Wine Authorities

Wonderful wine store and knowledgeable owners. I favor a good selection of French wines in general. Not only is their selection trialed and tested and very good-- but they also cover a broad price range. If you would enjoy buying 50 and 75+ $$ bottles you can find excellent selections but if your budget is more modest and you are looking for $15-25$ selections, you can buy with confidence as well. Have been buying from them for years.. highly recommend. Love this purveyor.

These folks seem to be very knowledgeable about wine and are always happy to recommend a bottle in your stated price range.

This was a real surprise. I've seen this place numerous times, but never stopped in. Immediately after walking in, I was welcomed and they helped me right away find some interesting wines. Thank you Chloe! She showed me the layout, the tasting area that will be coming back soon (possibly), and knew more about the wine then just what was on the table. The staff will help you find what you're looking for and seem to enjoy helping you find those wines you'll enjoy drinking. I say go in, talk to anyone on the staff (shoutout #2 for Chloe), and find a new experience sitting on the shelves.

Great little wine store in Durham. But, it's more than just a store. They provide tastings in a separate bar area and provide plenty of information to educate customers on all things wine.You may notice the beautifully painted maps along the walls which show the various wine regions in the world. These hand painted maps were created by the owner's wife so you can see for yourself exactly where each region is located and where your wine originated.There is a decent variety of cheese here as well and you can always ask for pairing recommendations. If you forget what you bought last time, you can always look it up in the store. You don't usually find this kind of personalized service in a big box wine store.In addition to wine, they also have a nice selection of sake.Finally, they are dog friendly and they keep a jar of doggie treats on the counter for their furry customers.

Wine Authorities is a great place to stop for a wine tasting, a glass with a friend or to pick up something to go. This location is much smaller than their space in Raleigh and lacks the amazing atmosphere and outdoor patio space, but they're making good with what they have. You'll find a plethora of wine, sorted by country rather than price, style or type, and you'll need a higher level of wine knowledge to make your way through the store, although each bottle does have a great description. You can cozy up to the bar in the back for a tasting or grab something from their wine bottle taps. They also have a variety of local cheese, meats, honeys, etc. for sale, your random wine store odds and ends (they also sell cocktail bitters here!) and a small but good selection of craft beer. Make sure to join their system so that you can keep tract of bottles of wine purchased.

This is a great wine store. The employees know their wines! They only buy wine from small vineyards which means you're guaranteed to get wine you may not have even heard about. They have really good deals, such as, their summer pack and their 6 for $60 packs that they ensemble offering a great way to try new wines. Each bottle comes with a description and a bit about the vineyard. Their newsletters are not only informative but also entertaining! We really appreciate this place.

Dear WA: Protocolo (tinto and blanco) which have been regulars on your 6 for 60 sell for $5.99 and $7.99 (respectively) at total wine. Feel free to look them up at their website or drive over and check it out: they are on the bottom shelf. When can I come get my 200% refund (I'd like cash, please)?btw since you seem so hurt i've raised your rating. cause i don't want to see you cry.*Note: I accidentally deleted the original post, but in summary I said I like the place and they have some rare wines but the 6 for $60 is not quite as good a deal as it seems because some of the wines are actually quite cheap (and not as good) as the very pretty flyers would indicate, and gave them 3/5 stars. You can read the owner's response below :)

After you start shopping for wine at Wine Authorities, you'll have trouble going back to randomly selecting wine from grocery stores. The staff is so friendly and helpful with recommendations from their extensive selection, even within a $10-15 price range.When you purchase a bottle, they will print the tasting notes for you, which is a really fun addition if you're bringing your wine to a dinner party. There are also wine tasting events, and a pay-by-the-ounce wine tasting dispenser on the wall in the back. You can also buy craft beers, and snacks to go with your wine, like cheese and chocolate.

Wine Authorities is a relatively new, locally owned and operated wine retailer. They have a great selection of wines with an interesting organizational system. Wines are broadly sorted by region, but they're also labeled with red, yellow, and green tags, representing monthly, weekly, or daily wines, respectively. These categories are great because I can just look for 'green' wines when I need something simple for the evening, or 'red' for a more special occasion. In the back of the store, they also have an Enomatic wine tasting system. Basically, you buy a debit card that you can add money to, then swipe it in the machine to sample any number of wines which range from about 80 cents to $3.60 per taste. It's a cool way of doing things, and while maybe less personal, it means you can have a wine tasting any time you want! In addition to wine, you can find a small selection of Italian meats, cheese, Counter Culture coffee and bread. Service is very friendly and informative, and they'll even price match anything in their inventory with other NC stores!

I live so close to Wine Authorities and drove by it so many times but never noticed them. It wasn't until Offline Premium introduced me to them! They have 2 locations- Raleigh and Durham. The entire store is filled with wines from all over the world. The best part? None of them are from big companies. Every single one of them are from local/ small businesses (You can see some of the business owners photos by the wines!). The owner/ founder of Wine Authorities has been working with a lot of the wineries for many years. They taste every new batch they purchase to ensure quality. Although they have many businesses they've been working with for a long time, they go to wine shows and events in Europe to discover new ones!I like my wine very sweet but there were so many choices that I was a bit overwhelmed. I asked the nice lady at the register to give me recommendations and I loved the wine she recommended. If you are a bit overwhelmed with all the choices, just ask for help. They are very informative and helpful! Aside from their amazing wine, they also have beer, cider, sake, hot sauce, honey, meats, and etc. You will find at least one thing you will love. On Saturdays, they have free wine tastings from 12-3pm! If you cannot make it there on time, you can always buy a bottle or two. They will give you glasses to drink in the back or outside if the weather is nice outside! You can also buy snacks or cheese to go with your wines.Also, if you are a little hungry, you can buy a bottle from Wine Authorities and head to Thai Cafe next door and they will let you drink there without extra charge!