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    DCanter - A Wine Boutique

    4.3 (45 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Wine tasting with cheese
    Alexis T.

    Absolutely wonderful DC wine tasting/store. I was visiting family for the thanksgiving holiday November 2022 and it was one of the highlights of our weekend. The host leading the tasting was so friendly and insightful! I learned so much about different wine regions and the tasting was based on if you could tell which wine was expensive vs cheap on taste and smell, etc. it was really fun and interactive. If I lived in DC I would totally go back!

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    Kim S.

    Even though this store is owned by a former coworker (MikeW) and his wife - I'm going to be impartial. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE! Wine EVERWHERE! A beautiful chandelier in the "tasting area". Competent staff to recommend stuff. I told the young lady what my sister normally drinks and she gave me a few options in different price ranges. Great location. Cute store. Did I mention WINE EVERYWHERE?! I am not a wine drinker per se - my sister is. I stopped here to get her a bottle to cheer her up. I will definitely be back again and again AND I will make sure that my wine drinking friends know about this nice wine boutique in DC.

    Wine and food pairings from class!
    Alyssa B.

    My boyfriend and I took a wine class at DCanter recently. We both had a really pleasant experience! The summary of my experience is this: If I wanted to become a true connoiseur of wine, I would definitely look for a class elsewhere, but for the purpose of having an enjoyable evening, this hit the mark for me. The classes here are very affordable (usually around $35 apiece). Most wine classes in the DMV are $85 + so this was a nice way to learn a little more about wine without breaking the bank. Now for the million dollar question (or maybe the $35 question): is this class as good or informative as an $85 class? Honestly, no. You get what you pay for. But for $35, I feel that I really did get my money's worth. The class was reasonably small (8-10 people) and held in a small room in the back. We were all seated around a large table and given 6 small pours of different mid-priced wines to taste. There were also a few small food pairings (mainly cheeses and cured meats). For $35, I was already pretty happy before the class even began. The instructor was young and sweet. She lectured from a power point, which I had never seen before at a wine class (it hit me as kind of millenial-ish), but the powerpoint was, nonetheless, informative and well-organized. We learned some interesting information, particularly about sparkling wines. The class lasted about an hour and they gave us an order form with all the wines tasted in class. Between the powerpoint, the instructor, the attendees, and the price, this class definitely seemed more geared towards the late 20s/early 30s crowd, but that isn't to say that it's not a class that can be enjoyed by all. If you're already super knowledgeable about wine, you probably won't learn much, but if you're just looking to taste a few fairly good wines, learn a few new interesting pairings, and gain some random wine tidbits to impress your friends without dropping a ton of cash, DCanter is the place for you. As I mentioned earlier, this class is more about about having fun and trying new wines than gaining a ton of knowledge. It's sort of like Wines 101: Lite Edition. The shop itself is nice too. It's small, but they do offer a good selection of wines. The man working in the store portion was nice albeit a tiny bit pretentious, but he kind of deserved to be because he really knew his stuff. As the name implies, DCanter pretty much exclusively sells wine. They have a few beers, but nothing spectacular in that department.

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    As you will read across many reviews you can see online this is a great place for both wine…read moreconnoisseurs and the everyday consumer of wines and spirits. Cordial At The Wharf at 70 District Square is a newly expanded store in a new location. Very approachable friendly staff . The whole establishment well over doubled their previous offerings in both wines and spirits. The owner is obviously passionate about his craft and has an attention to ensuring your experience is a great one. White wines ,Champagnes , and Craft Beer at the rear of the store in coolers ready to go . Frequent wine tasting events ,sometimes even spirits included .I follow them on Instagram for the latest in tasting offerings ,fun tasting events to find new flavors, and learn something new about wine and spirits .

    I visited this store looking for Dekuyper Red Apple Schnapps, as Google indicated it was sold here…read more While the item wasn't currently in stock, the sales associate went above and beyond to assist me. They took the time to check the ordering system and even mentioned they would speak with the store owner about possibly getting it in and following up with me. That level of effort and care--regardless of the outcome--is what true customer service looks like, and I genuinely appreciated it. Note: The store is tucked away in an alley, so if you're using Google Maps, be cautious when navigating to the location--it's easy to miss or drive past.

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