Windham Wines

After 5 years away from the Brattleboro area, I was very pleased to return and find that this terrific little wine store had opened.  'Little' is just meant in the endearing sense, because the stock is varied (wine is arranged by country) and thorough.  The prices are very fair - especially to this New Yorker - and the owner is friendly and knowledgeable.  While there's a selection of wine at the Co-op, and an increasingly sad and declining selection at DiscoBev, I'm very glad there's a fine and dedicated wine shop right in town.

This is where I buy all of my wine in Vermont because the owners Marty and Frank really know wine.  They have traveled to wine regions all over the world and can dish with you about Bordeaux in France or Boyden Valley Winery in Vermont.  They do great wine tastings here on Saturdays in their Wine Gallery space (which is next door to the Wine shop).  This is also a great space for an event or party.  I did a business meeting here to rave reviews.  The private/event space has great views of the river.  It's right in downtown Brattleboro.  Park on Flat Street and just walk over.  Whether you are looking for a special bottle or a value wine, you'll find both with warm and welcoming VT hospitality.

If you like wine this is the place to go. They are very knowledgeable, friendly and will remember your name. They have a small but good beer selection as well. If you are looking for good but cheap wine, they sell Tisdale for under $4. They also have a marvelous selection of more expensive wines.

Next door is the wine bar which is well designed, relaxing and upscale. They have occasional wine tasting events and it's just a generally nice place to visit.