learn more about wines and grapes etc. They deliver wine to you home or while you're out at a restaurant. It's more than a wine store it is a wonderful community that spreads love if wines, beers, and spirits. They even have a sweet outdoor vinoteca outside area where you can enjoy the weather and sip on something delicious!! Love love love!! read more

Great staff! I'm beginning to believe this is a Montclair thing as in NYC you rarely go somewhere where EVERYONE is nice. They have little pictures to let you know the fullness on the wine displayed for every bottle and the suggestion by a staff member was spot on. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the wine and beer from here and I certainly recommend that if you are in this area you allow them to pick out something for you, trust them! Wine: Fabre, Montmayou, Argentina: 2013 Malbec - Affordable and good to enjoy while watching Kung Fu! Beer: Allagash: Saison: A little pricey for 4 beers but was a delicious treat. Good if you'd like to enjoy a beer during a game! read more

I am so happy I found Amanti Vino after moving to the area from Brooklyn in late 2020. Sharon & her team's curation and taste in wine, beer, and spirits is fantastic. My husband and I were especially impressed with their COVID safety protocols and their delivery/curbside pickup services. Additionally, I had the opportunity to take WSET Level 2 and 3 classes with Sharon and cannot recommend these classes enough for anyone who likes wine and wants to learn more about it. In 6 months I went from being an enthusiast to someone who can now make recommendations to friends and pair wines with food. I credit Sharon's style of teaching, enthusiasm, extensive knowledge, and her/her team's ability to select the best samples for tasting to this success. Love this place! read more

Great wine shop in the heart of Montclair. Have a lot if very good wine for any budget and the staff is very helpful. On the weekend they do have wine tastings, which is a good chance to taste new things. I have noticed as another reviewer stated, if they know someone they do somewhat ignore you a bit and fall all over them. Guess I should go more often. read more

We love this wine shop. Conveniently located near many BYOB restaurants, so it's always my go-to! I've never had anything but friendly, helpful service and some fun wine debates with the staff. I love that the selection is curated, and we haven't had a bad sip yet. Small producers? Organics? Knowledgeable staff to help you find the flavour profile you're looking for? This place has it all. There's tastings and classes, and even outside tables to enjoy your vino and people watch in nice weather. And Church Street is a great people watching venue! I'm a fan! See you soon, Amanti! read more

Best wine shop in NJ and its not even close. Intentional well-curated selection - no supermarket wines here! Staff all clearly care about wine and are knowledgable about everything in stock. Great choices across all price points. It's really the only place I want to buy wine in NJ. read more

I'm basing this review strictly on beer. As far as wine and spirits go they are a little pricy, but on point considering they are a smaller local shop and not a Bottle King or total wine. As for the beer, it is a haven for beer snobs. They carry a wide variety of hard to find beer including several micro-brews and imports. If you're like me and like to try new beer or if you're interested in a wide variety of beer styles, this is a great shop to try something new, or one of your hard-to-find favorites. This comes in especially handy, as the majority of restaurants in this area of Montclair are BYO. They keep a great number of them chilled as well, making them a great option for a local meal. read more

Neither the wife nor me are wine people, so we only pretty much get the beer from here, or a bottle of fancy bourbon if the mood strikes. The beer selection is pretty good, and they generally have a decent selection of the breweries I like. The only negative is that a 6-pack or 4-pack of beer seems to somehow cost around $2 more than any other liquor store in the area. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the hipsters or middle-aged d-bags walking around with those fucking stupid wine sacks. read more

You see a liquor store on Church Street in Montclair and you think, "Great, I can pick something up for that BYOB I'm hitting up for dinner." You enter and are greeted by a friendly, docile golden retriever*. Unlike at your typical wine and spirits store, you surprised to see that, rather being stacked and squeezed together like sardines, each bottle is given special attention, displayed like a work of art with a description posted. It's clear that the staff at Amanti Vino gives special attention to each and every offering. This means that you can be confident that you won't walk away with a dud. This extra assurance of quality likely means you'll pay a bit more than if you shopped at a chain liquor store, though. While the focus is clearly on wine, there are small sections of specialty spirits and craft beers (some even chilled for your instant enjoyment!). Think of Amanti Vino as a boutique of wine, liquor, and beer. You're not going to find Yellowtail nor Bud Lite at Amanti Vino. The employees are friendly and not overbearing nor snooty. If you want to be adventurous with your libations, Amanti Vino is the place to be! * Correct me if I'm wrong; dogspotting is not my forte. read more

Great selection of nicely curated wines, in a beautiful space. Each selection is well displayed and has a card with the tasting notes of each wine. This place has the potential for 5 stars. I just cannot figure out how I was able to walk in the store past 5 employees, none took the time to even say hello. They were just engaged in their own personal conversation. While I didn't need any help in selecting my wine, none was offered. I'm sorry, but if I wanted that experience, I could have saved the drive and purchased online. read more

Admirable customer service!! My order of wine somehow got lost by the 3rd party shipper. The store proprieter took charge of the situation, even though it was not the store's responsibility to "fix" the shipping problems, and the wine was found and shipped without further issues. I am grateful for a business such as Amanti Vino who cares enough about their customers to lend assistance even when it was not their responsibility; I would buy from them again. Thanks again for helping get my wine delivered! Pat S. read more

This store is so physically lovely I want to kiss it. It's spare and minimalist and full of wine. And the museum analogy that another reviewer used is particularly apt because it looks like a museum, and the wine is clearly curated. I stick with the cheaper wines because that's my financial bandwidth these days, but when I have some extra cash to blow, I'll definitely come here and get some recommendations for a $50 bottle. Customer service is ok. I've asked for help and gotten it. Most times I don't ask for help and don't get it. I'm cool with that. I don't need a lot of hand-holding. They have a small selection (also carefully curated) of hard liquors and associated things that you might need to make mixed drinks, as well as cheese, which is important!! I also can't comment on the white wine selection because I don't drink white, but the red selection is very good. There do seem to be more higher-end wines available, but I've never gotten a bad $15 bottle of wine here. It's also super-convenient to Raymond's and all the other restaurants on Church Street and thereabouts that are BYOB, which is nice. read more

Love this place and being able to buy your drinks and sit outside and enjoy them while people watching. Truly a gem on one of the best streets in town. read more

We've walked past this beautiful shop many times over the years but never went inside. Definitely our loss! Beautiful shop with very helpful employees. Great selection too. Perfect location to pick up a bottle for all of the BYOB's on the street. This day we decided to take one of their wine classes. "Wine Tasting 101" Full class too! I'm glad I reserved my spots in advance. Sharon, the owner, taught the class herself. It was extremely informative. She very carefully and very accurately explained each of the wines that we were tasting. Although there was the traditional bucket for spitting out your sample, it was all so good I drank all of mine! I would definitely take one of her classes again. Better yet, partake in the next tasting dinner that she hosts. All of the wines sampled were naturally available in her store downstairs. It was a great time with some very nice people. I'm happy to say that I did indeed learn a lot too. I'll be back! read more

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