Every time I move somewhere all I can do is hope for the best in terms of bottle shops. Namely,…read morethat the owner(s) is actually knowledgeable on craft beer, so that they can consistently order good stuff. I have to say, this place truly knows what it's doing. Since moving here there have been all kinds of crazy top-tier drops: Cantillon, rarer 3F's, Fidens, Trillium, in addition to ongoing deliveries of highly rated beers (you're practically guaranteed to find a handful of beers rated 4.2+ on Untappd any time you walk in here). There's a good mix of local and non-local beers as well. I find it can be detrimental to focus TOO much on local beer. I also think they've nailed the size, both in terms of inventory and physical space, because product seems to move at an ideal pace. I've rarely come across too-old beer, which happens quite often in many beer shops. This is THE place to get beer in the area.

Corks & Kegs has a great selection of beer and wine. The service was also friendly. I visited so I…read morecould pick up some beer. The only downside to me was that their build your own six pack area was pretty weak when I visited. I would have liked to pick up a few different VA beers instead of a 6-pack of one kind. If you are in the area, check this spot out.

This is the only total wine that I use unless i have to order something and pick it up from another…read morestore. The parking is super easy. All the staff have been helpful... usually if i cant find the beer or wine I am looking for they check their inventory and then other stores if they dont have it. Good prices... big selections.

I have begged them to order the beer that I prefer. Just got blown off. Wrote letter to manger no…read moreresponse. You would think they would want to please their customers. I have to drive 30 miles roundtrip to get the beer I want. I am wondering if a call or letter to corporate would motivate the manager. I know the beer is available and wonder why they could care less what a good loyal customer for years wants.

Lovely local market with a huge selection of wines! Short on time? Having company? The prepared…read morefoods are incredible! Ready to go and fully stocked, these meals and sides are gourmet quality! Yes, you may have to pay a bit more but IMO it's worth the convenience! A man welcomed us in a rather stoic way. We were intrigued by the lounge in the back where we saw several patrons on their laptops. Nice, warm ambiance. I'm looking forward to feasting on one of their fresh salads and entrees soon! And of course, I'll have to pick a bottle of wine for my Meal!

Owner Wayne Thornton knows his fine wine and good smokes, and turned his personal passion into an…read moreaficianado's paradise. This store has a clubby lounge area where you can catch a smoke and lots of artfully displayed wine glasses, racks, and accessories, as well as a fine selection of domestic and international bottles. They have an excellent selection of the best Virginia vintages and Thornton knows them well, as he visits wineries throughout the state regularly.

Love this little wine store a good mix of wines at various price ranges. Also have some wines you…read morecan't find at other stores. Friendly customer service and they great wine tasting events.

I loved this wine shop! The artwork was cool, the atmosphere was chill, and the gifts were unique…read more I purchased some really nice stemless wine glasses made of sturdy plastic for those rosé nights on the deck. The wine prices were ok, some were a little steep- (but I'm used to grocery store prices lol!) but I did get a couple bottles to try! They also have a café and music on some nights! This is a cool hang!

This wine bar is amazing!…read more My wife and I came here for drinks and the staff was nice and wanted to make sure we were taken care of at all times. I haven't been to a wine bar as good as this one. They serve the finest wines and their food is astonishingly good. Ryan

Had a lovely experience at J Emerson at their most recent Sweet Wine Tasting Event. I was able to…read moreindulge in tasting 15 different sweet wines from Vermouth to Eiswein for a very reasonable ticket price. In addition to the wine tasting, each tasting station was paired with a curated dessert as well created by Chef Eva Letteron, creating a very well rounded event. Walking in, I was immediately overwhelmed by the selection. The store reads like a treasure trove for both the novices and the wine experts, with every inch filled with impressive bottles. They even have a rare finds section for those seeking more elusive bottles. The owners and workers were all very kind with some appearing more knowledgeable about the products than others. They offered great insight in helping navigate all of the options. As a person who is new to the wine world, I greatly appreciated how accessible the tasting event was and how the information provided about the available wines was simple enough for even a wine newbie like me to appreciate. One thing to consider is that while the building is fairly sized, the walkways can feel a bit tight due to the numerous shelves and wine containers. Which may make it slightly challenging to navigate when the store is crowded, especially for those who may need more space. They did offer a discount for the tasting event which was a nice touch. I left with a bottle of Foi et Li, a delicious botanical forward vermouth that has only had 9000 bottles made. I'd definitely reccomend J Emerson if you're looking for a sweet wine or a rarer bottle to impress those at the next gathering!

We were seeking a wine from Turkey for a special evening with friends, and J. Emerson was able to…read morelocate a bright lovely white and order three bottles for us from their supplier at a cost of $19 each. They really do go above and beyond! While we were picking up our bottles, we strolled through the shop and ended up leaving with 6 bottles of wine from different regions of the world. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful and want to please. In addition to wine, they sell cheese of hard-to-find varieties, like a hard Honey Goat Gouda that is wonderful! The shop is situated on a street with cute cafes. Free parking is provided in a lot in the back, as well as on the street. The shop also issues a monthly informative newsletter offers a wine club as well. We're so happy to have discovered J. Emerson!

Best bottle shop I've visited in many visits to Virginia, great selection great service. Bring…read moreplenty of money you'll need it as they have the best of the best.

Bottleworks is a boutique shop for beer and wine operating along the same lines as Corks & Kegs and…read moreDe Fles Winkel. It's a great place for folks who live in the Bon Air area and it's not far from major highways, either. It's about a 20-minute drive from downtown Richmond. I stopped in before Yelp Supper Club -- held at an eatery in the same shopping center -- last night to see if they had any cool sours on hand. At this point in my beer-drinking life I know I need to have my Untappd app out when making purchases because I've tried so many varieties. They didn't seem annoyed that I was analyzing each bottle before making any decisions. In fact, both guys working were super friendly, not invasive of my space, and offered great recommendations. I purchased a six-pack of a local raspberry sour to share, as well as a bottle from American Solera. Looking forward to both! Their selection is curated well and they also offer growler fills. I'll definitely return if I'm in the area.