Excellent and unique wine selection and helpful staff. The store is also a nice place to visit.read more

Fabulous selection of delicious natural wines!! So helpful and great options everyone was really…read morehelpful

We were just in town on a fall evening and walking Wisconsin Ave. as night was falling. We passed…read moreBacchus Wine Cellar and immediately noticed its big picture window - or, more accurately, the scene it revealed inside...a tiny room whose walls were lined with wine and spirit bottles, and a small multigenerational group talking, laughing, and clearly enjoying some red wine. We couldn't resist and entered the shop exclaiming, "This looks like our kind of party!" and we were instantly welcomed into the fold. It was an unofficial wine tasting for a wine the shop was considering ordering (a pino grigio that was yum). We met some locals and the owners, and we felt like we had just made some great friends. The owner and his wife and daughter were lovely and so knowledgable about their wines. And so fun to talk to! The store opens out in the back, and they have quite an extensive inventory (and some very nice but pricey choices). Such a comfortable and welcoming vibe, even a wine novice like myself didn't feel intimidated because they were so helpful. Apparently, they host tastings from time to time. I loved this shop and look forward to returning. Very glad we decided to pop in!

Bacchus is much more than a wine shop, it's the heart of the Book Hill neighborhood. Living on the…read moresame block for more than two years gave me a great deal of appreciation for Bassam, Ryan and their little piece of Wisconsin Ave. One of the most memorable "wine classes" I ever learned from was offered in the beautifully-appointed little loft above the store. One of the most gratefully received gifts I've ever presented someone wasn't the result of my sophistication or wisdom, it was a solid recommendation from Bassam and Ryan. Always worth a stop. And once they know you, they'll always wave and cheerily call out, "Hello!", whether you're walking in or walking by. Flawless service, impressive selection and kindness. That's totally worth five stars (as are the ever-rotating, delightfully funny quotes in the window!).

The McLean Wine Outlet has quickly become my go‑to spot for discovering incredible wines. The…read moreselection may be smaller than the big-box stores, but every bottle on the shelves is top‑notch. Prices range from affordable to expensive, so there's always something great no matter what you're looking to spend. Jon is a huge part of what makes this place special. He's incredibly knowledgeable and has an amazing ability to recommend wines based on your palate. For our July 4th party, we asked him to hand‑select the wines, and his picks were spectacular. Guests were raving all night. Even when I pop in just to grab a bottle or two, Jon always has several recommendations to take home and try. His suggestions have never disappointed. And more often than not, he has a bottle or two open and is happy to pour a taste--such a fun way to explore something new. The Wine Outlet also hosts regular free wine events throughout the year, rotating between their three locations. The McLean shop has a great upstairs space dedicated to these tastings, and it's a fantastic way to learn, sip, and meet fellow wine lovers. What really sets this store apart is the sense of community. Jon knows all the regulars by name, and even if I haven't been in for a while, I'm always greeted with a warm welcome. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back--not just for the wine, but for the experience. Highly recommend for anyone who loves great wine and even better service.

Great variety of wine and wine-adjacent items. Full cheese selection. John was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. He spent a lot of time discussing port wine and how it works for stores in VA. Highly recommend stopping by.

Le Vintage is a wine shop that opened in Alexandria, Virginia in February 2022. It was founded by…read moreBenjamin Kuna. A trained sommelier, Kuna curated the wine program at La Fromagerie Cheese & Wine Bistro for a number of years and eventually became the general manager. He later worked as a sommelier at other area establishments like Planet Wine and Evening Star Cafe. When the storefront next to La Fromagerie became available, Kuna decided to make it his own wine shop. Kuna's mission is to make the entire world of wine accessible to everyone while supporting growers who are engaged in ethically and ecologically responsible farming and business practices. Fellow sommelier Michael Williams works as the general manager of Le Vintage, while La Fromagerie owner and chef Sebastien Tavel came on board as a partner. I recently visited Le Vintage while my family and I were on a short vacation in the DC area. Upon returning to our hotel after a long day of sight-seeing, my wife said, "I can really go for a good bottle of wine after we put the kids to bed." We checked on Yelp and lo and behold we discovered that Le Vintage was right down the street from our hotel. I walked a few blocks down and made it to the small shop. They had an excellent selection of wines as well as an impressive selection of craft beer. The shop also carries artisanal meats, cheeses and crackers for customers to assemble their own charcuterie as an accompaniment for their wine. I picked out a nice-looking bottle of Italian Rosato Frizzante to bring back for my wife and I to share. The employees also invited me to participate in a tasting that was happening in the shop (Le Vintage frequently holds tastings). Slovenian winemaker Bojan Kobal was sampling offerings from his winery Kobal Wine Estate. My wife and I really liked the wine that I brought back to the hotel. We were so impressed with the shop that I went back on our last night in town and purchased one of the Kobal wines that I had previously sampled (a sparkling yellow muscat), as well as some charcuterie items. Le Vintage is a fantastic wine shop and we'll definitely visit again the next time we're in Alexandria!

Charming yet surprisingly big shop with a Great selection of international wines. Knowledgable…read morestaff is always helpful & king st location is so convenient.

Chain Bridge Cellars is such a gem in the area! I love that they host free tastings every Friday…read moreand Saturday - it's a fun, low-key way to try new wines and discover bottles I might not normally pick up. The staff is super knowledgeable without being pushy, and they always have great recommendations at different price points. The shop itself is well-organized and welcoming, with a nice selection. I highly recommend stopping by on a Friday or Saturday to check out the tasting - it makes it easy to try something new and figure out what you'll actually enjoy drinking at home and they set up so it's easy for you to pick up a bottle you enjoyed!

We chose Chain Bridge Cellars to supply our wine for our 40th Wedding Anniversary Party and they…read moredid an amazing job! Doug H., the owner, recommended a white wine and a red wine-- Qupe - Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Y Block 2022 from California for the white wine and Andrew Murray Tous Les Jours Syrah 2022 for the red wine. Both were very popular with our guests. Chain Bridge Cellars delivered three cases of each wine to our event space, and the white wine had already been chilled. Doug's expertise throughout was invaluable. He is friendly and professional, and we enthusiastically endorse using Chain Bridge Cellars for any event, whether dinner for four or dinner for 92.

We're visiting DC from California this week and I was looking for a local wine shop to pick up a…read morefew bottles to drink over our stay. After doing some research online, DCanter came up over and over so I decided to check it out. The space is quaint, but well organized and they've arranged all the wines on the main wall from lighter to fuller body - a really interesting way to lay things out that I imagine would be quite helpful if you aren't familiar with specific regions or varietals because wines that are similar in body and structure, regardless of the region or specific varietal(s) used will be grouped together on the wall. That does mean if you're looking to find all of the cru Beaujolais that you Fleurie is going to be quite far away from Moulin-a-Vent or Morgon. A bulk of the wines were in the $20-50 range, so really affordable. The challenge is that the market is full of $20 wines that are absolute garbage, but thankfully the selection here has been well curated and represents a lot of smaller producers in perhaps lesser known regions where the wines offer an exceptional quality to price ratio. I believe there's also a smaller wall of wines under $20, as well as a back room with some more premium options. Michelle, one of the owners, was extremely friendly and helpful and can get you sorted, regardless of your level of wine knowledge. She also gave me some great recommendations of wine bars! They also do themed tastings and wine classes, which sound really fun but unfortunately did not line up with our visit. Whether you live in the DC area or are visiting, it's worth checking out DCanter next time you're in need of a bottle or two.

My friend came to get a dessert wine. Service was fine. Ambiance is fine. A variety of wine…read more Will update later how the wine taste.

I was gifted a Groupon voucher to this shop, and while I'm not much of a wine drinker, I was…read moreexcited to stop by when I learned they carry a large selection of other types of drinks, snacks, and specialty cheeses. My husband and I honestly took forever browsing and reading labels. The store manager was incredibly patient with us, even though we probably stayed way too long talking about the cheeses we wanted to try and reading through their recommended pairings pamphlet. She was so knowledgeable and helpful with all of our questions, and even mentioned that they could specialty order anything that might be out of stock for us. Because you can buy their cheese by the 1/4lb, we ended up mixing and matching a selection of five different cheeses and a few cured meats to sample. Everything was absolutely delicious, and they have some really unique flavors available. The wild ramp alpine cheddar was so different to anything I had before, and the truffle manchego cheese was completely packed with so much truffle. The shop is currently celebrating their 10 year anniversary, and I can absolutely see why. Between the incredibly friendly, helpful service and a thoughtfully curated selection of artisanal goods, it's no surprise this business is thriving. This will definitely be my new go-to spot for gifts!

Always amazing. They stock my favorite Maine beer company beers and many more in the refrigerated…read moresection. Even some cold wines. I go in here asking, "I'm making smoked salmon tonight with mustard sauce and would like a white" and am greeted with lived through suggestions that money just can't buy. Went in here tonight and one of the newer guys was working, cool guy. Told him my boyfriend was making Vietnamese beef stew and he suggested the perfect pairing. So grateful I went here beforehand and had an impressive, beautiful, delicious wine to indulge and relate over. Always recommending coming here. Tasting every Saturday night. Inexpensive, wine of good value. And good company. Always greeted with kindness and warmth. What more could you ask for?

Awesome local spot with really friendly staff + regular wine tastings. They make an effort to…read moreremember/appreciate their regular customers

This is a pretty small shop. The selection isn't large, but they have some interesting things…read more Prices seemed on part with other small wine shows. It felt a little disorganized and like everything was in the middle of restocking, because some areas had half open boxes and partially empty shelves -- and the one staff member there was literally restocking things. We got some beer and they were friendly enough at check out. I would stop by again if in the area.