Yes,I'm a fan of the big box store and I'm guilty of a quick stop here and there. However,in a world gone mad,I'd like some old school knowledge and service once in a while. McKinney Wine Merchant probably has the item you need to make your evening , holiday or restock. I say give the independent a chance and... Go! read more

McKinney Wine Merchant - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Great service, always friendly here. Definitely one of the better stores in the Specs lineup ! Also the store is always clean and well managed ! read more

Very nice selection of quality wines - good choices but not an overwhelming volume. Friendly staff eager to make recommendations.

They're great. Knowledgeable without being snobbish. The monthly tastings are always great fun.

Nice people and a great option to having to drive to total wine or Specs if you live in east McKinney. I stopped by there today not realizing that they close at 7:00 pm. I got there at 7:07 pm and the doors were locked and they had customers inside. The employees saw me outside but ignored me which is expected I guess. My point is most liquor stores are open until 9:00 pm so make sure you are aware that they close at 7:00 pm. I have loved having this option but I'll never go back. read more

Best service in town!! has liquor now so even better now. Will definitely be coming back often now.

The best wine shop, now becomes the best liquor store in McKinney! The place is growing and the staff is knowledgeable. Go check out there selections of Rums, Vodka, Bourbon, and of course the amazing wine selection that it started out as. Check it out if you have not yet! read more

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Good selection. Very nice owners friendly and helpful. Clean and well organized store

This is the best place in town to shop for wine. Whether you are an experienced wino, just getting into it, or not interested in anything but drinking wine, Andy and his crew will make sure you leave with the right fit for your taste and budget. Do yourself a favor and skip the big box store for personal service and local presence that will leave you feeling glad you did. read more

Great shop and great owner. Never fails to delivery on recommendations. Can't recommend enough.

This is a very nice wine shop with fair prices and a good selection of wines. The owner is very knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to talk about wine and help you make your selections. Another great thing about the McKinney Wine Merchant is the 'Cab and Slab,' a three or six month subscription that gets you a good bottle of wine and a good cut of meat from Local Yokel butcher shop every month. Something different every month. If you're looking for some good wine I recommend the McKinney Wine Merchant. read more

Wish I could give it more stars! The owners are so nice and knowledgeable. I usually let them pick out a case for me & they never disappoint. Plus they're always kind & carry it out to my car for me! Wonderful selection and great prices & outstanding customer service. read more

Yelp led me here as this was closest to where I was staying during my first trip to Texas and at first I felt panicked - what do u mean there's no vodka in McKinney?!? Yes, it's a "dry" town. But my shock and panic quickly subsided as I have a great love for wine too. There were some great choices at a wide array of prices. Even if you don't know wine, you'll get something good out of coming here. The staff was super helpful, kind and knowledgable. I will definitely come back my next trip out there just to support the shop. It's adorable. read more

As a resident of San Francisco I can tell you the competition among wine merchants is pretty intense. I was visiting family in McKinney and needed some special wine to give as a gift. I was told by some friends that I must stop here. Well, I must say. McKinney Wine Merchant competes with any place I've frequented in SF. Why? The selection and knowledgable staff. Top rate. So if you really enjoy your wine and are near McKinney. Then definitely shop here. As a side note. Great French Bistro ( Gregory's) a cross the street. It Is BYOB. Stop at McKinney Wine Merchant first. read more

I will go here every time I need to enhance my wine game. Friendly, knowledgeable explanations of the wines available. This dude knows what he is doing and I feel good buying wine from him. No bullshit here. read more

Great small shop with great wines! I loved getting to swing in here and grab a bottle of wine before heading to Local Yocal for dinner. Andy, the owner, was helpful and courteous as he showed us the various wines he had available. Good prices too for this little shop right off the square. We'll definitely be back to try more of the wines in stock! read more

Andy, the owner, used to represent California wines all over the country. Lucky for us, he's decided to set up shop in downtown McKinney. He can take your favorite flavors, and match you up with a good bottle, no matter your price point. He runs the gamet from 8 dollar bottles up to some very, very fine reds. He's got a great 'Top 10' shelf, that highlights what his biggest seller have been over the last week, and its a great way to find something new to try. I love that he also has a small selection of sake and port. And it helps save the evening if you forgot to bring a bottle of wine to the French, BYOB restaurant across the street, Gregory's Bistro. read more

My favorite destination is the Northern California wine country, however, I only get to go every year or two. One of the best things is discovering great wineries based upon the advice of other wineries. The McKinney Wine Merchant has become my local source for finding great wineries. The firs time I went in, the owner Andy asked what I liked and when I gave him a description, he was immediately able to recommend several brands in different price points. Everything I have bought from him is a winner. Probably the most impressive thing about the store is that the only sell quality wine. Andy has told me on more than one occasion he had to stop carrying a brand because the new release didn't measure up. In a world where wine stores show a wine review for a 2009 release and then have a 2011 release on the shelves, that makes me trust the McKinney Wine Merchant with my wine dollars. read more

IMHO, the quality of life in McKinney went up a couple of notches when Andy hung his "McKinney Wine Merchant" sign and opened for business just off the square. He's a terrific resource for "all things wine". Thank you Andy! I'll be stopping by soon. It's time to reload the wine fridge! read more

I'm in California and wanted to give a bottle of wine to a co-worker. After placing my online order (the website is great btw - made it easy to browse through selections) I called the shop, wanting to add a name to pick-up the purchase. Not only was Andy friendly, but was great in explaining when the bottle would be available and the store hours for pick-up. I wish I could come by in person to give my thanks - McKinney Wine Merchant made this really easy for me from far away. I highly recommend! read more

For a friendly wine tasting from a knowledgable insider, make a point to get to McKinney Wine Merchant. The owner introduced me to a pinot grigio to rival Santa Margherita for less than half the price (it's made by Cavit, pinot fans, go ask him for it!) and gave me plenty of other options. You could spend a pleasant hour in here just asking questions and looking around! Worth the drive the McKinney. read more

Wonderful find on the square of downtown Mckinney. Wonderful wines from everywhere, and both great highly rated wines, and some fun and cool boutique wines. It's a fantastic fine wine and boutique wine store, and thrilled we just happened in on it after lunch at Sugar Bacon. Already have been back, and the owner is so awesome and knows everything about wine for sure! Stop by as you won't be disappointed! We found alpha omega NAPA wine which is so hard to find! #cheers read more

Select but superb inventory. Boutique and hard-to-find offerings, including some exquisite Ports! Andy is the best! Support local merchants and up your wine game in the process. read more

Excellent. The owner (Andy) is very helpful and very nice. Super selection of wines. My recommendation is to pick a great wine here then go across the street to Gregory's Bistro for a great evening. read more

Andy, the owner, is very knowledgeable about wines and is very helpful and pleasant to do business with without seeming presumptuous or overbearing, as some wine merchants can be. The wine selection is always unique and a great value for such a small establishment. I highly recommend shopping here. read more

Very knowledgable about wines and so friendly. Love that this is local owned and operated. Enjoy when we stop by. My hubby even buys me a bottle to take along the way. Worth taking the trip to historic McKinney and buying a bottle. Have a question no problem and depending on when you go they have samples. They tried reds today however I needed up getting a white wine. read more

Unsurpassed knowledge and prices! My husband was not a wine drinker prior to meeting Andy, who educated him and introduced him to wines that would appeal to his pallet. He gets to know each of his customers preferences and makes great recommendations for lower cost wines that drink well above their price range. A true jewel in our town square! read more

A wonderful location in downtown McKinney with a knowledgeable and caring proprietor. It is not a surprise he has California roots and knows how to choose wines. He caters to his customers by chilling champagne or wine for his customers' special occasions. When you need to save money on a bulk purchase or during a tight budget month, he is there to help you without looking down his nose! He knows a cheap wine may be a good wine and will guide you accordingly;but, he is there with excellent bottles of wine when you need them. McKinney Wine Merchant is the best place to purchase wine! You do not have to worry about making a wine purchase mistake! read more

No question our favorite wine (and port!) shop! Great selection and wonderful advice!