Tim’s Wine Market

I called to get a birthday present for my sister picked out and delivered the same day. I live in another state and needed help. EXCELLENT service from a very knowledgeable clerk. No delivery charge! These guys are absolutely wonderful and their prices were fair. Highly recommend!!!

Tim’s Wine Market — With multiple stores in Central Florida — Orange Avenue, Sanford, Windemere, St. Augustine, & Ponte Vedra — Tim’s Wine Market is an independent wine merchant with a selection that can be easily considered best, both in terms of absolute quality and bang for the buck be it a $ 8 or $ 80 bottle.
I may be over simplifying, when I bestow the placard of being the most knowledgeable wine expert in Florida. Tim constantly inspires through his passionate reflections on wines and vignerons. Eager to share and spread the gospel of wine, Tim demystifies wine intricately with his monthly wine classes for people of all levels of wine knowledge.

An excellent place to shop for wine and wine accessories. The owner Tim is incredibly knowledgeable about all wines and very friendly. The rest of the staff are well educated on wines and very friendly.
They have tastings often and I encourage you to join their email list for days and times.
I highly recommend a visit!

An outstanding staff that knows their craft. Tim literally travels the world to find the best of the best and passes his knowledge on to those that work there with him. No matter what your budget is there is something there that will exceed your expectations. We went to one of his tastings today that featured an outstanding sausage sandwich with potato salad paired with SiX different ciders and of course bought a few bottles of the delicious things. This was just one of the many events that he puts on monthly. There are also the wine clubs. I’m a member of the New World Red club but there are several others. Not only do you get 2 bottles chosen and reviewed with a recipe to pair with them every month but you also get discounts on purchases. Who doesn’t like a discount? Do this, just walk in and ask them to suggest a wine to pair with a dish that you want to make or tell them what you like in a good drinking wine and see if they don’t just put you in contact with the most perfect wine. if you really like great food and wine you need to stop by this place on a fairly regular basis. Oh, and don’t be shy if you are new to wine. These guys are not pretentious or wine snobs at all. They love sharing what they know and will take the time to explain everything in easy to understand terms. Trust me, i love wine but know very little about the field and they always make me feel comfortable asking any questions or for advice. They really do seem to enjoy doing what they do and want to share with as many folk as they can.

I called all over town looking for a handmade wine glass of enormous proportions. The girl in the gift shop at Cooper’s Hawk suggested I call Tim’s.
When I called, the manager Michael answered the phone and I explained my situation. He took the time to let me know what he had and it was EXACTLY what I had been searching for. I asked him to put my name on it and set it aside and that I was on my way.
I looked them up on my navigator and headed out the door. Well unfortunately my navigator was a tad bit off and took me about a mile up the road from where they were. I called Tim and he told me where to go and I had no problem finding their shop. I was really taken back by the selection of wine they had. I took a quick scan of their shelves and saw a lot of wines I recognized. Better yet, the pieces were reasonable given the selection they offer.
If you are looking for a bargain wine, they are not the shop for you but if you are looking for a good selection of quality wines to choose from, I am sure you will not be disappointed.
Michael was kind enough to put up this glass for me since it is a gift for my darling wife. She has never let me stop hearing about the «Olivia Pope» wine glass. Well I decided to find that special glass just for her and after 30 calls, a young lady in the gift shop at Cooper’s Hawk suggested Tim’s. Well you can bet I will be stopping by and thanking her personally after this. It is nice to see businesses work together simply to help a customer in need.

What a great place to shop for wine. Great service and great prices. The staff is very attentive and knowledge. Love the options for the wine clubs. They are always sampling something and we usually end up buying what we sample. Looking forward to attending one of their classes.

I love Tim’s Wine Market. Tim and the others who work there are very knowledgeable about the wines they sell and are happy to give you advice — whether you are a wine expert or a novice. Tim’s has a wide selection of wines (at a wide range of prices) that you won’t find in the grocery store.
I’ve also been a member of their Wine Explorer Club in the past which is really neat — you get several wines a month along with complimentary recipes. They also sample wine on certain days which is a nice way to try new wines. I definitely recommend this place to everyone!

We came here for the Elements of Wine class. It was incredible! The atmosphere was very fun and casual, while still being very informative. The staff is not only very knowledgeable, but they also communicate the different flavor profiles found in wine very effectively. We will definitely be back for another class!

Does Tim’s Really need another 5 Star review? Probably not, but I’ve Loved this Business since they first opened. The first time I ventured in here Tim Greeted me and Told me he’d be happy to assist whenever I wanted. Thinking I knew all I needed to know about wines, I asked for a Specific bottle that I’d seen in a Gourmet, Magazine and had tasted before. He told me he didn’t carry it, told me where I could buy it for a reasonable price, then asked me if like to try a bottle of something similar, but MUCH more reasonable. I’m never known to purposely waste my money, so I bit and bought a bottle, and a few more that he told me about that interested me. I opened that bottle a couple of days later and WOW, it was an epiphany! I’m used to «salesmen» trying to «upsell», but this wine was as good as the much more expensive bottle I had wanted. Anyway, over the years I’ve continued to rely on Tim and his staff to guide and teach me what I prefer to know about wine, how to drink GREAT wines on a low to moderate budget. If you’re interested in knowing more, any of the staff can educate you at most any level. For parties, buying by the case gets you a discount as well as by joining one of the «clubs» where you get different bottles each month. They regularly open new bottles for customers to sample, a VERY NICE Practice that helps when you’re trying to pick that Perfect Bottle! Located in the Wonderful «SWANSON’S IVANHOE ROW» across from Lake Ivanhoe.

This is my favorite place to shop for wine! I have been in here a handful of times and have always had a great experience. The staff always have time to walk around and answer your questions and they know their selection inside and out. They offer a wide variety in both type and price and have the store organized very efficiently. They have always had a few open bottles for sampling and it is nice to be able to drink and browse. Tim’s also offers three different memberships and I recently joined the New World Red club. This gives you two bottles of hand picked red wine per month as well as a letter explaining the history and nuances of the wine. Other perks include discounts on purchasing additional bottles and cases. If you do want to try a membership you must purchase a minimm of three months and can choose to renew after that. I do wish they were open on Sundays or a little later then 5 on Saturdays though! Parking for any establishment in this area is a little tricky, try for a street spot or one of the small lots between builidngs.

We were going for a walk and happened upon this place. They were having a tasting, which they have every Friday and Saturday, and invited us in. They really know their wine, but they aren’t snooty at all. We had fun and left with two bottles we then had to carry home.

Randomly went there about a year ago in December. Literally went in to grab a bottle for my parents and whoever served us was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was curious to see if they carried a Lebanese white blend from Ksara, and despite not having it, the salesperson told me exactly where to find it. I love people who think service before profit. What a gem. Thanks to him, I bought a very nice Willamette Valley Pinot noir for my parents and got my long-​sought after Lebanese wine. And as an additional plus, per his suggestion, I found an amazing international market. Great staff, good prices and excellent products.

I was invited to a special event at Tim’s so I really cant give a ‘normal’ review as if I just walked in looking for wine… but I did want to say that i had a fun time that night with many of my friends and that the staff working with us all was amazing!
I did take the time to look around and found about 50 wines I want! I over heard the man pouring the tastes of wine for our group giving info about each wine and suggestions on what we might like. I was so inspired that I did end up buying a bottle… which we drank with in 15 min… oh well… it was good!
I will have to go back and spend more time there trying out some new wines and enjoying the info the staff can share with me. Enjoy!

I went to Tim’s Wine to buy wine for my wedding. I called ahead and spoke to Tim, the owner. He is a wealth of knowledge and had so many helpful hints when it comes to buying large quantities of wine.
When I went to the store (Orlando), I was greeted immediately and had exceptional service. I do not know a lot about wine, so I was a little intimidated about choosing wine for 100+ people. Steve made me feel comfortable and walked me through it all. He was able to suggest the amount I would need, red vs. white ratio, and had some fantastic suggestions at reasonable price points… extremely important for a bride on a budget! I am not generally a fan of red wine and I LOVE the one he suggested for my wedding guests! I was able to taste it in the store and felt confident with my purchase before I left.
I would definitely recommend Tim’s Wine to anyone! Fantastic employees to truly know their craft and enjoy what they do!

Still my go-​to place for great wine, at any price point. I love finding new, quality wines from wineries I wouldn’t normally have exposure to. Now that Tim’s has several locations, he has access (buying power) to some wines that otherwise would be limited to the wineries wine clubs. Wine classes are always informative and special events (tastings, wine dinners) are a treat! Get on their email list to get in the know.
If you are in the mood for a splurg or looking for an amazing gift for a wine friend, the Reserve Club (quarterly) has amazing selections and then gives you a great solid case discount on any wine purchases. I’ve also enjoyed the wine of the month and the New World red club– if you are a fan of reds, the latter is your club. If you like red and white, the explorers (WOM) club is a better option. Nice exposure to many different varietals and regions.
Love the staff, who is always fun and informative. If you have a particular type of wine that you like, let them know and they show you many like wines so that you have many options of new wines to try. No pretension, just good wine.

We went to Tim’s Wine Market on Orange for a networking and tasting event. Parking was awful, and I almost just gave up. SO very glad I did not!
Wonderful wines, and amazing customer service. At the end of the evening, Steve helped me choose a great «birthday wine» to celebrate my birthday (although, as others have noted, he steered me toward several moderately priced choices until I helped him understand that birthdays are for $$$$ wine!).
Great service, unpretentious, extremely knowledgable– and nice, nice, nice!

As we entered Tim’s last Friday night, a woman inside was chasing her companion and trying to stab him with a pair of chopsticks. She seemed very proud and infinitely amused by this fact as she paused to show us her chopsticks.
We laughed as she went back to drinking and chatting with her friends as we began browsing.
An employee (who I would later judge to be at least a manager) came up to us with a glass of wine in his hand explaining that he and his friends were a little drunk. Hey, it’s Friday night in a wine shop — I’d be surprised if they weren’t. He asked if we needed any help picking out a wine — and what our preferences were.
As my wife explained her tastes I expected him to start pushing us towards the more expensive wines on the shelf. To my surprise, he honed in on the moderately priced bottles and apologized that they didn’t carry cheaper ones from the region my wife generally prefers. He also explained why certain styles of wines were becoming rarer from certain regions and was able to describe in great detail each bottle he brought to our attention. Even buzzed, this guy knew his wines inside and out.
After selecting her bottle, they used their giant chiller to get the bottle nice and cold so she could take it to a party all ready to drink.
Being a new customer, they took my wife’s information and stored it so that her purchases could be tracked since everyone inevitably forgets which bottle’s they’ve already tried. Also, as a new customer, she was given a special discount knocking off a couple of bucks from the price.
Tim’s may not have the selection of the chains, but with service like theirs, they don’t have to.

I’ve been a fan for quite some time. I’m not an expensive wine buyer but I am treated like one every time I go in to Tim’s Wine Market. Tim, Steve, Jason, they all make me feel like my $ 10 bottle is a $ 100 one. One day when I grow up, I will only shop there!
I highly recommend the Orange Avenue shop and feel guilty when I buy my wine from Publix. I will not go into the big box store because no one cares if I do on not there. Tim’s is my favorite wine store, bar none.

Last week LivingSocial had a deal where you paid $ 12 for $ 25 at Tim’s Wine Market. I purchased two — one at the Orange Ave. store and the other at the Windermere store.
My experience at the Windermere store was wonderful My experience at the Orange Ave. store, not so good.
I had been to the Windermere store the day before. They had a great sale on everything from inexpensive wines to my favorite, Silver Oak ($ 100 for $ 75), so I expected the same at this store. I had also seen lots of gift baskets in Windermere and expected the same at this store.
Unfortunately, the Orange Ave. store had neither. I was looking for a gift and really wanted a gift basket, so I was disappointed as soon as I saw they didn’t have any. However, since I was already there, I thought I’d go ahead and buy a couple of bottles of wine.
I was completely ignored when I walked through the door. No ‘hello’, no offer for a glass of wine, nothing. This has happened to me every time I have gone to this store. Apparently, I don’t have the right ‘look’ for someone who will actually purchase wine. I overhead one of the guys helping another customer so I ended up purchasing the wine he recommended to her.
I might give this store one more try or I might just stick with the one in Windermere and Total Wine.

Not quite a wine cellar, but almost that type of store which is very fitting considering they sell wine and only wine. The lighting and simple floor pattern were warm characteristics of the shop overall and inviting as I examined their extensive wine collection. I enjoy a glass of vino every now and again, but am not a professional wine taster or buyer. I was thoroughly impressed with what I saw though.
The wines were efficiently separated in rows by color and genre. Small tags displayed the price along with the year in case you couldn’t read it on the bottle. Both rooms were filled with varying brands and levels of wine. I saw some pretty pricey bottles along with more everyday ones. I did notice a shelf entirely devoted to Champagne and sparkling wines. They even had a $ 199 bottle of the infamous brand Cristal.
They sell Tim’s Wine Market T-​shirts for $ 14.95 along with glasses if you don’t have a set of your own. They also have a wine/​chill well that swirls about so you can chill your bottle before leaving. The associate told me that it’s always kept at 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you have a friend who loves a good bottle you might want to sign them up for the Wine of the Month Club. You can pick up each month’s flyer at the store and read all about their selections. They offer neat facts and feature recipes that pair well with their wines. Very clever!