Considering all that is going on in the world, it is easy for a small store with limited resources…read moreto either suspend their business, shorten their neighborhood reach, or worse, stop working altogether and close down, especially those businesses not considered "essential." Now whether or not you feel that stores selling beer and wine are deserving of such a label, these are places that at the very least allowing us to indulge in some adult beverages while we hunker down and wait this thing out. Some days I would say that these choices are essential, (the importance is directly proportional to the number of kids that you are trying to home-school from what I have read.) and there are still celebrations and birthdays and anniversaries that are not subject to Covid-19, even if they may be altered from what the original vision was. So on this #thankfulthursday, I wanted to recognize De Fles Winkel, a small and unassuming beer and wine shop in the Twin Hickory area, that continues to provide excellent customer service, a strong community visibility, and a willingness to get their product out quickly to those who are currently unable to get it themselves. Now of course some other places are delivering beer and wine, but The Wink, as it is affectionately named, has a very small staff and due to their size cannot be a volume buyer of these items, and in turn sell their product at a lower price without being hurt by this practice. Still, they keep their prices very (almost unbelievably) competitive and their helpfulness is at an all-time high in direct contrast to most of these stores. In fact, their response to the crisis has been nothing short of amazing, as they have delivered my items on the same day each time I have placed an order (not something easily found these days, even from the big-box stores). You want youor drinks delivered cold? Just ask them. So cheers to The Wink, and here's to all of the small neighborhood business, like them, who are showing strong resiliency and higher levels of strength in a time when we need it the most. I will remember this when we are on the other side of all of this madness, and will make sure they continue to receive my business. Looking forward to getting back inside for a nice long discussion about what's hot in the craft beer world.

First time in this store. Meet the owner. Very nice guy and helpful. Pretty good selection of a…read morevariety of beers. I tried the Sullivans Red and Psychic Horse. He also kept it in cold storage for me while i had dinner at the tavern next door. I plan to go back and find some new beers to try!

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.

Very disappointed in total wine rewards app since 2024. looks like they have changed their app so…read moreall of the great deals that you were able to activate on the app are not offered anymore. Now, any deals are huge. You have to buy nine bottles or something ridiculous to get any deal. Even the cashiers cannot see any rewards that are applied like they use to when you put your phone number in. That's because there are no deals applied! It's all a scam like every other price gouging store! ******* Very disappointed in Total Wine ... However, there are still other great wine stores around with great prices!!

When they say Total Wine and more they mean that. Did you know that total wine not only free weekly…read moreoffers win tastings but they also offer wine classes? Well yes they do! First let's talk about their wine tastings. Every week they offer a range of different varietal's that are sure to please every wine lover's pallet. From bubbly to sweet you are sure to try something you love and if not their wine experts will help. They are so helpful and patient with you to help you find what you like. Now let's get into their wine classes. Let's just say TOP TIER!!!! And their wine manager & level 3 Somm Alexis at the short pump location knows her stuff!!! Each class she teaches us about more than the wine. She shows us how to hold our glasses, open bottles, and details about the regions the wines came from. Did I mention that she always provides us with foods, snacks, and desserts that go perfectly with each wine we learn about. The cost of the classes are amazing affordable and the wealth of knowledge and fun we have are worth every penny. If you love wine, or want to learn more please check out the events page for your local total wine. If you go to the short pump location tell Alexis CheKesha sent you 2024 class are selling out fast.

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.

I was surprised to find this ABC store wasn't on Yelp yet because it's been here for years and is…read morecentrally located. It was pristinely stocked, had a plentiful selection, and the staff was "Absolut"ly friendly and helpful! We were planning a party for a friend. We went in to purchase those tiny little bottles of booze to fill up a piñata (see? even grownups can play this game lol!) so we had to stick with the plastic bottles. The salesclerk came over and assisted us with our selections. The manager told us about the sales, he gave us some recipe ideas and we all had a nice chat while shopping. Check out was a breeze, maybe I should say a "sea breeze". Pop in here for your next hooch hookup...

I think this is the location that has moved. It moved next to the grocery store in the same…read moreshopping center so I think the address is different now. When I walked in after their remodel, angels sang, a bright light came on and I spun around in circles smiling with happiness as I couldn't believe my eyes. Okay, that's a little dramatic but that's what happened in my head as I've never laid eyes on such a beautiful ABC store! I'm used to the boring aisles with bottles lined up, uncomfortable mirrors so the clerks make sure no one is stealing and pretty much no décor other than some random cardboard advertisements for liquor but NOT THIS PLACE! They had a beautiful set up of seasonal liquor displayed at the entrance. A tasting bar built in. A beautiful display of airplane bottles on one wall and actual décor on the walls that made me want to say "I'LL TAKE ONE OF EVERYTHING!". If that wasn't enough, a salesman asked if I needed help and when they couldn't locate a bottle of pumpkin liqueur that I needed, he called a location down the street and had them hold it for me. Way to go ABC store, now if you renovate all locations like this, I'll be speechless!

I've had decent interactions at this location in the past but recently went for another bottle of…read moresomething I've gotten at this specific store before. I didn't expect to be greeted quickly with the crowd, but I was. The cashier greeted me holding a till, and when I told her the brand I was looking for, she told me they didn't sell it. No computer checking, no confirmation with anyone else, no visible glance even. I told her I'd gotten it here before and she lied, saying she'd look, then walked down the wrong aisle. The other cashier she asked responded the exact same. When I asked her to check for the closest store that has it (because she didn't offer), she told me their system was down. No apology. I usually have very friendly experiences here, but today they weren't safe (very unsafe cash handling practices), and they weren't friendly or helpful at all.

Booze. Here. Go buy some. If you're over 21…read more Also, there are some mini bottles on the back wall. You know you want to try some pink lemonade vodka (not good).

World Market has the best selection of interesting & flavorful soups - better than homemade!read more

I absolutely love going into this store for snacks and random bits and bobs of decor. They have…read moregreat deals on their clearance items and such a wide variety of products to go around. If you're looking to try something new that isn't typically in the US, I would check this place out !