This shop is wonderful, with hand selected bottles of wine along with gifts and various food items. Earlier in the day, I went to the shop Wines at Fort Alley where I was beyond shocked at just how rude the shopkeeper was. She screamed at me as I tried to open up the refrigerator to get a cooled Sauvignon Blanc, not seeing the aggressive sign it was ONLY for the worker to touch the wine. Then she screamed at my daughter looking at an umbrella. Talk about anger issues! This shop was the exact opposite experience. I was greeted upon walking in, offered assistance to pick out wine and the owner engaged with my daughter. I was so much happier to spend my money here vs Fort Alley. I ended up getting some Italian reds, a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and some wines from my Paso Robles in Southern California, one of my favorite wine regions. I was hoping to get some Prosciutto but the shop was all out. The shopkeeper explained there was a rush from customers and she didn't get her regular order in. It was completely understandable. And appreciated her sharing why it wasn't available rather than being dismissive like at the previous wine shop I was at over at Fort Alley. I am so glad I came to this shop. I come to St. Augustine often to visit my family and I'll be back. read more

The Gifted Cork is a St Augustine staple for us we love it and every time we go to St Augustine we stop in for a wine tasting and a mooch around at all the knickknacks and decor! Every single person that has ever poured us a glass of wine at the Gifted Cork has been an absolute delight. They are always so helpful and so nice and we always enjoy our time that we spend with them. We have actually found a few of our favorite wines by doing these wine tastings. read more

The Gifted Cork - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Wine tasting charcuterie tray very good. Fantastic selection of bottles from all world wine regions. Prices very competitive or less than competitors read more

Stumbled on this place totally by accident and it was AWESOME!!! The staff were very friendly and helpful and they even offered a wine tasting that they would customize for you depending on what you like and how adventurous you want to be. Spend some time here and just sip some nice wine and chill out. read more

The Gifted Cork - Wine tastings - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

$5 wine tasting was not bad at all! The bartender was definitely knowledgeable of their wines. Explained it very well. The place was small with a few chairs. They also sell merchandise like hats, wine containers etc. read more

My fiancé and I did the Serendipity wine tours & this was one of our favorite stops along the way. Jeanne is an amazing hostess, full of knowledge and very welcoming into her shop. We loved that she switches out her wines each month. And we left with a list of cheeses & wines that we plan to go buy again! Her shop is also filled with some cute Knick knacks and gifts that we loaded up on! Go check out this spot for lots of delicious tastings & leave with a little more knowledge of wine than you entered with! read more

The Gifted Cork's daily wine tasting is the hidden gem of downtown St. Augustine. Ed is a treasure from Dionysus himself. Knowledgeable, charming and a perfect addition to anyone's pours. read more

Excellent experience. Tasted 4 wonderful wine with a tray of cheese and cold cuts. Central to the town. Great service Ed was the perfect host. read more

My favorite wine shop in all the land. You cannot beat $5 tastings for 4 pours with a monthly rotation of different regions of wines to try. Dale and Ed are absolutely the best and very knowledgeable. Add a meat & cheese plate. Tons of great gifts and wines for retail purchase too. I take everyone who visits me here for a tasting, and make it a monthly occurrence for myself. read more

What fun this place is!! I'm no wine expert, but thankfully this store employs experienced sommeliers! Our party of three arrived curious. We were greeted by friendly, experienced, knowledgeable staff who told us all the ins and outs of several types of wines. The store owner arrived and we had a great conversation. These folks have hospitality down pat. If you need a gift for friends or family or want to pick up a bottle for yourself, you can't go wrong here. The store has cheeses, crackers, and snacks, as well as some decor/gift items. read more

I enjoyed the tasting and the knowledge from the staff. Wine selection is good and I chose 1 of the wines from my tasting for purchase. ​It is a smaller establishment, but don't let that stop you from visiting! read more

This place is a certified home run. Walking by we saw the sign (see what I did there LOL) Sample 5 wines for $5... yeah we had to run that! We were greeted by the two proprietors who were very nice and knowledgeable about their wine collection. we sample 5 different wines I enjoyed them all. I even bought one for the road. The interior was nice and cozy from the stand up bar to couches and chairs. They also had plenty of gift items from t shirts, aprons, novelty napkins etc. This lovely place is also a permanent fixture in the St. Auggie rotation. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely South African wine tasting including a chenin blanc to a Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay blend. Then to a smooth Mourvèdre Rose and on to a Pinotage and finishing with a red blend. We could have tried several other wines included we didn't try. The tasting pours are generous and are only $5 for your selection of wine. There is a wide selection of wines in the store and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely stop here for some nice gifts, a cheese tasting, but most importantly, wine! read more

I'm all about good service and supporting small businesses. On vacation from Miami, quaint place stopped in for some wine tastings with my family. Lovely selection, however, the owner/manager was less than hospitable. My suggestion is there are more than a few wine spots in historic downtown St.Augustine try those places first. read more

Went in for a quick bottle of wine but didn't know what I wanted. Decided to do a tasting and loved all that they sampled and bought three. I would highly recommend a tasting. They know their stuff. read more

The Gifted Cork - Bought 3 of my samples - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

The big picture: This cute little place is a MUST for wine lovers! AMAZING, variable wine selection, friendly owner/staff, and adorable gift shop! The wine tasting is $5 and totally worth it!! Will be back for sure! This laid-back wine bar is for sure going to be my new go-to spot when I'm in St. Augustine. While it is small and maybe not suitable for larger parties, it's the perfect spot for a quiet drink with a girlfriend or a quick tasting. The owner is always there and has excellent taste as well as customer service skills- she's helpful and warm. The selection is HUGE and from all around the world. This place is in a great location- surrounded by restaurants and shopping so I highly suggest you pop in when you are out and about downtown. Not only was the tasting budget friendly but most of the wines in the store are incredibly affordable. It's an aw some spot for a gift for the wine lover in your life.. your just yourself! read more

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I am nothing but impressed whenever I come here. The owner Jeannie has such a knack for finding delicious wines from all around the world. Her staff is always so helpful and very educated on what they carry. My favorite gal is Sam. She is so down to earth about wine and very easy to talk to about wines. I come here often for the wine tastings. Each month they have a new selection of wines that have a common theme. Sometimes its countries, special causes, gift ideas but they are always under $20. This is always a great way to start trying something new that doesn't break the bank. For $5 you get a taste of 4 wines. And they often can be very generous in their pours. I'm not complaining lol Their cheese and deli meat selection is always different and in a good way. I love experimenting with different meats and cheeses to pair with wines and Gifted does a great job at helping me with that. Try the bacon Gouda or the drunkin' goat. Don't pass this place ever! go in and enjoy! read more

The Gifted Cork - Always enjoy the wine tasting!! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I found this lovely place today after mass at the Basicila. It's so cute inside. Loved the different wine quotes hanging on the wall. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. I did the $5 wine tasting which lets you choose 4 wines. I loved the red wine from Germany and Austria. You can also purchase cheese and crackers to pair with the wine. This was my first time visiting and I must have passed this place a hundred times. Lol. So happy I stumbled upon it. I can't wait to visit again. read more

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I'm surprised I didn't review the Gifted Cork after our several, wonderful experiences with Walter. He is very knowledgeable about the vines and flavors of the wine. He was very personable and outgoing as well. Yesterday was a wonderful experience with owner, Jeanne. I brought out of town company to enjoy the vibe and choices at the Gifted Cork. We did a five wine tasting with selections from California. Each of the wines selected were absolutely wonderful!! Jeanne guided us in the perfect direction and we were so pleased! My personal favorites were the Santa Barbara Pinot Noir and the Terra Doro Petit Syrah. Both have bold, distinct flavors. The Gifted Cork does two tastings each month and vary in their direction. I gladly signed up in order to receive sign up info for future tastings! Thank you Jeanne for a wonderful tasting and even better experience with you! read more

When I come to the area I always stop in for my blue wine. It's a really cute shop and the owner is super friendly. Love this place. read more

The Gifted Cork - My favorite wine. Villa Jolanda Moscato "The Blue" - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I think the concept of Gifted Cork is great....a little wine shop with $5 flights and plenty of wines and wine-themed knick knacks to buy. They also have cheese available to purchase and the selection of wines they carry for their small space is pretty solid. However, each tasting has been a bit underwhelming (I've done about 5 now). We recently tried their "best of 2018" flight which I expected to be a lot better than it was. I've also found that some of the staff is merely there to pour and not really the most personable. We weren't really that engaged with the owner who was serving us, and she simply gave us a quick blip about the wine then left us until we'd wave her down again for the next selection. You can't beat the price and it's always something to do, but there's a few other wine locations in St. Aug I prefer. read more

Wonderful wine shop. Great selection of wines. Jeanie was very helpful. We'll be sure to go back the next time we're in St Augustine.

Nice wine tasting and selection of wines. Enjoyed the host and her recommendations were terrific. Prices are reasonable.

We stopped in Friday afternoon around 3pm. I'm sure the owner or lady working was having a bad day, but she was rude and acted like the questions we asked were an inconvenience. It was a cute place with a big selection. read more

Visited St. Augustine for a quick weekend getaway and stumbled upon The Gifted Cork while exploring the area. My date and I were casually exploring the shop when we were offered a wine tasting and cheese tasting ($5 for each, a steal!). We went through with it and thoroughly enjoyed it! Cheese was delicious and the staff was very accommodating to me and my date's very different preferences in wine. Staff gave us some recommendations for local joints in the area while we were visiting. We enjoyed the experience so much that the following day after dinner we came by for another glass! This place is classy, local, and welcoming - be sure to check it out! read more

Jeanne is the store owner and she is great!!! A must do in St. Augustine. 5 wines for 5$ and the wines were amazing!

The Good: The staff is amazing - I first ducked in here on the way from lunch to our bus to check out the place; I stayed for 1 minute, but I was impressed by the wines I saw (Kung Fu Girl) and enticed by the prospect of wine tasting. I convinced 3 other people from my team to join me for wine tasting - when we came back an hour later, the staff remembered me! The wines - great selection of wines from California, Oregon, Italy, France; the best variety and selection in Florida (not kidding!) The prices - if I lived here (or nearby in Jackonville) I would be coming here to stock up on wines; below typical prices that one can find elsewhere The tastings - they were pouring wines from Argentina and Chile when we visited; 5 wines for $5 (if you don't want the glass to take home). The signs - so many fun and appropriate wine-based signs The Bad: I don't live nearby The owner was not in when I visited - she is the wine buyer and I would have loved to meet her Could carry more French and Italian wines - but not really sure who else, besides myself, would actually buy them. read more

What's not to love about an awesome wine shop in my favorite city with a super nice owner! I always stop at this store when I am in St Augustine, but today had a chance to enjoy a wine tasting ($5 & you keep their souvenir glass) of delicious South African wines. Another lady and I were tasting wines and talking with the owner, who I happened to have things in common with (WINE, we went to the same high school, live close to each other). She was knowledgable about the wines and tailored our 4 samples to our tastes. I ended up buying 2 bottles and some other items, and could have spent the afternoon in the store. The owner held our purchases for us while we went to lunch. If you are looking for different wines, at great prices, and other awesome goods, check this place out. Support small businesses! read more

I saw the sign outside and this place ended up being my favorite part about my trip to St.Augustine!!!! This little shop has a plentiful selection of wine of all varieties! There is a tasting that they do for $5 and it was 5 different wines along with small cheese tastings for $5. The owner taught us about the wine that we tasted and the cheese. She was so helpful and kind! As was the gentleman also working! I will definitely be back! read more

Great selection of wines and interesting looking cheeses with offerings of cheeseboards as well. I noticed the Italian offerings were especially nice and there was a five wine, five dollar tasting! We picked up two bottles from the tasting with both bottles costing under 20. I think she changes the region of the wines for the tasting every month. It was a great little stop on our afternoon in downtown. The owner was very friendly and did well in juggling different customers as they came in, browsed or asked after items and she seemed to recognize a few regulars as they came in. Always a good sign in my opinion. read more

St Augustine has many great things to do and see when visiting and one such place is the gifted cork. What a great place to find that special gift or even something for yourself. No trip to St Augustine is complete without a stop at the gifted cork you will make it a tradition. read more

You just can't miss this spot if you're heading to St Augustine! The Gifted Cork is a friendly place where you leave feeling like you've just hung out with some of your best friends. Walter, Sam, and the rest of the team will treat you like family! Don't miss getting the Ginger Cheese! It is scrumptious! read more

Whoa buddy! This place really is "as good as it gets." When I am in St. Aug, The Gifted Cork is where I buy wine. I have, one more than a few occasions, bought wine from them to take to a nearby restaurant. Jeanne and Walter are my go-tos for everything wine related. If you want good wine, at decent prices, from people who know you by name, this is your spot. Everyone of their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and what puts them shoulders above the competition. They have tastings every couple of weeks that feature more than their daily selection of wines, and are a great spot to make new friends who also happen to like wine. So why are you still reading this?? Go visit them! read more

What a deal!!! We did the wine tasting of four red wines for five dollars. You are able to do whites, reds, sweet, or mix and match. The staff was friendly and atmosphere was relaxed. I sipped my tastings as I moseyed about the store shopping. After we were finished, I was taken by surprise when they rinsed our tasting glasses and gave them to us as well! Can't find a better deal than that. read more

I needed to send the gift of wine. I was specific in my requirements. They put together a stunning basket with beautiful wine, cheese, crackers and sweets. This shop listens and goes the extra mile. My new go to gift basket shop. read more

Strolled in to get out of the rain. They had a really nice selection, fairly priced and a nice little $5 wine tasting. The owners were there. Man were these people nice. I mean, just really friendly nice people. It is refreshing. read more

My husband and I just completed a wine tasting at the Gifted Cork. Jeanne, Dale and Sarah are knowledgeable and friendly. Jeanne helped me select wines for gifts and for Christmas dinner. A trip to St. Augustine is not complete without visiting the Gifted Cork. read more

It was fun and casual and the lays was very nice and talkative. The sangue di guida (blood of judas) was basilisk delicious. read more

The Gifted Cork - Souvenir wine glass with tasting - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Awesome spot! Had the breakfast Cuban. The pork on the sandwich was no run of he mill deli meat. It was jammed packed with flavor and tasted like the cooked it on premises and sliced fresh for my sandwich. The onions and Swiss cheese did a dance on my taste buds I can only explain by saying absolutely amazing. Seriously worth going to. We also had the Miami appetizer, fresh toasted Cuban bread with preserves. It was incredible. If you're looking to have a true palette pleaser check this place out! read more

Visiting St.Augustine with our (80 yro) parents and so happy we stopped in the Gifted Cork. We spent more time in here than any other shop. Great selection of wines & information from the owner Jeanne. So much more than wine; gifts that make you laugh! Could have done most of our Christmas shopping in here. Bonus: $5 tastings read more