Great little wine shop in downtown Sarasota…read more Joe Levine is the owner and host, and is a terrific guy. He hosts free tastings on Saturday afternoon from 2-6pm. Open daily from 11-7 There is plenty of seating in the front patio, with a bench and bistro tables, perfect for sipping...or...buy some wine, bring some charcuterie and cheese and make an afternoon of it (we did)! Wine selection is globally sourced, with reasonable prices. Check it out live, on FB at sarasotawineco or on the website at Www.srqwinecompany.com Cheers!

My friend and I happened to walk by as they were having a tasting and decided to try it. They were…read morevery welcoming and answered all of our questions since we had never experienced a store tasting before. A great selection and you get complimentary chips to snack on during your sips. It was a fun way to kill time and hang out, and seems like a great place to mingle with locals.

Gotta update my old review of a few years ago- I'd gone by a couple Sunday nights to find em closed…read more. But - hey . It's a good little store doing all the right things right . Decent selections and always good help . Like that it's right by our local Publix . Lots of beers here you won't find in a Publix too. Fridays and Saturday's til nine . Other nights til eight . Early sundays closing I'm ok with . Yay for local .

Great prices and a very knowledgeable staff. Great wine and scotch collections…read more Recommend

One reviewer wrote that (I am paraphrasing here) that Manhattan Liquors is well stocked and…read morecompeting with ABC and Total Wine, so their prices are a higher and that he never goes to the afore mentioned stores. Although I do not see the competition of which he speaks with the big guys having a national presence, he is correct about Manhattan Liquor being well stocked - This place has everything one could want to purchase and partake. But just for fun, after pulling a cold 6er from the fridge, I approached the counter and opened with "I would just like to say that there a few items that I purchase regularly that I do not see here" to which the owner grabbed a pen without looking up and was ready to write my request. I then stated that I was only making funny, a poor attempt at humor because that have so much of everything and it is all very well displayed. I am on a beer swing because strong alcohol just hits me kinda hard and although wine is me favorite of alcoholic beverages - its 89* here still and that's to hot for a big and bold Tuscan or a Maragaux - I probably could do a white or a rose (Squiggly line ~ atop the 'e') but I'm mentally just not ready for that level of commitment. I hadn't seen the Micky's Beer ($7.99) in a very long time, so along with two shooters of Chambord, I was on my way. I am going to write a post on my blog about twist tops on beer cans and bottles. I say this as I am avoiding using my right pointing finger from a laceration I took opening my first Coors Light 16oz aluminum can last weekend. This particular finger is a very useable finger at a very industrious juncture of the finger itself, top center of the pad. And it was no simple twist the cracked the seal, it was an iron grip and a strained twist with a mild gnashing of exposed teeth. Not the Mickys tho - the harmonious easy twist to crack transition induced b the simplest pressure applied was a ease that caused me no trauma that I now carry thanks ot the razor blade neck of those darn Coors Light cans - and I dont even like that beer at all - the can turns blue when its cold. Duh - how dumb must a person be to not be able to teall if a can if cold?

Family business and the owners are great and go out of their way to help you while you're in the…read morestore. If you cannot find what you are looking for, they have even offered to special order if they can.

I visit Sarasota Wine & Spirits a lot more often than I should admit. I live right between them…read moreand Norman's Liquors on Clark Road, where I used to shop. I buy liquor, wine and beer - and until last summer when I quit smoking cigars, I picked up a few cigars here too. The wine selection is very good. While I don't buy all my wine here, I am generally impressed with the selection and the prices. The wine cellar has a lot of good premium options - especially in Chardonnay, Cabs, French and Italian options. I wouldn't mind a wider variety of upper-end Spanish reds. There is also a very nice selection of wines outside the wine cellar, with prices lower than most of the local competition. My only beef is that the whites are often more than three years old. Whites don't age like reds, they just get old on the shelf. I always check the vintages when I'm buying, which is important at Sarasota Wine & Spirits. They also have a great selection of Scotch and other whiskeys. The service is good, not great. If you need help and ask, you'll get it. But the level of friendliness is comparable to your typical liquor store. I've also been given some recommendations that were not all that helpful. But again, it is fine. My only other suggestion is that they find a different loyalty program or work a little harder on recognizing the larger purchases. I rarely walk out spending less than $150, and often my bill is more than $300 (we entertain a lot). On several occasions, I've spent more than $1000 for our work parties or holiday parties. My discount is always the same - $5 off the next purchase. On a whole, I give a big thumbs up to this establishment for the variety, price, and quality of service.

The gentleman stocking the shelves was so helpful. When we thought we found the beverage we wanted…read morehe showed us more and even suggested a better valued beverage. The store had two lanes open and no Waite.

This is our "go to". Great selection with friendly staff. The customers are even friendly!read more

Love this place! Always have some interesting sales and amazing selection. Very nice owners that…read moreare helpful.

Stopped in here for a cocktail while waiting for a nearby restaurant to open. Very nice loungy…read moreinterior with some cozy couches & a long bar. They only serve alcohol that they have distilled & non-alcoholic options. No food. I tried a vodka martini. It was good. My husband tried their tequila. He said it was just OK. Bartender was great - very friendly & I loved the nice lemon wedge in my water. She explained the process behind the distillery & you can see all the machines behind the bar. Not sure if we'd go back again but glad we checked it out. Oh - they have a loyalty program!

As a person who has an allergy the bartender was cautious about preparing my drink which I truly…read moreappreciated. The homemade soup was amazing. I gave it a 4 because the 1st server we had was not personable or attentive. We finally decided to sit at the bar which was the right choice.

Loved it. It was the first time I've ever encountered a dive wine bar. The owner is entertaining…read more We got there at 3:30pm and he was already on his 5th Keystone Light. $15 for a bottle of wine while watching the NCAA games was great

Great little wine shop/bar in a very unexpected place. Decent selection of mostly obscure wines to…read morebuy or drink there. A couple beers on tap -- but good ones. Small selection of spanish meats and cheeses to nibble on. Quiet and small -- quaint. Type of place that stays alive by maintaining a small but dedicated following. The owner seems to be a great guy originally from Long Island. Passionate about what he does and very easy to talk to. I will be here anytime I have a craving for an easy environment wiht good people, good wine, and something to munch on -- which is alot.

My family and I stopped her on our way from the central Florida to SW Florida. It's a small,…read morelocally owned winery. The space is beautiful. They have a large outdoor area with a playground for kids and lots of tables. There is a small bar inside, and they are renovating more interior space for additional seating for the hot summer months. The wines are overall pretty tasty. They only grow muscadine grapes on the property and import other grapes from California and elsewhere. They have a selection of drier wines all the way to the sweet fruit wines. They also offer wine sorbets. My husband and I each got a wine flight of 4 wines for $18. I forgot how big the pours were but they were a decent size. They also offer wine tasting experience of 6 wines, smaller pours, that lasts 45 minutes. They have a small section of food. We got the pimento cheese and crackers, the cheese was delicious. They also had popsicles and ice cream, which my kids enjoyed. We got three bottles of wine to take home with us! We love supporting our Florida wineries! Also, our bartender Shelley was fantastic! Very personable and knowledgeable.

Ryan and I had the most magical experience getting married at Fiorelli Winery from start to finish!…read moreThis was the first venue we toured when deciding on where to get married and we never looked back. Kristin is absolutely amazing in everyway! She is the owner, wedding coordinator extraordinaire and overall such a warm, welcoming human that made our day come to life in the most beautiful way! The execution was flawless, the venue was lush and gorgeous and the wine is out of this world. I would highly recommend Fiorelli for a wedding and/or any special event. We go back often to have a glass of wine at the venue because we love it that much. Thank you Kristin and the whole Fiorelli team for making our vision a Disney reality!