Wine shops, in my mind, have always been a haven for the upper echelon of society. A place where only those that derive from the finest of pedigrees can sip and deliberate while noshing on and assortment of fine cheese and dehydrated fruits. The thing is that I enjoy wine and although I can feign a vast understanding of this world that encompasses literally thousands of grapes from thousands of regions spanning our globe, a real wine connoisseur would see right through me. I'm not one for pretending, but I'm also not going to drink shit wine that's mass produced and loaded with chemicals and fillers. I visit Montreal frequently with dining being my sole purpose. An amazing food experience can be elevated to a whole other level when paired with the right wine and the wine lists in Montreal are crafted for this very purpose. I came back from a visit and was determined to serve a similar caliber wine in the comfort of my own home; something this special must be shared. So I dusted off my pride and accepted the fact that I was going to walk into a world where I didn't really belong... Daedalus. Much to my surprise I didn't feel unwelcome or out of place in the least bit, in fact, quite the contrary. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming. So, right then and there, I put to rest my preconceived notion that I needed to flash my sommelier badge or be friends with Owen Roe to step into a wine shop. The staff at Daedalus is astute in all things wine and I would encourage you to engage with them on any level. Your interest is their passion. They have exemplary customer service and create an open environment that is completely free of pretension. The wine selection is superb and with their assistance you will be learning and truly appreciating some of the finest wines available. They offer a great deal of rare small batch imports and work with wineries that use traditional methods and practice sustainability. I find the price variance to be quite good, offering flexibility on the wallet while maintaining exceptional quality. We shop here often enough for me to say confidently, they will not steer you wrong. I think you should get in there, and then pick up some fine cheese and dehydrated fruits... you'll be so glad you did. read more

This place transports you to feeling like you're in a city without leaving Burlington! I would say this place has the best ambiance in town -- the perfect place for a romantic date night or girls' night out. The cheeseboard is delicious and the staff are very knowledgeable about the selection of wines. 10/10 vibes, so glad to have this place around read more

I was here two days ago and had a wonderful time - really cool and vibrant place on both the retail (cheese & wine) and restaurant side. Server (forgot her name) was excellent and very well informed about the type of wine and how it would go with what we were thinking vis a vis the food. She was very open to us trying glasses to see if we liked it. The food was excellent - great variety of small plates - that had a wide variety of flavors, ethnic background and geography. Talked a little bit with the cook (Michael) who had interesting stories and ideas about the dishes. The charcuterie board was among the best i have ever had as some of the sausage was made at the shop. Also, the pasta dish was really really good. I think they change the menu on a regular basis so there is always something interesting but make sure you ask the server what he/she recommends as they are knowledgeable and best way to experience this innovative cuisine in Burlington. read more

The most fantastic selection of wines in town with knowledgeable wine associates. I've never been guided wrong by staff reccs here. In addition, they have a great selection of cheese and charcuterie. In warm weather, the Burlington location does a nice outdoor dining popup for Covid times. The new Stowe location is also great and has a very pretty store. The pastry chef at Stowe is straight up genius and I'm addicted to the olive oil and saffron loaf! All the other pastries are also spectacular and the fried to order croquettes at the Stowe location are so yummmm! So why the loss in one star? Two reasons: They are heavily Kermit Lynch influenced for wine selection and it makes me a bit sad that they don't carry smaller, more interesting labels The Stowe location really needs to up their Covid safety for food. They often leave pizzas, pastries, bread uncovered on the counter and I've seen customers cough on them, touch them with bare hands (not to buy but just touch), and stand over them breathing. This really makes me super nervous and I don't understand why they leave food out in the open during these times. Other than that, Dedalus is one of the best things in town (both Stowe and Burlington) read more

Such a lovely experience at Dedalus! Brittany, the Wine Director of Dedalus was beyond helpful and attentive. She thoroughly explained their menu items and the wine pairings to go with it. As outsiders visiting the area, she gave us a ton of local recommendations as well. The outside patio was lovely and the food was pleasant. We will be visiting again next time we're in town. Thank you! read more

Extremely amazing food & wine. Maybe a bit over priced but worth it for a special evening

Enjoyed the cheese and charcuterie boards along with some wonderful wines. Excellent service, delicious cheeses, comfortable atmosphere.

While Vermont is a challenging place to buy wine due to limited availability, this shop specializes in small production, high quality and excellent value wines. As a former wine industry grape nut, it's great for me to be able to speak vino-slang and get great advice and great wine. The staff can help anyone, nut just an wine fanatic like me. Their imports are not run-of-mill and domestic selections are specialty items. Great personalized service. They also provide tasting opportunities and a wine club that gives members access to great wine and some members-only specials events including great wine dinners. Prices are reasonable. read more

My husband and I love this place. The wine is great. Everything at the wine bar is delicious even things as simple as the bread and butter! The classes are amazing along with the wine and cheese experts. read more

Outstanding wine selection with knowledgeable and approachable staff. The food menu includes creative takes on some classics with excellent execution. Great place to just grab a glass and a snack or to tuck in for a meal over a great bottle. read more

Was a great diversion from the craft beer scene! Wine,cheese,charcuterie were outstanding as was the atmosphere. The retail shop was impressive and had many of the items we tasted in the wine bar. Wish we had a place like this back home! Look forward to telling our friends about this place! read more

Awesome food! Awesome wine! My husband is a picky wine drinker and they were able to find him a wine he could enjoy when all he said is "I like whiskey." read more

After strolling down by the water one beautiful afternoon in Burlington, my boyfriend and I stumbled upon this shop. For those of you who may be put off by the ostentatious attitude of many wine shops, the welcoming and knowledgeable staff will not make you feel out of place. They have wines to suit all budgets, host monthly wine classes and best of all, they have free wine tasting every Saturday from 1 - 7pm. This gem is well worth the visit and be sure to sign up for one of their Wine 101 classes - totally worth the $15. I have now become a loyal Dedalus fan! read more

Nice guys that host solid tastings on a regular basis. The business is new, but they are enthusiastic and passionate. Their selection is limited, but very reasonable and they host a number of events including the aforementioned tastings and classes, and according to the website they will be doing more, including dinners, in the near future. read more

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, amazing food and wine. Don't miss it when you're around.

Had wine and cheese last night at this fantastic establishment! Lovely selections of wine in the shop and unfortunately I am traveling on business and can't buy some and bring them home! Great selection of cheeses too!! Definitely coming back the next time I am in Burlington!! read more

Amazing ambiance, beautiful shop but outrageous prices! More expensive than Manhattan... $20 including tip for a glass of wine! They're probably trying to cover their renovation expenses at your expense. Worth stopping in to look at the decor but then head to Church Street for some wine & food that's just as good for half the price. read more

Stopped in here on a whim for some wine and appetizers. Wine - excellent! Enjoyed a delicious red from Corsica. Charcuterie plate and cheese plate - both were underwhelming. They did not adequately highlight the meats / cheese, and abundant crackers/corn nuts cluttered the boards. Further, some of the meats were overly salty, and the hard cheeses were sliced extremely thick, making them difficult to enjoy. read more

Good quality food and friendly staff, but too expensive. $12 for a sandwich and cheeses are a better deal at City Market. Id like to see them succeed...and they may with Dealer.com kids willing to overpay for food, but hard to see myself getting lunch here often. read more

Hmm. , This is a hard one for me. Let me first say the food was really good. The wine was too of course as we had a choice that we really liked... And the staff had a lot to do with that. We described what the two of us liked and they chose something in the middle, and it was good. What makes it hard is that it's pretty overpriced and a little pretentious for me. If you are really into the traditional wine scene and like using the buzzwords, smelling the aroma for many long seconds, and "aerating" a lot, well you will like it. But I just think it felt a little fake. Anyway.... We had the 4 cheese plate and it was excellent and came with a lot of extras that went along well with it. We also had the jamon Serrano which is a dry cured shaved pork. 4 oz was apile of it and it was really good. We had one bottle of wine at forty. That's it. So two glasses each and the food....eighty total. You decide. It could go either way. read more