Brookline Fine Wine & Gourmet

Recently needed to grab wine + a corkscrew for a party in Brookline. It was late. They were open. Great selection. Thanks, guys!

Good news, this place is under new management and ownership. They seem to have really cleaned out and are stocking some amazing wines and craft beers. I stopped by the other day and the new manager was very welcocoming and knowledgeble. I’ll certainly be back soon.

This shop has become the friendliest locale in Brookline Village, with good selection and a well organized, artistic presentation. However, this is only because Chris Vee, who has worked there for 5 years, puts all of his charm and warmth to good use, helping each and every customer have the best shopping experience possible. If there is an item he is out of, he tries as hard as possible to get it in stock, but has to put up with a clueless owner who won’t keep desired items available. Now I hear that Chris will be no longer working there as of next week, April 28. Apparently his bosses don’t understand his value; many customers even assume Chris owns the place. Please let them know if you agree with me that this treatment of him is outrageous and counter productive. And boycott what used to be the best and only place for a great and uniquely friendly experience shopping for some choice wine and beer in Brookline.

We were just walking around Brookline Village tonight and saw this place for the first time. The owner? working tonight was super friendly and was happy to chat with us. He even let us sample some amazing chocolate! The store is very cozy and welcoming. We live just up the street so we’ll definitely be back. Great service will always make me a regular!

Nice wine selection and eclectic beer selection if you are looking for local craft brews. It is a clean, spacious shop… also handy for some compliments to any wine you’re purchasing; however, don’t go here expecting good customer service. My friend and I went to this shop today to buy a bottle of wine. The man at the counter at first seemed friendly, asking for both of our IDs (MA state law); however, when my friend realized she did not have hers and told the man nicely (she was not familiar with this law), he flipped out on her and very rudely told her it was state law, grabbed the bottle off the counter, and aggressively told us he could not sell us the wine. Totally understood, buddy — it’s the law, you don’t want to get in trouble, but do you have to be a complete PR*CK? Do you have to be an @$$? I don’t think so. Hopefully the next time a customer walks into this shop, this man won’t be working (glasses, kind of bald, heavier set). I guess Brookline really is the 3^rd snobbiest city?

I’m going to give this place one star because the actual store was clean and their selection was good. They even had some craft beers that I don’t usually see in stores.
However, the customer service was horrible. I don’t say that often (look at how many one star reviews I’ve ever given — none until now). I work in Brookline Village and have passed this shop 1,000 times. It’s a coworker’s birthday tomorrow so my boss wanted to go buy her a bottle of wine — I went along for the walk. Boss picks a bottle and goes to the register to pay. I’ve been near the front of the store looking at my phone and the main display the whole time.
The guy at the register asks us both for ID. I mention that I’m not buying it, I’m just along, and didn’t bring ID or a purse for that matter (it is a block from the office). Guy slams the bottle on the counter and says (read: yells) that under Mass law, we entered the store together so he can’t sell if we don’t both show ID. As we leave, he says «so sorry!», which is another shout.
I’ve never had to show my ID when with friends who are buying wine before. I do not look under 21. But regardless — if this is a law I didn’t know about, that’s fine — there was no need to yell at us or be so rude. We could have easily ran back to the office and come back.
Now you can be sure I will never go there again.

Nice folks who run the place. Actually it’s the best part at going in. You can tell they want to really run a good business that caters to the community. Only problem is that it just doesn’t cut the mustard. A few good craft beers but nothing like my home base Foleys. Wine selection is decent but nothing special. I would like to see this place be more like the Wine and Cheese Cask on Washington Street on the Somerville/​Cambridge line… minus the cheese as they need to pace themselves. I’ll stop by here for a beer or two every once in a while but it’s not a place I’ll be a regular at for now.

Best liquor store I have ever been in Boston. The shop owner is very knowledgable about wines and gave me good recommendation.

Friendly people and great selection of wine & beer (especially craft). I love to stop in and pick out a few local craft beers to bring with me when I visit friends & family. The owners always help me out in making a great selection. I’ve also bought quite a few bottles of wine here– easy to find a delicious bottle for ~$ 8. I’ve also grabbed a couple of the gourmet foods and all have been tasty. I love supporting this local joint.

Just a fantastic beer selection. They have several large coolers with a bunch of craft brews that are difficult to find elsewhere in the area. I can walk in and always find multiple beers I’ve never even seen, let alone tried before. The selection extends to several shelves selling larger bottles of beer, as opposed to 4-​, 6-​, or 12-​packs. The beer isn’t cheap, but it’s always quality.
Also, they have a walk-​in cooler if you’re looking for a case of something cheap.
The staff are ridiculously friendly. They always offer to help you select something good, and always make an effort to make conversation with you’re paying. One thing to note though, they ALWAYS I.D. Make sure you bring yours. And temporary (paper) licenses will be rejected (happened to me a few months ago).
Never perused the wines or food, so I can’t review anything relating to those.

My boyfriend and I refer to this store as the, «thank you for coming in» liquor store because of how friendly they are inside. They (or, he, I’m guessing the owner) was as friendly to me when I came in recently to buy a just 40 of PBR as he was when I browsed for a while looking for the perfect beer to celebrate the beginning of Spring last year.
I’m not a big wine person, but from my limited knowledge they seem to have a very good selection, especially considering how small the place is. Good cheese selection and I spotted lobster mac and cheese in the fridge the other day, and am now wondering why I didn’t grab it.
So, basically, good variety, friendly service. People also seem to be harping on its pricing. At least as far as beer goes, I didn’t find that it was more expensive at all than somewhere like Blanchards. A 6 pack of a decent beer is $ 8 – 9 most places in Boston, and here is no different. But maybe the price comment is on their wine (I have no knowledge of wine pricing).

Small shop witha very good selection. I stopped in onthe way home from work and they had a very nice Malbac selection.
A bit pricey if you shop but the peopel that work there are very nice with a great attitude.
Nice selectionof beers and great dips!

My favorite Greek wine was missing when I stopped in last weekend. Also, they’ve raised their prices about 20% on several wines. Not happy. Knocking off a star. I might be able to forgive the higher prices if they’d just get more Greek wines. Please… more Greek wines… please.

This is a great spot for purchasing beer, wine, and gourmet ingredients. They have really friendly service and beer tastings on Thursdays.
They also sell several kinds of Abita beer, which can be a tough find in Boston. I’m so glad I randomly wandered in, I will definitely be back!

Awesome shop. I wandered in with my husband after having lunch nearby and ended up chatting with the owner for about a half hour.
They carry a great selection of craft beer, one of the best that I’ve seen. They also have a nice selection of wine, and the owner was more than happy to talk to me about my tastes and help me find a bottle to match what I was looking for. Prices are decent, slightly on the higher side. I think you definitely get what you are paying for though. The advice I got for my selections was much appreciated.
I was really excited to see that you can also get olive oil and balsamic vinegar from a local source (you can buy a bottle and then bring in the bottle to be refilled for a cheaper price). And don’t forget the cheese and other snacks they have that go perfectly with the beer and cheese.
This is a great addition to the neighborhood and I’ll travel from JP to get my craft beer!

Wait a minute, there are places you can get wine in Brookline Village that don’t make you want to immediately take a shower? Sign. Me. Up.
Brookline Fine Wine & Gourmet is a wonderful new addition to the Village. It’s not always cheap, but you get what you pay for. The owner is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and can help you find exactly what you are looking for (and then some). The store is packed with fun new wines and delicious gourmet treats. My boyfriend spent 8 months in Greece and went positively gaga over the selection of Greek food and wine. Looking forward to many more wine journeys!

Such a wonderful addition to my neighborhood! Plenty of wonderful wines and beers to choose from! Everytime I go the staff is so friendly and helpful, they have beer and wine tasting which my roommates and I now regularly attend. I am anticipating purchasing every single beer in there large range of chilled beer this summer! What a great thing to pick up on the way home from work when it’s hot out.
Very great place for a gift, or just for a good bottle of wine. Stop in to support a nice small owned business in the village and leave with some great drinks!

So I may update this review pretty shortly. I just stopped in after work yesterday to check it out, apparently it just opened up Friday and is conveniently located right across the street. What’s the only cure for a bad day of work? Wine, cheese and beer of course! This place has a very classy feel to it, beautiful hardwood floors, or maybe they’re pergo? Either way, it looks nice. They have a wide variety of beer and wines with prices ranging from around $ 20 to $ 70. Although I didn’t get a look at them all because not all the wines had price labels on them yet. They are going to have wine tastings every Thursday and Friday, according to the staff who is very help full. This will make for a fantastic new happy hour :) See you soon Brookline Fine Wine… hmm …does that count as alliteration? They all end in ‘ine.’

This place opened three days ago, and I stopped in with a friend during my lunch break today. The woman (I’m guessing one of the owners) was so friendly, and she mentioned that everything this week was 10% off.
It’s a really nice looking store inside. Lots of wine, and what looks like a good wall of craft beers (Dirty Pretty Things, Duchess de Bourgogne, etc). Some cheeses and meats. She said they’d have Clear Flour bread soon.
She also mentioned they’d be having a free giant wine tasting the Thursday after Valentine’s day, with 50 bottles and snacks. I’ll be back for sure! A much needed addition to Brookline Village.

This place is exactly what Brookline Village needed! High-​end beer, wine, cheese, sausages, chocolates. .. and apparently they sell Clear Flour Bakery’s breads very soon — absolutely the best baguettes in Boston (coming from someone who has lived in Paris).
The only downside of higher-​end products is higher-​end prices. However, at least at this place you get what you pay for.