Love John's knowledge of wine. His selection of wines for this store is unmatched by any store in Wilmington. Enjoy Friday night live music and wine sampling. read more

The owners John n his wife were very rude to me n to my friends my last visit. Looking at earlier reviews I see the same being mentioned. I'll never step foot in there again. And to think I referred 5 regulars to their establishment. No good deed goes unpunished. read more

Nop notch wine spot. The Friday night wine tastings are very informative and fun. I also love the Thursday open mics.

Great food, great wine. Atmosphere was very chill and friendly. Dog was a extra perk :)

We were in town from FL and I stopped in here to grab a couple of bottles of wine to go. The bartender and other customers were all so friendly. The bartender was super knowledgeable and helpful. This place is small but cute inside and I will definitely return next time we are in Wilmington! read more

Food was amazing and the owner John certainly knows how to pair what you order with a delicious drink. Bella the golden retriever was an excellent hostess. This is just a great neighborhood bar/restaurant. Five stars. read more

It is one of the friendliest places we've been to. It has the vibes of visiting old friends even though we've never met them. Korean food is amazing. Must come place in Wilmington. read more

Great wine shop and wine bar on Castle Street. Go in, grab a bottle from their selection, and have a seat at the bar. If you need a recommendation, the owners are very happy to help you with your selection. Dog friendly. Beer available if you want beer instead. Friendly atmosphere. Apple Pay accepted. Highly recommend. read more

Great little wine joint. Small bar with good bites and interesting music, but the stars are the fairly priced wines. Real thought has gone into providing a diversity of options from excellent producers at fair prices. This can both be a place to hang out and a place to find an excellent wine from $15-$75 to buy and bring home. read more

Highlight of my visit to Wilmington. I love intimate neighborhood spots. This is a gem.

I was visiting my daughter and son in law in Wilmington on a Friday night It was our pleasure to be introduced to this cozy little wine bar on Castle Street. We were warmly greeted by John, the owner, for an evening of wine tasting and darts. A truly delightful locals experience that embraces travelers. We highly recommend! Tom and Carole Williamsburg VA read more

What a charming little wine spot. Recently in town where and stumbled upon this small wine spot with plenty of fantastic affordable wine options. Chill coffee house type live music and complementary wine tasting when we were there. We loved the bottle we bought, and we're able to bring in our own snacks from the cheese shop next store that had amazing spreads olives crackers vegan options. The owner John was knowledgeable and the kindest we hope to go back. read more

Love this place!! Friendly people and John the owner is very knowledgeable about wine in general and the products he sells. They have great weekly events like $4 mimosas on Sundays. Best craft mimosas you will find! My husband and I go there all the time. read more

Excellent selection, cool location and the owner is extremely knowledgeable. This is a must visit in Wilmington!!

This is my usual Friday night spot. I love the free wine tasting from 5-8. I like to bring my dogs and sit on the backdeck with board games and friends. Great little neighborhood bottle shop! read more

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This might be the perfect place to get a glass/bottle of wine. Chrissy and Rick are genuinely warm and welcoming people, and the Friday night tastings make for one of the best social hours in Wilmington. The store, a Euro-small and cozy brick space on Castle Street, gets the most out of limited square footage by eschewing the big-label SKUs that you can find at dozens of other stores, opting for hand-picked wines that can match most palates. This needn't, however, translate to "expensive" (although the high-end selection is excellent), as the store routinely features specials and carries well-chosen varietals priced for daily drinking. Local art (often for sale) adorns the walls, making the whole scene lively and enjoyable in a remarkably unassuming way. Heck, name another wine shop that lets you bring your dog. As mentioned earlier, the store has an on-license, so consumption of the wine that you've just purchased is allowed, encouraged, and, frankly, a great deal of fun. There's a bar in the front of the store and a large patio out back, making the place a delightful place to spend the afternoon or early evening out with friends--and inexpensively at that. Sunday mimosa days were a favorite of mine when the wife and I lived a block from the store, often following coffee and brunch at delicious Jester's Java right next door. There's a regular cast of neighborhood rogues, so good conversation abounds. Don't care for wine? There's a cold case with a nice and rotating selection of craft brews and imports. Beer by the six-pack is also available to go. The selection is not huge, but, like everything in the store, it is chosen with care and good taste. In any case, if you are ever near the Castle Street Antique District, make a point of finding this tiny shop with the tiny sign. Heck, make an excuse to go even if you aren't. It may just change the way that you think about wine shops/bars. read more

Such a refreshing wine shop! John was super knowledgeable about his wines and was able to help is pick out the right wine with no effort. Would definitely recommend coming and trying this place out. read more

My wife and I love this place and stop in frequently when in town. After today, we love this place even more. We were on a house tour when we decided to stop in for a drink. Minutes after arriving, multiple gunshots rang out across the street. This store is in a safe place so the shots were not expected at all. The woman working (I think Tammy) who is always great to customers, immediately called the police while having my wife lock the door to make sure that all patrons were safe. She also went to the door and let a frightened young man in while still on the phone with authorities. Once the immediate threat was over, she made sure to ensure that everyone had a drink--not for business purposes but to help calm the nerves of the customers. Knowing that we were in a place we love visiting while seeing the person working do everything she could to make sure her patrons were safe and secure was very cool. We will certainly continue to patronize this place...and continue to feel safe while doing so. read more

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Wilmington Wine is located in a cozy, quaint building on Castle Street. It makes for an ideal setting for our once a month Monday night book club meeting. John kindly opens the store just for us. He offers a small selection of wine available by the glass. Jazz in the background further adds to the ambiance. Thank you, Wilmington Wine, for your hospitality! read more

I'm honestly hesitant to write this review. I don't like to speak ill of small businesses, but in this instance I think it's worth speaking up. The owner kicked out my dad and told him never to return. To explain further, my father went into Wilmington Wine a few weeks ago to find a bottle of cheap Spanish red, which is his favorite every-day drinking. Now, he doesn't usually go in there because he doesn't like that they don't put prices on their wine, but he needed something to go with dinner. He asked the owner for a cheap bottle of Spanish red and the guy hands him a $20 bottle, which isn't cheap and especially not for Spain. Had he asked for a cheap Oregon Pinot this price point would have been appropriate. At this point, my Dad brings up the fact that he would like to shop there more but finds it off-putting that they don't put prices on their wine. The guy grabs the bottle out of his hands, points out the door and tells him to get out and never come back. This seems like a pretty extreme response. I'm sure that he doesn't like someone being critical of his practices, but man if I owned a small business I wouldn't ban someone from my shop unless they were truly being disruptive. While Wilmington is growing rapidly, this is still a small town and people talk. I used to work as a wine rep and have called on many bottle shops. I even talked to my old coworkers to ask them about their experiences. We have NEVER seen any shop NOT put prices on their wine. Have any of you? I did decide to stop in and feel out the situation myself. I didn't get to meet the owner- his father was covering for him. His father was absolutely lovely and we did truly enjoy sitting with him and going through a tasting. He apologized for there not being prices and offered to help us figure out pricing on any bottle. They do have a nice selection of wine. I see that this place has a lot of support in the community, but if you are willing to kick someone out for questioning your extremely questionable and suspicious practice of not putting prices on your wines, then I have no problem taking my business and support elsewhere. And unfortunately for them, you've just given my dad a good story to tell to everyone he knows in downtown Wilmington. read more

Wonderful, cozy place. Unique wines that you won't find in stores. Great place to meet both old friends and make new ones. FAR better prices than any other wine bar I have tried. read more

I've only been here a couple of times, but it's always pleasant. The place is a little on the small side, but it's cozy and intimate. Since it's a small establishment there's only one bathroom, which can be a bit challenging if the bar is full. However, this one small issue isn't a big deal when considering how awesome this place is overall. The owner is super down to earth, the patrons are fun, and the wine selection is superb. This very quickly became my favorite spot in town and I can't wait to go back. Tip: If you'll be hanging out for awhile, I definitely suggest you spring for a wine glass. read more

Walked in to pick up a few bottles after a nice dinner close by. We were greeted & proceeded to ask about pricing. None of the bottles had any pricing & knowing what I like, went straight for the reds. The person that greeted us proceeded to point out a specific a wine and asked if we liked that style, when telling him no he still went onto push that wine on us and related wines? We already know what we like and didn't like that varietal of wine. When I pointed to a bottle wine and asked what the cost I was never given a direct answer. His answer was "this row is in between this price range" but when I asked again how much for this particular wine he again never gave me a straight answer. "It's not about price but experience" was his answer. At that point my husband said let's go. read more

Great place to unwind and meet fantastic folks! Someone in another review used the term "unassuming little shop" and I'd agree...but once inside it becomes home quickly. Love the people and the vibe! Come visit, you will be happy you did. read more

This place is a great source for good wine. You can find cheaper wine elsewhere but this place will not steer you wrong. Their wine and beer is top notch. You can not beat free tastings in Friday nights. read more

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Look no further. Are you looking for non pretentious advice on the best buys in wine? You have found the spot. Are you looking for a local neighborhood meet & greet? Wilmington Wine. Are you planning an event large or intimate? Wilmington Wine. Special orders? Again, Wilmington Wine. With free wine tastings of Fridays & craft beers on Saturdays - You will love this cozy, friendly, knowledgeable wine store & more. Bent the supermodel dog will be there along with owner Chrissy & her surly assistant Zak. Come & enjoy! read more

This place is awesome! John (the owner) is super cool and always fun to chat with (and he plays good music). They have an excellent selection of wine and beer. There is a bar. You can also take your bottle out back and drink on the porch with your dog(s) and/or friend(s). read more

Totally adorable unassuming little shop I wandered into. Lots of really good selections, including locals. They also have a tiny bar area where folks sit ( seems like a regulars sort of venue). Owner was very friendly and I loved the quaint small town feel to the shop. Will definitely be back! read more

I missed out on an annual post-grad Carolina Beach trip with my sorority sisters but thanks to Wilmington Wine, I was able to be there in "spirit". After much googling, I came across their site. A local store that delivers wine- yes please! So much more fun than any gift basket or flower bouquet! I called from SWFL, gave the sales associate a budget, an idea of what I wanted, my credit card number and my friends' address. From soup to nuts, this gift giving went perfectly. I look forward to visiting their store the next time I am in the Wilmington area. read more

Not being a huge wine fan I still walked in and checked it out. There is a decent size selection and you can try most wines before you buy. They also have a cooler with some beer. Decent prices too read more

Great vibe and well thought out selections of wines considering the limited inventory. Love the convivial intimacy-a dinner party with no dinner. read more

Wilmington Wine is great! The staff is well educated and very friendly. They have a nice selection of wines and the wine tastings they have are informative and delicious. The wines aren't too expensive so it doesn't strain your pocketbook a lot to get a bottle or two now and then. read more

Ok, I admit it. You can sometimes find me wine shopping at World Market. I take chances on wines I've never heard of because of the prices. I'm not always pleased. But I'm always glad when I go to Wilmington Wine. It's really no more expensive and you have a much better shot of getting a winner. Every time I go in, the owner remembers my name and even wines I like! There is nothing pretentious about this place. The staff is very helpful and they never make me feel, um, uneducated in the wine department. They are always happy to help me find those "everyday wines" (aka cheap). Love this place. Stop by for a tasting. You'll probably like it. read more

So happy to have discovered this tiny gem of a place! Excellent selection, incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere, and Chrissy, the owner/"wine diva," really knows her stuff. You'll accidentally drive by it 3 times before you see it, but it's absolutely worth all those U-turns. Love, love, love! read more

Amazing wine shop with great wines and an incredible staff. It's fun to visit and they're really passionate and knowledgeable about wine. Make sure and go to the Friday night wine tasting. You'll meet lots of locals and a great crowd. read more