Middlebury Fine Wine & Spirits

Bob is not only knowledgable, he’s a gentleman. A great local business owned by a local guy.

Bob has a real passion for wine and will
Always steer you towards choosing the right selection for your meal. There is a very diverse selection of beer and wine here.

This liquor store is relatively new to Middlebury, only a couple years old, but in that short time, it’s clear that it’s the best one in town.
It’s located in the Middlebury hamlet plaza next to Middlebury Pizza. The place is a clean, well-​organized, and relatively spacious place compared to other liquor stores. The selection here is strong and they have a lot of stuff you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Prices are fair here and in line with what you’d find elsewhere, though a lot of the stuff is uncommon and you probably won’t find it elsewhere.
Bob is the owner and he’s knowledgeable and helpful. He’s got such a strong knowledge of wines, it’s really impressive, but I’m more of a beer guy, and he’s certainly no slouch there. Bob has even special ordered stuff for me, which is really nice, as he goes that extra step to ensure quality service.
They do beer/​wine tastings on Friday night from 5−8pm, so this gives you a chance to try something new. The constant influx of new drinks is also a pleasure, as there’s always something new coming in that I want to try. I’ve had plenty of good beer from here, many I had never heard of but tried on Bob’s recommendation and enjoyed.
With the revising of the liquor laws in 2012, this place is now open on Sunday from 12−4pm, however more than just the convenience of Sunday sales is the ability for food to be sold. This is everything from limes to make Coronas taste less awful (it’s not a good beer at all!) to more importantly, artisan cheeses to pair with the wide variety of wines he has.
For the casual or the aficionado, MFWS has it all. You can even sign up to the mailing list so you can see what’s on deck for tastings, which is very convenient. Keep up the great work, Bob!