We've all known about pairing wine with cheese and fruit, and matching your wine to a nice meal,…read morebut had you ever thought about pairing wine with chocolate? A select group of Yelpers got an education into the versatility of wine during our visit to the Schakolad Chocolate Factory this past week. Schakolad's owner, Archie Bourne, invited Charles from Time For Wine to be our wine consultant for the evening and guide us through the complexities of matching the sweet taste of chocolate with various wines. My first thought when I heard about the idea of pairing wine with chocolate was a nice cold glass of German Riesling, but beyond that I was lost. Charles took our palates on a tour of the major wine-growing regions of the world with four different wines, and took the time to explain how each wine complemented the flavor profiles of white chocolate, milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and dark chocolate. He taught us how the wines were crafted and also talked about using these same wines while cooking. Very educational. As Charles kept talking the idea clicked in my head that this must be the same guy who has been hosting occasional home wine-tasting parties for my business partner, and sure enough it turns out that Bill and his wife have been using Time For Wine for many years. Time For Wine allows you to mix and match bottles of wine from their imported warehouse and purchase a case of assorted wines. They can customize the label on your bottle of wine for special occasions or corporate functions, and you can even have them laser-etch a special message on a bottle of wine. You'll often see Time For Wine staffing a booth at many different events around Tampa, but if you're a wine lover you should call them now to learn about hosting a home wine party for friends.

I just attended a private party and Time for Wine was part host. Charles was so friendly and…read moreinformative. He was able to pair the wine with the chocolate we were having and explained in great detail the reason why the wine went perfectly with each selection. Support local business and shop local.

Crappy place! They are shady as ... sold us Clase Azul for $150 and when we got it out of the box…read morethe safety seal was taped back on. Don't go here. Don't buy anything from them.

Probably 4 1/2 stars but I'll round up :) they have all you need and are open late! Staff is very…read morehelpful and typically a great selection

Good guys, good prices, a good rewards program and a convenient location to me. So, why only 3…read moreStars? They have absolutely the worst inventory management system. They may have something you like one week but then not have it the next. They will tell you they will have it the next day but in my experience that has never happened, it's more like multiple weeks to months until it's back on the shelf. Now I am the type that isn't going to substitute my gin if they don't have my brand so this issue may bother me more than others. However, if you are very specific about what you consume I highly recommend calling them and confirming it is actually on the shelf, been fooled by that before, instead of driving over there just to be frustrated.

In my quest to explore as much whiskey as possible I have come across many liquor shops. All have a…read moredifferent appeal to them such as bar included, selection, sampling, knowledge of store staff, or special events. With great confidence I can say that THE liquor shoppe has earned its namesake with one of the best selection of allocated whiskeys at a fair price that I have ever found in Florida. Nestled away in New Tampa in a hidden shopping plaza I stumbled into this store. The store clerk is a very friendly guy who was happy to walk me through their massive whiskey wall and answer any questions I had in regards to their stock. On this trip I decided to pick up Elijah Craig Toasted, but strongly considered the barrel proof option as well. Several other hard to find whiskeys were here like the McKenna 10yr and the Sazerac Rye. Plenty of Buffalo trace, and even a couple bottles of Blanton's though the price point wasn't where I would have hoped. Nevertheless, if you know you want to find something special then this would be the place to go.

Nice ABC store. Friendly staff, good location, and great choices. Everything is well stocked, you…read morename it and they probably have it!

Found what i needed. Dunno if supervisor was having bad day buy he was slamming my bottles is the…read morebox. Not over dramatic but i myself handle glass items very gently. He was murmuring a bit. Other than that i always find the stuff i need. They got many maple, honey n fruity whiskeys now. Very happy about it.

Really enjoyed going to Ric's Wine Market. This shop has a large selection of specialty wines. The…read morebest part is the owner Ric and his staff are very familiar with their wines and can help you select what is right for you. Last night they featured estate wines from Boutz Cellars, Paso Robles, CA. Looking forward to coming back

Ric's Wine Market is wonderful! I Love being a part of the monthly wine club, and Ric has never…read moresteered me wrong on any additional purchases. I have never enjoyed white wine, but Ric and his staff have introduced me to white wines that I absolutely love. I have to make the drive from Plant city to Lakeland, but whenever possible I always make the trip out to Ric's. You will not be disappointed in the selection and quality of wines and the knowledge and education they provide.

Average Prices, ample amount of parking, decent area…read more There's a lot of selections. Wines are organized by country, spirits are well organized, and even N/A aisle which I appreciated. This location is not really for cheaper prices, like party liquor a few minutes away, but it's for convinence. There's a drive through, cigar room, lotto tickets/scratch offs, wine tasting counter (which wasn't manned while i was there), and even a quicker bottle chiller right by the check out.

We found some great products at a responsible prices. The store is quite large with a cigar room,…read moretasting area and lots of shelves with different types of alcohol. They are still filling up the shelves and getting the store ready for their Grand Opening on November 22, but they had a decent selection and we found everything we were looking for. They even had some new items we haven't seen before and prices that beat other stores! The general manager Keith was extremely helpful and informative.

I've been to Chateau Cellars a few times, and it never disappoints! They have a great selection of…read morewine, excellent service, and the food is amazing. If you check out their website, they sometimes host wine events--last time I was there, they had a jazz night on a Friday, and the vibe was perfect. I'd definitely go again! What I Ordered: - Full Board: 4 meats + cheese - Crispy Pork Belly - Pappardelle al Cinghiale - Coq au Vin - Mediterranean Chopped Salad

I've always been very curious about this place and how the wine on tap worked. You load up a card…read morewith funds and you can select which wines and how many ounces in a pour you'd like until your money runs. I didn't opt in for this and decided to try and bottle of champagne from the menu and a short rib paparadelle pasta. The portion size of the pasta was surprisingly large, it was extremely savory and bordering too salty though. I would come back and give the place another try but I'm more likely to just come back and buy bottles from the storefront.

If you like sake, this place is an absolute gem! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Tasting…read moremachines, so you can sample different brands and styles without having to get entire bottles. And just such a wide selection of so many different types of sake.. I wish I could have stayed there for longer. I'll definitely have to come back soon But I left with 5 bottles, so maybe it's a good thing I don't live closer to them ;) All in all, though, it's a nice setup. It feels like somewhere in between a bar and a liquor store, but the service really feels more friendly and inviting. Definitely check it out!

They opened up on a Tuesday so I could pick up an order. This place has amazing sake selection!!!…read moreHighly recommended! Great tasting selection too!