Punt & Plume

Just what this corner needed!!! Its obvious how much thought the ownership & staff put into the design of their store and the knowledge of their products. I’ve gone in dozens of times and always have a pleasurable experience. Oh, and truth be told I don’t smoke cigars and have very little context for them but there is a huge walk-​in humidor that is also a feature of the store and worth checking out… they made great gifts this year!

This attractive wine shop tucked away just east of Southport Avenue is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Friendly owners offer an eclectic wine selection alongside a wide offering of craft beers and locally made whiskey and other fine liquors. They also offer a selection of cheeses perfect for a party tray. Dan & Matt wrapped my bourbon in a holiday gift bag ready for tonight’s party! I’ll be back.

Every single aspect about this place is seriously remarkable. From the customer service, to the affordable wine cigar beer and liquor selection, to the ambiance, and Smokey (the shop dog) this place is absolutely worth making a stop here.
I was very intrigued and impressed by the meaning of how the owners came up with the name for this neighborhood gem: Punt & Plume. The Punt is the bottom-​under portion of wine bottles that are blown upward into the bottle when blowing the glass. The Plume is the little white coloring that shows up on very fine cigars as they age and the oils raise to the top.
Pro Tip: they usually offer wine tastings from 6−8pm on Thursday evenings every night. An awesome opportunity to stop by, check out their impressive collection of goods, and meet their friendly owners.
My absolute favorite part of this boutique shop: every piece of décor, shelf, art, etc, was ALL hand crafted by one carpenter. Even the light fixtures on the ceiling are hanging from used bowling alley lanes! Very unique.
A few more tips… They have an amazing selection of charcuterie in the back cooler. Even though they specialize in fine wines, they have a fantastic selection of craft beers. I say this because they carry my two favorite beers: Allagash Curioux and Deschutes Fresh Squeezed.
All in all I would give this place more than five stars if I could! Keep up the excellent work.

We absolutely LOVE this shop!
As most of the neighborhood, we, too, have been counting the days for the big reveal and it was so worth the wait!
After watching the Cubs smoke the Cards at a local restaurant/​bar, we stopped in to see what was going on since the doors were open and lights were on. The owners were still pricing items but incredibly warm, friendly and truly excited about their new «baby,» Punt & Plume.
We got a tour of some of the wines, the huge walk-​in humidor and liquor selections. Other curious passers-​by stopped in as well and it was kind of an impromptu meet-​and-​greet with our neighbors. I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun buying a couple bottles of wine.
It’s only been open a couple of weeks but we’ve been in there several times and purchased a ton of wine. (Don’t judge… we’ve hosted a lot of dinners lately. I swear!) I’m excited to see the humidor all stocked up as well as the cheese/​snack selection expanded.
Does it sound like I’m gushing? Why, yes. Yes, I am! It really is that good all the way around.
Welcome to the neighborhood, Punt & Plume! Here’s to a great first year!