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.

I visit this particular branch often because it's right down the street where I live. They always…read morehave what I need and the employees are very helpful when needed. Even on a busy night you'll wait no longer than 5 minutes in line. They are really fast with checking customers out.

Avoid this ABC store. This place is pretty bad. I live right next to it, and I always drive to a…read morebetter ABC store. I think the location is the only reason people use it because it's convenient. Other than that, that's pretty much it, because it's small and they don't have much. They're also pretty annoying other than a few nice employees. I always use the same ID for my alc every time I go to an ABC store and even here when I have to. They always accept it, and I don't have a problem because anyone knows when they void a driver's license, it's voided for driving reasons ONLY. It's still a valid identification form. They only wanted to enforce it today because the manager was there, and it's pretty funny because it's a first out of the 20 times I've been there. They even asked my boyfriend's ID when they're only supposed to ID the person buying the alcohol and anyone else bringing anything up to the counter. A manager should know better. Maybe they need a better one. They don't have as much in stock anyways and always run out of everything compared to the one on 4991 Nine Mile Road. Go there, that's the better one!!

Total wine has become one of my favorite stores. I love…read moreperusing the aisles for new wines to try and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I can be a tad indecisive when it comes to choosing wines because I'm open to almost anything. Although, Rose's are my favorite, I enjoy champagne, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Malbec. I am a self-proclaimed novice wine enthusiast and since my trip to Napa & Sonoma I know good wine when I taste it. My favorite thing about Total Wine is that every time I go I'm able to sample a few things before making purchases. The problem is I go in for one bottle and come out with 3 or more. The good thing is I often share the bottles with friends and family, but it runs my tab UP! I would definitely recommend running to your local total wine and allowing the experts in there to help you discover the best fit wines for you or the best wine to gift to others.

This is the only total wine that I use unless i have to order something and pick it up from another…read morestore. The parking is super easy. All the staff have been helpful... usually if i cant find the beer or wine I am looking for they check their inventory and then other stores if they dont have it. Good prices... big selections.

Best bottle shop I've visited in many visits to Virginia, great selection great service. Bring…read moreplenty of money you'll need it as they have the best of the best.

Bottleworks is a boutique shop for beer and wine operating along the same lines as Corks & Kegs and…read moreDe Fles Winkel. It's a great place for folks who live in the Bon Air area and it's not far from major highways, either. It's about a 20-minute drive from downtown Richmond. I stopped in before Yelp Supper Club -- held at an eatery in the same shopping center -- last night to see if they had any cool sours on hand. At this point in my beer-drinking life I know I need to have my Untappd app out when making purchases because I've tried so many varieties. They didn't seem annoyed that I was analyzing each bottle before making any decisions. In fact, both guys working were super friendly, not invasive of my space, and offered great recommendations. I purchased a six-pack of a local raspberry sour to share, as well as a bottle from American Solera. Looking forward to both! Their selection is curated well and they also offer growler fills. I'll definitely return if I'm in the area.

Every time I move somewhere all I can do is hope for the best in terms of bottle shops. Namely,…read morethat the owner(s) is actually knowledgeable on craft beer, so that they can consistently order good stuff. I have to say, this place truly knows what it's doing. Since moving here there have been all kinds of crazy top-tier drops: Cantillon, rarer 3F's, Fidens, Trillium, in addition to ongoing deliveries of highly rated beers (you're practically guaranteed to find a handful of beers rated 4.2+ on Untappd any time you walk in here). There's a good mix of local and non-local beers as well. I find it can be detrimental to focus TOO much on local beer. I also think they've nailed the size, both in terms of inventory and physical space, because product seems to move at an ideal pace. I've rarely come across too-old beer, which happens quite often in many beer shops. This is THE place to get beer in the area.

Corks & Kegs has a great selection of beer and wine. The service was also friendly. I visited so I…read morecould pick up some beer. The only downside to me was that their build your own six pack area was pretty weak when I visited. I would have liked to pick up a few different VA beers instead of a 6-pack of one kind. If you are in the area, check this spot out.

Hidden gem in the Fan district. Neighborhood bodega with an array of so many goodies! Fresh salads,…read moresandwiches and you can buy hot meals too! And the wine and beer section, top tier! The staff is super friendly and they share so many connections with their community members! Couldn't leave without getting Milán an order of fried chicken wings (she loves a wing) and she rated them 5/5 as they are seasoned well and fried hard like she likes them! If ever on Strawberry St do yourself a favor and stop by, you won't be disappointed!

The prepared food is so good and they have an excellent selection of general grocery items. I love…read moretheir Philly cheesesteak, currently the best I've had here in Richmond

Great service helping find a bottle for dinner w friends. Found a great Pinot noir that wasn't…read morecrazy expensive

Once Upon a Vine is a great neighborhood wine and beer shop. They have a wide variety of wines…read morefrom around the world, with an impressive assortment of Virginia Wines. They offer wines across a variety of prices for all budgets. They also have multiple coolers of beer also with a assortment of styles, brands and prices. The Virginia wines are organized alphabetically by vineyard name. Bob, the owner is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, The staff has always been friendly They often have wine tastings on Friday nights which gives you the ability to try some new wines before buying It is kind of tight between the aisles so I always feel like I am going to bump into something or even break a bottle when I'm in there hence the 4 star vs 5 They have there own parking lot, which is rare in the neighborhood.

I went to pick up a few bottles of wines for a party. We weren't sure what to get but Phong walked…read moreus through the store, made stellar recommendations and was generally a joy. He told us about the app and hi-lighted some of ways we could make the most of it. PHONG- if you see this thank you for your attention and excellent service!

I visited the store today to use a gift card that was purchased via Amazon by a friend for my…read morebirthday. I later learned that Amazon did not load card which caused a hassle for me trying to rectify the situation. The store staff was so patient and understanding as I stepped out of the line and spent a great deal of time on the phone with Amazon. Cullen was so helpful and gave me 15% off of my purchase and apologized. Although this was not a Total Wine issue, I was grateful at how the staff treated me as I dealt with this ordeal.

I'm 28, so is my friend. Because MY license was expired, the cashier wouldn't sell to my friend. It…read morewas so bizarre. Like we are clearly both of age. She also couldn't explain to us why.

I work for a local bar and have recently had to switch ordering from the broad street location to…read morethis one. Every experience that I have had at this location has been a pleasant one. Every worker i interact with is kind, courteous, and accommodating to what I need to order. They make a strong effort to make sure my order is filled properly and efficiently. Times are tough right now, and it means a lot to be able to have positive interactions with people while navigating through this madness. Thank you!!