Best Wine Stores In Detroit
Looking to buy a bottle of wine to go with your dinner? Or perhaps to give as a hostess gift? Look no further. Check this list for the best Detroit and Metro-area wine shops. These wine spots were noted for their exceptional selection and knowledgeable staff.
Cost Plus Wine
2448 Market St.
Detroit, MI 48218
(313) 259-3845
Cost Plus Wine Website
Cost Plus is located in Detroit's Eastern Market and is known for its varied selection and great customer service. If you don't know the name of a wine you are looking for, the staff can most likely help and can also suggest similar wines. Although the shop's focus is on wine, it does have a beer collection as well. The prices are very reasonable too. If you're sticking to a budget, the staff can help you find a bottle perfect for you and your wallet.
Motor City Wine
1949 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 483-7283
www.motorcitywine.com
Motor City Wine calls itself a "half wine bar, half wine shop, known for blending wine, music and art." The wine store offers monthly wine tastings too. The owners, David Armin-Parcells and Mark Szymanski, buy organic or sustainably produced wines, and lean towards "small, family-owned vineyards" that offer great value for a great product. You can also drink the wine you buy in the shop for an uncorking fee of $8. Cheese plates, including meats and olives, are also available for purchase a la carte.
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Ml Spirits
33644 Woodward Ave.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 723-4455
www.mlspirits.com
This shop specializes in hard-to-find brands, including wine, beer, cigars and liquor. It's one of the last independently owned wine/liquor stores in the Birmingham area, and it has a huge selection of alcohol. The staff is very friendly and will even help you carry your items to your car if you need help with them. Ml also carries a vast selection of Michigan-brewed beers and wines, and its "wine enthusiast" Jose can help you choose a wine that will fit your tastes and budget.
D.vine Fine Wines
17386 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 432-3800
www.dvinefinewines.com
D.vine is a wine-tasting bar that also offers its products for sale. Formerly known as Wine Styles, it's located in a small strip mall off of Haggerty, between 6 and 7 Mile Roads. It offers a wine club and parties on the first Friday of every month, as well as wine tastings every Thursday, which includes cheese and crackers. Advance reservations are required for these tastings. Don't forget to also join the d.vine club to get rewards and discounts on wine, too.
Cloverleaf Fine Wine and Craft Beer
711 S. Main St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 357-0400
www.cloverleafwine.com
Cloverleaf Fine Wine and Craft Beer can be found in the "basement" area of Pizzeria Biga, on Main Street in Royal Oak, and street parking as well as meters are nearby. Cloverleaf offers wine tastings on Saturdays and a huge selection of wine, as well as craft beers. Its wine selection is comprised of wines from all over the world and includes hard-to-find varieties. Be sure to join its loyalty program while visiting in-store and earn five-percent off your first purchase.
Liz Parker is a freelance writer and a University of Michigan graduate with a degree in Creative Writing and Literature. Her work can be found at Examiner.com and yesnofilms.com.
