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!

Just got back from Portugal recently and so good to know that I was able to find a wine shop in RVA…read morethat carries a small selection of Portuguese wines. They are located in the Church Hill area of Richmond, Va. They also offer some cheese, canned fish and meats. The staff was doing a tasting with a vendor when I arrived and they did acknowledge me when I entered. Towards the end, one person stepped away to see if I was ok which I appreciated and she was very friendly. I mentioned that I had been across the street at the Cobra Burger but hadn't noticed them and she advised if you purchase a bottle from them, you can take in the restaurant to drink and they will open for you and waive the corkage fee. I believe they offer tastings but not 100% sure.

I am in love with Second Bottle. I find wine to be a beautiful thing. However, wine can be a little…read moreintimidating at times. Second Bottle takes away all these concerning things and makes it approachable and fun. As is true to wine, each bottle has a story. You have a chance to speed date your bottle by reading the beautiful detailed description around its neck made by the owner. Every bottle in the shop has a mini dive into what to expect from the wine. I think the way the wines are organized here are phenomenal. Marie Kondo would applaud the organization of this wine shop! Each wine is on a shelf labeled with which country or region it's from. There is also a variety of snacks to pick from (fresh baguettes included). Erin, the owner, is what makes this 5 star place deserving of 100 more stars. Her passion for wine and the winemakers is so inspiring. It's owners like her that make wine so special. I'm grateful Church Hill has a gem like Second Bottle. Be sure to try their free tastings on Thursday 5-7pm. Also there is no corkage fee if you want to have a bottle of wine with your burger at Cobra Burger next door. They also do a film and wine series with LC Cinema that I'm obsessed with. Could not recommend this place enough.

As a recovering alcoholic, this store was the best one in the outlet. Not only was I offered a…read moretaste of all the best selections, but I was walked through the steps of why this healthy alternative is making such big waves in the social drinking community. Even if you're not in recovery, I think this is a wonderful way to have something to drink at an event in place of alcohol. Charlotte, thank you for making us feel at home also.

As someone getting into mocktails, this was a great place to pick up some non alcoholic liquors.read more

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!

I called ahead to see if they had any Aw Shmucks mead in stock that I got to try at the…read morestrawberries and wine festival (DELISH!!) Cozy location, either dog friendly or with a mascot dog -adorable, and inclusive environment. Jacob or Jason that I spoke to on the phone was friendly, the bartender was great. Definitely recommend!

The tap room manager was so much fun and taught us so much about mead! My favorites were the "You…read moreLike Malort?"and the Montmormency Reflection (cherry), although we did have a throwback to the Valentine's chocolate mead that was also delicious. Love the -everyone is family- feel in the middle of Scott's Addition, highly recommend to everyone! They have chips available, and then pizza to order from another location. They also have a beer menu too, I did not get a chance to sample any of their beer though. For a small storefront, there was lots of seating in the back!

So I had time before my movie at the AMC Dine in and thought I pop in to try out some meads. Sunday…read moreafternoon I had the place to myself and was able to get videos and pictures of the amazing funky decor to go with the drinks. Guys . The Meads are made in house as well. I tried the flight of four but you also have the option of 10 which comes with complimentary nuts. I had to smell each of them before tasting as I do with fine to get the full flavor of each. They are actually celebrating there 4 year anniversary on 10th! My guide was amazing she walked through each drink, gave her recommendations of the menu. Razz actually delivers here if you want food options so don't come hungry unless you don't mind ordering in! Today they closed at 2-230 but I hadn't over plans anyway. Definitely if you are out this side of town pop in and try some meads!

Small funky place to try a lot of good Meads. Not too many places serve these so a welcome…read moreaddition to Midlothian. The bar tender was extremely knowledgeable and talked us through options. No food service here but can order from great restaurant next door (Taza Kitchen).

So. It's a pandemic right... aka "Indoor recess-- Round --- 3 Trillion". I've been trying to find…read moresmall "local business to support. I found these online. And maybe they are t local to me, but they are sooooooo cool!!! The ordering process was soooo easy. But, what I loved, was the creativity in the flavor profile! Have you ever wondered how to get your homemade drinks to that just next level? It's a well placed and creative syrup. And that's where Cresent comes in. I used two of their syrups (and the recipe included-- thank you!!!) to make FOUR new drinks. I played bartender for my dad and aunt. They loved it. It made for a super fun pandemic night at home! We did make some non-alcohol drinks for my aunt and some coffee drinks for me. I feel like these flavors, combined with a nice cheese board will really up my hostess game. Thank you so much for helping me be more creative!!!

So, I'd been following crescent simples on IG for a while & finally got a chance to order from…read morethem. Ordering online was easy! I got a small sample pack so I could try a few flavors. It included Grapefruit rosemary, Blackberry vanilla, and Peach hibiscus. Local delivery in RVA was free. Not only that, but the order was at my doorstep less than 2hrs after I ordered! These syrups are delish! I have literally tried about 10 drink combos in the last 5 days. My favorite has to be blackberry vanilla (great in coffee or cream based drinks), with grapefruit rosemary (paired well with belle isle honey hab!) in close second. If you need inspiration, their website & IG have cocktail recipes & suggestions.

I wish I knew this was here sooner!! A cute little restaurant serving salads, sandwiches, and other…read morefresh food items. They poach their own tuna and their tuna salad is homemade. The best tuna I've ever had! The "chopped" salad was delicious, fresh, and flavorful. The crostini it came with was a great touch. I got mine without olives or bleu cheese; I added fresh mozzarella. The service was wonderful and it's a nice quant restaurant. They have self serve wine stations which I'm looking forward to trying next time. They have a large wine selection and some gift items if you'd like to pop in and shop. They offer to go food too!

I remember when this wine shop only had bottles of wine. Now they have wine stations where you can…read morepick different glasses of wine from tasting size, half glass, and a full glass. The server was amazing and knew her stuff and a lot of her clientele. They also had great sandwiches... more a boutique sandwich shop to pair well with the wines. Friends and I enjoyed eating and drinking in a friendly ambiance of a restaurant and wine shop! Recommend!