South Wedge Spirits & Wine

This place used to have a small, but well curated selection of wines and a knowledgable staff (hence the old five-​star reviews). The selection now is crap. Don’t waste your time.

I just bought a bottle labeled «gin» from here but it is actually vodka. Not sure whose fault it is but will definitely be returning it tomorrow.

I can’t believe this place has 5 stars currently. It’s the worst liquor store in Rochester and it’s the only wine store in South Wedge. Their selection is abysmal and a lot of cheap stuff is overpriced. I can never find what I’m looking for and the place is basically empty… Kind of a creepy vibe: Don’t be lured in by the free tastings.

Fantastic selection of wine and spirits; everything is very unique and you’ll find some delicious wines.

Joel is very knowledgeable and will help you pick out a great, small producer wine for a great price

Not the largest selection of booze or wines but there are options, those options span a pretty decent range of quality, price and tastes. I have stopped in here a few times and a $ 14 bottle of Whiskey here beat the pants of a $ 10 bottle over at Enrights. They try to keep themselves stocked with affordable, decent booze and wine and honestly, what more could we ask for? This past Sunday picked up 3 bottles of Champagne for Mamosa’s at a friends and it ran about $ 7 a bottle and the Mamosa’s kicked ass.

My first visit was for a wine and cheese pairing with Little Bleu Cheese Shop (across the street). First of all, I apparently had no knowledge of wine or cheese prior to this event. The presenter had extensive knowledge of the wine varietals and how a different grape or region makes an impact on the flavor. I left after the event with a greater respect for actually putting thought into a pairing. I also ended up buying a bottle at the end of the event, which was our favorite of the ones we tried.
Now to the real purpose of a wine shop — to buy wine. They have a really nice selection. The owners go out of the way to buy good wine, some you can’t find elsewhere. And, the bottles that are inexpensive still give you some bang for your buck. The thought they put into their wine is evident. Ask questions, the staff will give you everything you need and more.
So moral of the story, these peeps are awesome and their monthly wine tastings are a must-​try! Join their mailing list to get details.

Dude…
This place is tops. I didn’t realize wine could be cheap AND delicious!
The owner hand picks the selections and what’s fantastic (besides wines starting at $ 7) is that they focus on smaller producers you won’t find in bigger stores. I’ve bought wine from here at least 4 times and every time I’ve enjoyed the wine (I usually pay around $ 10 – 12 for a bottle). They don’t have tons and tons of wines but a nice selection. The customer service is excellent… they’ve always been able to help me find what I want. They also have some spirits but I haven’t meandered to that part of the store.
They frequently have free tastings, also have started joining up with local businesses for some classes: wine and cheese tasting class!
I love having this as an option in the Wedge!