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Wake County
Drink
A family-owned wine shop off Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh that seeks out small production bottles to stock its intimate tasting space.
Greenway Beer and Wine
Enjoy craft beer on tap and wine by the glass in the spacious bar, then take home your favorite bottle from either the Raleigh or Rolesville location.
Red Line Beer & Wine
Find a varied wine selection alongside beer, mead, snacks, seltzers and 24 rotating taps at this bottle shop and bar open seven days a week near NC State University.
Ridgewood Wine & Beer Company
Located in Raleigh’s Ridgewood Shopping Center, it features more than 1,500 bottles and 400 beer options, with nine wines offered by the glass and eight drafts on tap.
Seaboard Wine
This independent wine store in Raleigh’s High Park Village has operated in Raleigh for 25 years and offers more than 1,000 hand-selected bottles along with tastings and food pairings.
The Raleigh Wine Shop
This locally owned shop in downtown Raleigh takes pride in a global wine selection at a variety of price points and friendly, welcoming service.
Durham County
Hope Valley Wine & Beverage
A community-driven neighborhood wine, beer and mixology store.
LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage
A bottle shop, bar and event space offering curated wine, craft beer and other fortified selections from small and family operated producers.
Melanated Wine
Owner Lashonda Modest opened Durham’s first Black-owned winery in October 2021. It offers seven premium varietals: a white sangria, a red blend, a white blend, a riesling, a blackberry wine, plus tasting room events.
Pinheiro
This wine bar brings a taste of Portugal to East Durham by pairing Portuguese wines with speciality wares and provisions.
Wine Authorities
A 21st-century wine shop with locations in Durham and Raleigh focused on small estate wineries. The Durham shop also has a Viv’s Fridge – a smart refrigerator concept by celebrity chef Vivian Howard that offers take-and-bake meals and snacks.
The Wine Cellar
This popular south Durham wine shop in Sutton Station offers wine specials, a calendar of events, weekly tastings and plenty of outdoor seating.
The Wine Feed
Wine store and wine bar offering classes, special orders, deliveries and more, plus dog-friendly outdoor seating. Located on South Roxboro Street in Durham.
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery
This 87-acre farm located near Falls Lake is home to a vineyard, hiking trails and a 2,700-square-foot event space overlooking the Falls Village Golf Club. The main space serves 12 craft beers on tap plus an extensive list of wines from around the world.
Orange County
Chapel Hill Wine Company
Chapel Hill’s oldest independent wine retailer offers thousands of choices, including rare and allocated bottles from around the world.
Glasshalfull
This Carrboro restaurant, known for its seasonal American cooking focused on gluten free and vegetarian dishes, also houses a small market and wine shop with exceptional wines, prepared meals, pantry items and more.
Hillsborough Wine Company
This sister store of Chapel Hill Wine Company in downtown Hillsborough features a diverse selection from all over the world.
Leland Little
Expect an extensive, curated catalog of rare fine and aged wines from across the world. Browse the auction house or speak with the wine team for suggestions on expanding your collection.
Rocks + Acid Wine Shop
This sunny wine shop and bar in Chapel Hill’s Southern Village is helmed by award-winning sommelier Paula de Pano and stocks 300-350 labels as well as cheese, charcuterie and caviar offerings.
Wedgewood Cheese Bar
An intimate, European-inspired neighborhood spot offering carefully curated cheeses and wines at the intersection of downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Winestore.
Located off East Franklin Street, this wine shop is bright and easy to navigate to accommodate all wine lovers.
Chatham County
FireClay Cellars
Named for the red soil in Chatham County, the vineyard and winery in Siler City grows its own grapes and produces award-winning wines on a sunny hillside. Its unique offerings include a chambourcin, a chardonel and a traminette.
Galloway’s Wine & Beer Bar
This cozy spot in Fearrington Village combines the atmosphere of a wine shop with the energy of a lively bar where customers can enjoy a curated selection of distinctive wines and local beers on tap, complemented by an array of small plates.
Vino!! Wine Shop
This family-owned shop features a selection of wines from all over the globe as well as snacks, beer and cigars. Vino!! also hosts popular wine tastings and curated dinners both in-shop and at local restaurants.
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