Brandywine Cellars

I had the great opportunity to meet Geoff and his staff on Sunday during our book club meeting at his local. His customer service and knowledge of wine were superb. Please don’t miss this great spot.

I am SO impressed with the service at Brandywine Cellars! My husband was looking for a very specific wine that we had at a restaurant in Raleigh but couldn’t seem to find the brand anywhere.
We decided to call Brandywine Cellars, where Geoff explained that he didn’t carry the wine but could possibly order it for us. He called us back within 20 minutes and said it would be ready for pickup the next day (Christmas Eve!). Geoff is knowledgable, kind, and passionate about wine. I highly recommend his store!

Geoff recently took over Brandywine and added the name Veritas in Vino. Typically the expression is wine in truth but he switched it around to reference the truth in wine and his commitment to educating people about wine. I loved that perspective and appreciated that they’re not your run-​of-​the mill wine shop.
Nikki is the event coordinator who put together an awesome UYE event on top of an event every night that week. Tuesdays and Saturdays they have free tastings and they’re always doing new things — can’t beat the variety. I think he said they had over 120 different types of wine.
The store is well-​organized and really conducive to fun events with everything from birthday parties to rehearsal dinners. They have in-​house caterers or you can bring your own. They have a lot of people head over from across the parking lot at Ted’s for an after-​dinner drink.
Overall, great atmosphere, really reasonable prices, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Check it out with friends today!

Last night I had the opportunity to check out this lovely wine shop in Durham. Conveniently located right off of 40 across from Southpoint mall you will find Brandywine Cellars. You walk in to a nicely laid out wine shop with a tasting bar right in the middle, tables inside and outside to enjoy your wine, and even a cozy couch in the back.
Brandywine has a new owner now I believe they said they took it over about 13 months ago. Geoff and the event planner Nikki were there to treat us to an evening of wine tastings, cheese, fruit, hummus veggies and some great education about some very unique and exotic wines.
You can tell that this is Geoff’s passion he lives and breathes wine and knows everything you’ve ever wanted to know about wine from every country. We had an opportunity to try some very unique wines that I’ve never even heard of before. And the best part these weren’t high priced wines they were all wines we could purchase at a great price to take home with us after the tasting.
Nikki is the girl to call if you want to plan an event, you can rent this whole place out for bridal showers, company events and more. They work with local caters, florists etc and can make your event truly special.
Make sure you check in on your Unilocal app for 10% off your purchase. They also have a frequent buyers club which is great. After you spend a certain amount of money you will receive a gift card to local businesses nearby. Check out their website for upcoming events and free wine tastings they have something going on every week.
Geoff did a great job with the layout of the store and how’s he’s placed the wines. It’s very easy to navigate and find what you are looking for. They sell over 180 bottles of wine for under $ 25. Whether you are looking to enjoy a nice evening with your girlfriends or significant other this is a great place to enjoy a drink without having to be at a bar. I highly recommend stopping by here before or after dinner if you are in the Southpoint area. Kudos Brandywine Cellars for such a terrific night! I’ll be returning soon.

Super friendly, helpful, and informative! I found the best wine from a great selection!

I’m not sure how many people realize that this awesome little gem was purchased by a new owner back in November 2013. I can’t comment on the before, but since Geoff has been the owner this place has been growing in popularity and offerings. Geoff, and his friend and event planner, Nikki, do a fabulous job of making each guest feel welcomed and attended. They are eager to please and have always recommended just the right wines for me and friends. This place is not only a wine shop but a great place to buy a bottle, kick back and hang out on site to drink it with friends. If you didn’t come there with friends chances are good that you make new friends before you leave! They offer lots of new events, plus Friday and Tuesday tastings, discounted pre-​orders, music, and you can bring food in to eat on site. I am an avid wine drinker and enjoy trying new wines here plus the prices for bottles are average/​affordable. Love this place, it has become my new weekly hang-​out spot. Maybe I’ll see you there!

Stopped in for a tasting once or twice, since it’s near my daughter’s apartment. Very friendly place, decent selection, average pricing. The tastings are always interesting selections.

Brandywine Cellars is a great place to stop in for a bottle of wine especially if you need a bit of advice on what to choose. They are knowledgeable and can lead you to the perfect wine to pair with a certain menu or just a particular palate.
They have a broad variety of wine and will have a red and a white to sample.

This is my favorite wine shop ever. They have amazing staff, free tastings each week, and a wonderful variety (at all price points). I frequent with friends and buy a bottle to drink there at their little tables. You can also bring your own cheese and crackers, which makes it even more fun.
At one tasting we attended, representatives from the vineyard were there– how cool is that?!
We love Joyce! She’s always so friendly and helpful. She remembers our preferences and is nothing at all like a stereotypical snooty wine connoisseur! Also, she’s always fine with us splitting the cost of a bottle of wine.
I hope to be a frequent visitor at Brandywine for years to come.

This is undoubtedly the best little wine shop in Durham. The selection is small but wonderfully eclectic with offerings from the USA West Coast, South America, Australia, and Europe that are sure to please the most discriminating palate. I love the Donati meritage, and it compares favorably with much more expensive wines. There are also weekly free wine tastings and occasionaly free hors d ‘ourvres, too.
This is also a place where you can purchase wine and consume it on the premises and that can lead to a very pleasant experience.

Brandywine is the best little wine shop in Durham! The store has a great vibe and Brandy & Joyce are always wonderful. They have free wine tasting’s almost every week night, so it’s perfect to pop in right after work. They also do a big free wine tasting every Saturday. The classes, work shops and special wine tastings are both fun and educational. And, I never leave without finding a new favorite wine.

I’m a huge Brandywine fan. I found it shortly after Brandy had just opened the store, and have been making regular trips ever since.
The store itself is neatly laid out, with what seems like a modest offering of wines when you first walk in because of how they’re set up (but in reality, is an amazing selection). It’s not overwhelming, and it’s cozy. To make things better, the staff is incredibly down-​to-​earth and welcoming (it’s often Brandy’s mom serving at the weekly Saturday wine tastings — with Brandy). Brandy offers great advice for a wine novice like me, as well as aficionados — which I found out when I came with my wine-​loving parents one day.
My favorite thing about the store is Brandy’s weekly email — which always outlines the myriad of tastings, wine classes, events and wine specials happening in-​store. There is always something going on, and the monthly 6-​pack/​case deals are typically great.
The store selection changes often, so you’ll never run out of things to try here!

This place is perfect for a pre or post dinner glass of wine. Even though she only has a few wines «by the glass» Brandy has always been willing to open a bottle of our choosing for us to have a glass or two. There are free tastings on Saturdays and the place is a decent size with a great selection.
Brandy is very nice and fun to be around and obviously loves what she does and enjoys the people that come into her store.
Definitely stop in when you get the chance

A very nice, warm space and what seems to be a decent selection (though I’m not a conniseur by any means!). The walls to the right and left are shelved with bottles. In the middle are glass-​top tables and chairs, if you want to uncork and have wine in the store. I came here on a Saturday for their free wine-​tasting. They had four different wines — two whites, two reds — and all were from different countries (Portugal, Sicily, Argentina, can’t remember the last) and were being offered at a 10% discount upon purchase. The ladies serving were a trip! The older woman (like Grandma old) was drunk (at 5pm!) and cracking jokes. And the younger woman wasn’t acting much more sophisticated. All of this appealed to me, since I tend to get intimidated among wine aficionados and tastings where we’re called upon to distinguish berries, and flowers, and trees on our palate and in our bouquets. I’d recommend this place for a quiet evening over wine or for their wine tastings.

Another cool wine store in Durham? Woohoo! Brandywine Cellars recently opened up in the shopping center across the street from Southpoint mall. When you walk in, it doesn’t quite feel like you’re walking into a store — the room is open in the center, with lots of tables and a tasting bar. Magical words: «tasting bar.» You can host a private function here, and it looks like it would be a really fun place for a party. In addition, they host tastings every Saturday afternoon/​evening. There’s no rule saying you can’t have happy hour on the weekends, people. On the walls, you’ll find plenty of varieties of wine, organized, if I remember correctly, by region. There seems to be something for any price range (maybe excluding the fizzy, pink, in-​a-​box price range). When I was there, I saw quite a few good things on sale. The sales change from time to time, and they have case deals as well listed on their website. It looks like there’s a lot going on here — classes, receptions, events — so I’m thinking this is going to be a popular, fun new addition to the neighborhood.