Free Range Wine & Spirits
“What really makes this place special is Jack (owner); he knows each wine inside and out from the age of the vine to the climate of the region and year.”
“I find myself going back to check out the always evolving liquor selection, especially the whiskeys.”
“* The selection isn't massive (mostly because the place isn't very large), but it's focused, high quality, and the prices aren't bad at all.”
Free Range Wine & Spirits
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
3 reviews
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My new favorite place to buy wine!
I used to frequent the prior wine store, Donna Da Vine, mostly as it was conveniently located, however, over the years, the selection of wine slowly dwindled to the point of almost nonexistent which is partly the reason it had taken me two months to visit the new place, but I'm so glad I finally did!
After some grocery shopping/errand running/an intense gym session, I decided I no longer had the energy to make dinner so after grabbing some Sottacasa to go, my fiancé and I stopped in here on our way home. They have a great selection of wine(mostly under $30) and have a great variety for the size of the store(you can likely find something for everyone here) and some local liquors(can't say much about the liquor as I had eyes only for wine on my visit).
I'm a red girl, but it was such a hot day, I wanted something refreshing and had no idea what to select. The guy that was working, maybe the owner?, was so knowledgable and helpful. He recommended a few different wines and then whipped out some glasses and gave us a sampling to help us narrow down our decision. While in the store, 4 other patrons had walked in and I was amazed at the way he was able to give everyone personal attention and clearly knew the wines inside and out.
Highly recommend!
Love this little place. Came in to buy some liquor as a gift, and the helpful clerk guided to me a good section based on my budget. He recommended 2-3 different bottles and then stepped back to let me consider them without him hovering. I selected the one I want, and he went to the back to get me a fresh bottle.
Seems like a good wine selection as well, but definitely hit this place up for smaller batch liquors if you're in the mood.
I see you there. Reading this. And I can tell you're just like me. You're almost frighteningly good-looking, but definitely not conceited about it. Your magnetic charisma can be a little intimidating for everyone around you, but lucky for them, you're really humble about everything and you don't mind hanging out with inferior people. You're not fancy, and you like your booze just fine.
Well, you've probably also been thinking about how wine in a box has become too highbrow for its own good lately. Thankfully, Free Range is now stocking wine in a can. Just for you and me.
Overall, Free Range actually does feel like a liquor store that's here just for me. It opened up around the corner from my apartment, it's owned by the nicest of guys, and they've got just about everything I want in the realm of booze.* The selection isn't massive (mostly because the place isn't very large), but it's focused, high quality, and the prices aren't bad at all.
Best of all, Jack and Michael know what they are talking about. It's pretty obvious that they have tasted everything in their shop, and they are ready and willing to make excellent recommendations. If you don't know what you want, they are both very approachable, and very knowledgable.
Do you need to know what to bring to a party?
Do you need to know what to pair with shortribs?
Do you need to know what to give your mom for her birthday?
If you asked me, the answer to all of these questions would be wine in a can. But if you ask Jack and Michael, they will have an actual, good answer for you. They know their wine; they know their whiskey; they know their booze. And they have regular tastings, so go check them out.
In all seriousness too, the wine in a can was actually quite good. After all…if it wasn't, Free Range wouldn't keep it in stock.
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*This is one of my favorite realms. If you want to hang out there, just let me know.