Best Wine Shops in Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s wine culture blends coastal dining, Southern hospitality, and boutique retailers. This directory lists 20 wine shops across Riverside, San Marco, Jacksonville Beach and San Pablo—perfect for tastings, local Muscadine finds, and global bottles.

20 venues 4.6 avg Fine Wine

Cork Thyme at All Spiced Up

5.0 (93)

3543 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA

Bernie's Wine Stop

5.0 (91)

1080 Edgewood Ave S #8, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA

Boudreau Wine & Company

5.0 (22)

1636 Hendricks Ave Unit B, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

Jax smoke shop Beer & wine

5.0 (12)

136 E Union St STE 3, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

Shores Fine Wine and Spirits at San Pablo

4.9 (159)

14376 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32250, USA

Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant in Riverside

4.7 (542)

1251 King St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA

Total Wine & More

4.6 (3,773)

4413 Town Center Pkwy Ste 300, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

The Grape & Grain Exchange

4.6 (916)

2000 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

4.6 (452)

4838 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

Shores Liquor & Bar at Avondale

4.6 (396)

3644 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA

Wild Whiskey Arlington/University N

4.6 (161)

1703 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211, USA

Winn-Dixie Liquor

4.6 (144)

4472 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

4.5 (1,137)

1143 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA

Shores Liquor at McDuff Ave S

4.5 (102)

721 McDuff Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA

Prudential Club: Garden, Lounge & Liquors

4.5 (26)

1430 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

4.4 (779)

2621 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211, USA

8th Street Liquor

4.4 (411)

203 E 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32206, USA

Sour apple

4.4 (67)

1215 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville, FL 32208, USA

Twisted Martini Liquor

4.3 (158)

3006 Post St #6032, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA

Total Wine & More

4.3 (43)

13275 City Square Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218, USA

Wine Culture in Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s wine culture is shaped by its coastline, seafood cuisine and neighborhood-focused hospitality. Locals pair chilled Albariño or Sauvignon Blanc with shrimp and grouper, reach for chilled Riesling with spicy Southern fare, and celebrate regional Muscadine and Blanc du Bois wines from nearby North Florida producers. While Florida is better known for warm-climate hybrids, area shops also stock robust California Cabernet, Oregon Pinot Noir and bold South American Malbecs for everyday drinking.

The city’s scene is informal and social: boutique tastings in Riverside and San Marco mingle with larger retailers like Total Wine & More. Shops such as Bernie's Wine Stop, Boudreau Wine & Company and The Grape & Grain Exchange host neighborhood tastings or curated lists, while Shores Fine Wine and Spirits at San Pablo and Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant combine retail with food-focused pairing advice. Expect staff recommendations that reflect Jacksonville’s outdoor lifestyle—wines to enjoy on patios, at beach tailgates or at riverside dinners.

Where to buy wine in Jacksonville

Neighborhoods shape where locals shop. Riverside and Avondale offer boutique experiences—Cork Thyme at All Spiced Up and Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant provide curated bottles and pairing suggestions with locally sourced fare. San Marco and San Pablo host well-curated independent stores like Shores Fine Wine and Spirits at San Pablo and Boudreau Wine & Company, ideal for gifts and special-occasion bottles. For broad selections and hard-to-find labels, head to Total Wine & More near the beaches or The Grape & Grain Exchange downtown.

Jacksonville Beach and the Neptune Beach areas carry coastal-friendly selections—crisp whites, rosés and sparkling wines. Smaller neighborhood spots, including Bernie's Wine Stop and Jax Smoke Shop Beer & Wine, are great for quick pickups and local recommendations. Many shops sell Florida-grown wines (e.g., Blanc du Bois, Muscadine) from nearby vineyards in St. Augustine and the First Coast, giving residents and visitors a taste of regional viticulture alongside international favorites.

What to Look For

A good Jacksonville wine shop balances selection, local knowledge and climate-savvy service. In Florida’s heat, proper storage is critical—look for shops with cool-cellar areas or refrigerated displays for whites and sparkling wines. Staff who can recommend food pairings for coastal cuisine—shellfish, smoked fish and Southern barbecue—are especially valuable. Seek retailers that stock both warm-climate Florida varieties (Muscadine, Blanc du Bois) and classic international grapes like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.

Additional indicators of quality: tasting events or pairing nights (many boutiques run weekend tastings), a rotating list of small-producer bottles, and clear provenance labeling. Stores such as Bernie's Wine Stop and Boudreau Wine & Company often highlight curated lists and host events; larger stores like Total Wine provide breadth and competitive pricing. Finally, consider proximity—shops in Riverside, San Marco and San Pablo are convenient for city explorers, while beach-area shops suit visitors planning a coastal picnic or sunset glass.

When do wine shops in Jacksonville open and close?

20 of the 20 wine shops listed in Jacksonville publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 9 am and closes at 10 pm on a typical trading day.

Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 16 venues in Jacksonville (80% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 17 on Monday. 16 open seven days a week.

13 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Shores Liquor & Bar at Avondale closes latest, at 2 am.

At the other end of the day, 8th Street Liquor opens earliest, at 8 am.

These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.

What the ratings in Jacksonville actually say

The 20 rated wine shops in Jacksonville carry 9,484 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.63 out of 5 and the median is 4.6, and 15 venues hold 4.5 or better — 75% of the list.

Cork Thyme at All Spiced Up carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 5.0 from 93 reviews. Total Wine & More is the most reviewed address in Jacksonville, at 3,773.

A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.

How much do wine shops in Jacksonville cost?

Price level is published for 4 of the 20 wine shops in Jacksonville, and it splits as follows: 1 budget (25%), 3 moderate (75%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.

The specialisations that recur most often in Jacksonville are Fine Wine (4), Tasting Events (3). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.

Jacksonville compared with the rest of United States

Jacksonville accounts for 20 of the 262 wine shops we list across United States, spread over 15 cities.

Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 80% of venues in Jacksonville open on Sunday against 68% nationally, 12 points higher.

Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.

Jacksonville compared with every wine shop we list in United States, March 2026.
MeasureJacksonvilleUnited States
Venues listed20262
Mean rating4.634.51
Open on Sunday80%68%
Median closing time10 pm9 pm

Where to look next from Jacksonville

Other wine venues in Jacksonville: 14 wine bars, 15 wine restaurants, 5 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.

The nearest larger listings in United States are Charlotte (20), Columbus (20), Fort Worth (20), San Jose (20), Dallas (20). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.

Bottom line

Jacksonville has 20 wine shops on this list, averaging 4.63 out of 5 across 9,484 reviews. The median address opens at 9 am and closes at 10 pm; 16 of the 20 with published hours open on Sunday.

If you only have time for one stop, Cork Thyme at All Spiced Up is the highest-rated address with a real review base (5.0 from 93).

Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.

Buying wine in United States: age, tax and trading rules

The purchase age is 21 in every US state, the highest in this directory. It is not federal law directly: the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 withholds federal highway funding from states that set it lower, and every state complied.

Federal excise duty on still wine at or below 16% ABV is $1.07 per wine gallon under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's schedule — about $0.21 on a 750 ml bottle — with a credit for smaller producers. State and local taxes sit on top and vary widely, which is why the same bottle carries different shelf prices across state lines.

The structural difference is the three-tier system left by Prohibition's repeal: producers sell to wholesalers, wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to you, with the tiers legally separated in most states. Seventeen control states go further and act as the wholesaler themselves. It is why a wine that is easy to find in one state is unavailable in the next, regardless of demand.

Sunday sales, grocery-store wine and shipping rules are all set at state and sometimes county level. Check the state before assuming a shop will be open, and never assume a rule from one state applies in another.

Sources: TTB — Tax rates for wine (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) · National Minimum Drinking Age Act, 23 U.S.C. §158

Local Tips

01

Visit Riverside for boutique expertise

Plan a stop in Riverside for curated selections and tasting events—Riverside Liquors & The Restaurant and smaller shops in the neighborhood pair bottles with local dining suggestions.

02

Buy Florida varieties to taste the region

Ask for Muscadine, Blanc du Bois or Scuppernong from North Florida producers to experience local grape varieties that pair nicely with Gulf and Atlantic seafood.

03

Watch the heat—ask for chilled storage

Jacksonville’s heat can stress wine in transit. Request that shops hold fragile whites or sparkling bottles in a refrigerated area until you’re ready to leave.

04

Use Total Wine for breadth, boutiques for discovery

Head to Total Wine & More for deep inventories and competitive pricing; visit Bernie's Wine Stop, Boudreau Wine & Company or The Grape & Grain Exchange for rare finds and personalized recommendations.

FAQ

Jacksonville features 20 wine shops in this curated directory, spanning neighborhoods like Riverside, San Marco, San Pablo, Jacksonville Beach and downtown, from small boutiques to large-format retailers such as Total Wine & More.

Yes. Many shops in Jacksonville carry Florida and First Coast wines—look for Muscadine, Scuppernong and Blanc du Bois labels from nearby producers (including St. Augustine-area wineries). These warm-climate varieties pair well with local seafood and Southern dishes.

Riverside and San Marco are known for boutique wine shopping and curated tastings. Avondale and Ortega offer smaller specialty shops, while San Pablo boasts accessible neighborhood stores like Shores Fine Wine and Spirits for both everyday and special-occasion selections.

Many independent shops host regular or monthly tastings and pairing nights—Riverside boutiques and stores like Boudreau Wine & Company and The Grape & Grain Exchange frequently run events. Check individual shop listings or social pages for tasting schedules and ticket info.

For large-format bottles and a very wide selection, Total Wine & More is the go-to in Jacksonville. Boutique stores such as Bernie's Wine Stop and The Grape & Grain Exchange can source special bottles, small-production imports, and uncommon vintages on request.

Heat can affect wine, so keep purchases out of direct sun and, if you’ll be in the car, place bottles in the trunk or a shaded cooler. Many shops will offer insulated bags or chilled pickups—ask staff about holding a purchase until you’re ready to leave.

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