What a fabulous wine store! Bernie's has an extensive collection of wines you won't find in other stores - all at a wide range of price points. Thus, it would appeal to both budget conscious customers and also customers looking for a very special wine. The wines are organized by country and it's nice to see plenty of wines from so many countries. There is a detailed description for each wine, which enhances the buying experience. If you are fortunate to enjoy their Friday night wine tasting event, you can sample 6 different wines (3 whites and 3 reds) for $10. Bernie hosts the tastings and is happy to share his extensive knowledge of the wines. There are a couple of cheese pairings from Grater Goods next store (a fabulous cheese store worthy of its own review). I've enjoyed the wine tasting a few times now and never leave empty handed. It's across town for me, but well worth the drive. read more

BWS is a tiny, very curated wine shop. They are located next door to Grater Goods (The only "real" cheese shop in Jax). GG pairs cheeses with Victoria's (she is the owner, but Bernie can still be found) wine tasting selections every Friday evening. The bottles are all (I think) under $100 with some that punch well above their weight. Bernie's Wine Stop has few peers among wine enthusiasts. read more

This was my first time visiting Bernie's and it was AWESOME. We came for the $5 Friday night wine tasting and it was so easy and so fun. I got to try 6 unique wines that I probably never would have picked out - and they did not disappoint. I plan to bring my friends back next Friday to enjoy! You can stay and browse the very reasonably priced selection, enjoy the wines, pop next door for the cheese pairing - and just live your best life. Everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable - which is *always* appreciated - and made you feel very welcomed and happy. It's a small shop but it has a lot of personality; you can feel the love and passion that went into the space and it makes you feel oh-so-excited to be a part of it. Cheers!! read more

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We did a wine tasting here in Friday night. I recommend getting there at 4:30. The way it works is you pay $10 at the wine shop try two wines and then go next door and have a cheese come back and do two more wines and then walk next door again. The here are a couple tables in the wine shop but it is mostly standing room only. Cheese shop has no stairs. The wine and descriptions were good. We will return read more

After our illustrious CM Rachel shared her positive experiences about Bernie's, I had to stop in! Located in Murray Hill, this great little wine shop is a welcoming & friendly one-stop shop for all your wine needs. Fortunately, right next door is Grater Goods - filled with cheeses & meats to fill fabulous charcuterie boards! Fridays are my favorite time to visit. For $5, you can explore 5 or 6 wines selected by Bernie & staff and learn about the vineyards transporting you to lands far away from Jax. read more

Friday's are wine tasting night, and for $10 you can sample their fine selection of 6 wines as well as sample unique cheese next door at Grater Goods for a fun evening of delicious sips and bites after a long work week. read more

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Absolutely love Bernie's! A hidden gem just Marry Hill for wine lovers. The staff there are always super friendly. The Friday tastings always provide a nice vibe if you're wanting to try new things as well. I love that they are always able to provide recommendations specific to what I'm looking for! read more

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Attending Bernie's Wine Stop wine tasting on Friday and had a really good time. The customer service felt like I was apart of their VIP club. The wine was perfectly described and also had cheese to go with the wine. read more

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My friend recently introduced me to the Friday wine tastings at Bernie's Wine Stop. For $5 cash, you get a curated wine tasting of 5 (or more) unique wines. You are greeted by Victoria when you walk in and Bernie conducts the tastings. They are both super nice to talk to and are very knowledgeable about wines from all over the world. Grater Goods (next door) also participates in the Friday wine tastings by offering cheese samples to pair with the wines. If you decide to purchase bottles of wine that you sampled, you get 10% off. They have great newsletters that get sent out to ahead of time to let you know which wines will be included in the tasting. The other people that attend the tastings are friendly. This is a such a great spot! It's conveniently located in Murray Hill and has parking out front. I highly recommend this place. I love learning about new wines, and happy to support this local business! read more

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I went on a Food and Wine tasting with "Wine Inspired with Kara. This was one of the stops we made for a pairing. Bernie gave us a wealth of knowledge about different wines. You could tell his brain knows so much-he could go on for days teaching and sharing his knowledge. He had wonderful cheese and wine to share with us. It was so delicious. He also has wine tastings every Friday night for only $5.00. You will get to try about 4-5 different wines. This is exactly what I need, because I never really know what kind of wine that I want. So, instead I just always have a margarita instead! I get tired of margaritas all of the time. So, I can see myself stopping here on a regular basis-when I am in the area. Thanks @Wineinspiredwithkara and Bernie! So glad to meet both of you. read more

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I kind of pictured in my mind Bernie Sanders...he wasnt there, but the other Bernie was equally as memorable. Has been in the wine business for 25+ years and really knows his stuff. He took the time to chat with us about each wine and what goes into making them...he also answered our dumb questions without making us feel dumb. Great selection of wines from all over and also offers wine classes with pairings from the cheese shop next door. I am not a huge wine person, but Bernie makes me want to try again! read more

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Great neighborhood Wine Shop. Victoria is always extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about the wines she carries. They also do wine tastings every Friday! read more

Thanks Jake! I'm from out of town for work. Did a YELP search and found this WINE STORE near my hotel & also conveniently located beside a meat and cheese shop- I may add. All the more reason to stop by. This place does offer tastings and has a huge selection of wines. Jake is VERY knowledgeable and willing to share and educate, on the complexity of wines (I need all the help I can get). Most if not all bottle are between a $10-$50 price point. They have something for your palate and purse - Stop by and check it out !! read more

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Why it took me so long to stop in, I can't even begin to say- but I am watching for a Friday night wine tasting with a line up I won't be able to resist! Victoria helped me pick just the right wines. I am slowly working my way away from only sweet wines and getting more mid range wines. She asked what I like- I said St Augustine's San Sebastion Vintner's Red and any of Island Groves wines and she picked up a bottle and said- this one. Ummmm- I have never finished a bottle of wine by myself (I get full), but I paced myself last night and enjoyed every delicious sip and yuppers- finished that bottle! She also recommended a second one- so, of course, I bought both. I'll attempt that one later this weekend! I bought Sangue Di Guida- made in Italy & a Robertson Winery, Natural Sweet Red made in South Africa! Seriously tempter to open this second bottle- but I know I won't finish it today.... but I might finish it by tomorrow! Looks like I'll just have to go back and buy more! read more

Great selections, helpful staff. We have been loyal for several years even when we lived an hour away.

PSA: I am not a wine drinker and I came in here and could have been sold anything and everything that was 'recommended' to me. Bernie - He is such a great guy. He took the time to get an understanding of what my wife drinks and tried to use his best judgement for recommendations. Hell, I don't even know what she drinks... All the bottles look the same and I walked out with two bottles and spent less than $30! They also do wine tasting on Fridays but I'm sure you might have seen that from the other reviews. He told me they do two whites and three reds usually. They offer cheese from next door and ask that you bring $5 to contribute. I THINK he said 530-730. The sweet wine selection is very small. It's a fairly small store so that makes sense. read more

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Yay! A great little wine store in Murray Hill! Bernie carries some great wines at very competitive prices. We picked up a nice little Spanish wine for under $7 plus it's walking distance to our house. He has a small selection of beer for those who want their beer fix, too, but overall--this is a WINE STORE. Two reasons to check out Bernie's Wine Stop: They carry a very nice selection of California wines and some from around the world at really good prices. And every Friday night from 5-7:30pm, Bernie and Tom so graciously offer wine tasting there to sample some of what they have to offer. Very happy. :) read more

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Great selection. Staff is very knowledgeable. Friday wine tastings are a great way to try and learn about new wines. Terri S.

Local wine shop in Murray Hill area. I asked the manager for some recommendations and he suggested these two. The Dude is my fave and I promise you'd like. My new fave place to want to get wine and support local owners. read more

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Bernie is a wine guru. Everything my wife and I first learned about French Rhônes and Bordeaux's came from the teachings of this gentle sage. And, in his spare time, he taught us about how to roast coffee! read more

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Moved into the neighborhood and finally stopped by Bernie's for the first time, although I've had my eye on the place for a while. Quickly greeted by Bernie, who spent ample time with me to find out what kind of wine I like, what my price point is, and provided me with some good bits of knowledge. There were a good assortment of different styles of wine, the vast majority I did not recognize which I liked. Bernie chose a wine for me that he felt I would like and that fit my price range--opened it up when I got home and it was pretty good! While ringing me up, Bernie got my name and added it to his system. He explained that he creates files for customers so that they can remember what they've bought and so that he can help with future recommendations which is great. I will certainly be back on a regular basis! Oh--on Friday nights for $5 he does wine tasting/education. I will be there for sure! read more

Jake and Bernie are unfailingly helpful in every way, in recommendations and in accommodating any special needs. This is a little gem of a shop. read more

Bernie is first class! He remembers my name and always recommends wines within my price range of about $15. This is a great local wine store with personalized service. He is so knowledgeable but never pretentious. They have wine tastings on Fridays, again not pretentious and they offer a variety of priced wines. Love Bernie's Wine Stop! read more

Love this wine store! So COZY and TUCKED away right beside Grater Goods cheese shop. You may want to visit there next, after you pick up your wine. The owner of Bernie's is uber friendly and knowledgeable! A large majority of the selections are reasonably priced from $12-25, getting you a good bottle for less than you will pay at larger stores. Don't fret if you're looking for something special, they feature some more expensive wines as well. They have wine tasting on Friday evenings from 5-6:30 PM. Bring a $5 bill, cash only, and you will get to sample the line-up handpicked by the staff each week. Also, I love my email being put in to receive my receipts, not only are we saving paper, but they can look up your past purchases, in case you bought it and feel in love but can't remember the name... that's so me. Lol Stop in here, you will not be sorry, check out the great selections and awesome customer service. read more

I went to Bernie's yesterday to pick up a few bottles of wine for my birthday. We arrived just before they closed and you never would have known. The owner spent a lot of time with us- he is so knowledgable! We told him what was on the menu for dinner (Giordano's Deep Dish from Chicago) and he picked two wines that paired PERFECTLY. Overall- we had the best experience and the next time we buy wine we'll run over to Bernie's Wine Stop. Go there- you won't regret it! One last thing- we gave him a budget and he was so great about sticking to it! read more

Bernie's Wine Stop - These two wines were recommended because we were having Giordano's Deep dish pizza for dinner. So delicious! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

You won't find a better wine shop (and don't miss out of wine tastings on Fridays!). You can't underestimate the expertise of Bernie who will help you navigate the confusing language of wine. He has never recommended a bad wine to me- they've all been unique, delicious and affordable! I love this shop. read more

I bought $200 worth of gift cards from Bernie's Wine Shop and $200 worth from the Grater Goods during the peak of Covid because there was an article that said it will help local businesses during this time. I recently tried to use one of the gift certificates written by Bernie himself but the new owner refused to honor the amount and only offered a fraction. The new owner should have honored the full price of the gift card but did not so he basically stole money from me. I was buying the wine for a party and made sure I told everyone at the party and many will not return to the wine shop. Gater Goods was again AMAZING and I brag about the shop to many. read more

Made it out to this perfect little wine store's tasting (every Friday 5-7pm). Located on a quaint little strip, the owner offers a huge selection of delectable wines. We were so impressed by Bernie and Tom's expertise in wines and their charisma really made it a wonderful evening. They also offer a selection of cheese to tastefully pair with the wine! If you're looking for a relaxing time after a long Friday at work, come here! read more

A great place. Tastings are fun and the selections and prices are excellent. Tastings include great cheeses from The Grater Good, which is right next door. Murray Hill is coming along great. Cute shopping center! read more

Bernie is a gem. He knows his stuff, he's welcoming and genuine, he can help you find whatever you're looking for AND it's better pricing than you'll find in a normal store. You owe it to yourself to stop in and give this place a try. read more

So glad we stopped in this afternoon! A lovely shop with a great selection of wines at very reasonable price points. We really enjoyed meeting the owner, Bernie. He has an extensive knowledge of wine, which he shared in an interesting and approachable manner. Left with a new find, and a favorite we've rarely been able to find. Upon learning we were new to the neighborhood, he also took the time to share his favorite spots. We will be back! read more

I finally made it to wine tasting last Friday at Bernie' s wine store and I am so happy that I went. My friend and I got off work late and barely caught the end of the event. It is $5 to taste six wines which was perfect. Even though we showed up 10 minutes before the tasting was over, Bernie did not rush us at all. He had a wealth of knowledge on each bottle of wine that turned into a wonderful lesson on grapes and blends from around the world. This was the best wine tasting that I have been to in Jacksonville. I have been to this shop multiple times and Bernie always has given me fabulous recommendations. I left the store with a couple of Pinot Noirs that I cannot wait to try. I also love that the store logs your wine purchases so that when you return and forget the name of a wine you previously purchased, they can check back at your history. Love it! read more

Bernie is so knowledgable about wine that it's like I take a class everytime I shop here. His tastings on Friday evening are a perfect way to end the week and start the weekend. We're so fortunate to have him in Murray Hill. read more

I went into Bernie's Wine Stop the other day and found the experience to be so much better than buying from the big box stores. What I've found is that even if I find a big brand name wine at a box store for a good price, it doesn't matter enough if I don't have the right wine. To have an expert direct me to right product is worth it. Bernie even told me in one instance that a Dos Equis would probably be a better fit for the meal I was preparing. I knew he was serious when he was willing to direct me away from wine to a product he doesn't even sell! read more

Bernie is the best curated, best priced wine shop in Jacksonville. Bernie's compares with niche wine shops in NYC at half the pricing.

We have been going to Bernie for wine for several years and he has NEVER suggested a wine that we didn't like. We are always pleased with the unparalleled customer service he provides. He is extremely knowledgeable on the subject and can always perfectly pair a wine with whatever we are looking for-even on a modest budget. Don't waste your money guessing on a bottle at the grocery store. A few minutes and an extra trip to see Bernie is definitely worth your time! You won't find personalized service like this anywhere else. read more

If you are intimated to approach wine, go to Bernie's- If you a seasoned wineaholic, go to Bernie' Great selection. Not run of the mill - but thoughtfully chosen with honest reviews from Bernie Helpful, thoughtful and really nice staff at a great place with a selection that's worth checking out! read more

Great wine shop, plain and simple. Bernie is a pros pro and I always take his recommendations, which are always on point. Great prices too. read more

If you want to learn more about wine, go to the wine tastings that are on Friday evening. Bernie is happy to share his knowledge. Great variety and very reasonable prices! read more

Great place in the Murray Hill neighborhood. The selection is wide ranging, as are the prices. Bernie is incredibly hospitable and eager to help or give advice as needed. Really looking forward to shopping here regularly. read more