The Wine Barn

Sadly they are closing. Picked up some great gems on their clearance. I need to check out their Winter Park store.

Best place to buy wine in Orlando. Alex knows his stuff and the food and wine tastings are legendary. His prices are the best in town and he personally tastes everything he decides to carry so if you trust him you know you aren’t getting swill.

Ok not cheap at all and not very friendly on helping their customers sorry maybe it was the pink kid behind the counter but thats no excuse. I didnt see any 5 dollar wine but maybe I couldnt find it because the staff werent helpful. i did see a lot of expensive wines their that you can find in your local Publix for half price.

The reason for visiting Wine Barn — Wine, Wine, and Wine. I will be the first person to admit that though I am extremely well versed and comfortable with the culinary world; wine is still an uncharted territory for me. Growing up in India, I was surrounded with Black Label on the rocks and the local favorite, Dark Rum. My interest for wine only piqued once I set afoot in the USA (2 decades ago).
In my kitchen, the rule is to take a first or few bites before forming an opinion about a particular dish. I extend the same sentiments for wine and beer too. Since, I am still an amateur wine drinker, I am persistently trying to educate and enhance my palate. True, I can always buy a few bottles from a liquor/​wine store and test it at my leisure. However, where’s the fun in that? This is the sole reason which brought me to The Wine Barn in the first place.
The Wine Barn comes with an impressive pedigree. So why not take advantage of the evolved palate of Andres Montaya and his team to explore my horizon about wines. Mind you, by now, I do have my personal favorite regions narrowed down — Rhone, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Rioja to name a few. What a surprise? I am daring in my cooking, so it would be safe to assume I enjoy full bodied red wines.
Andres offers numerous wine tastings on a regular basis. I personally feel it is a wonderful way to mingle, compare notes, taste, and experience wine in the company of wine lovers. Adding gourmet appetizers to the mix made exclusively by Chef Ian, makes the wine tastings at The Wine Barn, irresistible.
They hold numerous wine tastings and are pretty savvy and diligent about their subscription lists. Their newsletters continuously keep me informed of the latest in wine culture and current events at their store.
Now wine is one subject, people are obsessively passionate about and wine lovers go to extensive lengths to keep their interest in wine alive. What I appreciate most of The Wine Barn is the casual, unpretentious ambiance created by Andres. Everyone here is friendly and eager to impart their knowledge. Wine Barn has perfected the art of creating an ambiance where wine doesn’t intimidate me.
So no matter what reason brings you to Wine Barn; whether it is to further educate yourself about wines or to simply restock your wine cellar; do pay Wine Barn a visit. The Wine Barn just might become your favorite wine destination in Orlando.

Excellent place to taste, get educated & buy wine at great prices.

It keeps getting better. I just discovered that their website is e-​commerce. So when you just polished off your last bottle of [insert favorite potion here], you and your mild buzz can surf your way into another case. It’s perfect really. Buyer’s remorse? Never!

«IF IT’S NOT GREAT, WE DON’T SELL IT» is the motto. Having passed by many times but never stopping, I created a shopping cart online and headed to the Wine Barn.
Most of the their business is done online, but there’s an excellent display of their offerings in the store, with wines very-​well described and prices easily seen. Reading the bios of the owners and staff, they have an impressive pedigree. I had heard especially nice things about them when they sponsored an event at the Dellagio Plaza on Restaurant Row.
They didn’t try to upsell, which I liked. I told them that I was on a «planning for retirement budget» and that was respected. Their location is unusual, but not so much for a mostly online retailer. In fact, for us locals, they are conveniently located just minutes southwest of downtown, just off I-​4. I left the store with nine bottles of wine and it only set me back about $ 10 per bottle.
The best part lies ahead — the tasting!

The Wine Barn is THE place to shop in Orlando or online for wine. Andres and his staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Tell them what you like and your price range, and they will give you wines that fit the bill and please the palette.
Every visit is a fun and educational visit, and their wines never disappoint. You can even pick a wine right there and they will pop the cork, prepare some cheese and charcuterie and allow you to relax and enjoy the experience. It is a great place to meet up with friends.
They also host wonderful tasting events on a regular basis. Meet winemakers and sample wines from all over the world and then purchase them at discounted rates.
The Wine Barn team knows how to create a top notch 5 star experience. Check it out, Unilocalers. You will be glad you did!

I have no idea how I drove down I-​4 so many times and missed this place. When I finally stopped by I was in wine heaven! They have a great selection of wine from $ 5 to $ 150+. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Their greeter, a cute dog named Malbec, is very sweet.
The first time I went they had a couple bottles open from a tasting the night before and were happy to let us sample. When you go, make sure to get on the mailing list to hear about specials and tastings.
Definitely a welcome alternative to ABC and Total Wine.

Went in the other night about 15 minutes after the posted closing time and the owners were more than happy for me to come shop and browse — they insisted I don’t rush. This is a great sign because it shows you that some small business owners actually like what they do, and it shows.
I asked Gary (one of the mgrs) for a Red Zin recommendation, and he immediately walked over and grabbed one called 4 vines, it was 9.99 — and he described the wine in layman’s terms, which really puts you at ease. Also, this is a test I like to do at wine shops — to see what price they recommend out of the gates with no direction from me — the fact that he suggested a $ 10 wine made me trust him even more.
This is a very cool wine shop in a very random location/​building. If you’re not thrilled about driving past 33^rd street — they deliver for only $ 1 (if you spend $ 100) — check out their website (
)and fill up your cart in no time.
The only reason this doesn’t get 5 stars is because location, and I’ve only been once, I’ll definitely keep shopping here and updating accordingly.

Actually, I walked into this place not really knowing what to expect. The staff is on point. Thanks for recommending me things that I was technically afraid to try.

What a great new place for wine! I think it rivals Total Wine not in quantity but in quality of the different varietals and prices. It’s a little overwhelming at first, lots of wine in a narrow space, but once you figure out their system it gets easier. Hopefully too they’ll invest in some wine racks.
I really appreciated the wine descriptions, especially on (ahem) the cheaper bottles. After a description of the flavor, it tells you what more expensive wine is comparable. Very helpful!
The owners were really friendly and obviously passionate about wine. This one will be on my regular stops for wine in Orlando!

I went to their grand opening party and had a lot of fun (and lots of cheese and meats!) They have a great wine selection from affordable ($ 5) to very nice bottles ($ 150+) and it is organized really well. They include the wine points in the descriptions too.
They have maps of the wine producing countries on the walls and keep the tempature at a cool, pleasant rate. At the party they were offering tastes of all kinds of wine, I saw over 25 open bottles to say the least. We sampled some very expensive wines which was quite a treat. We even had a grand tuscan (or super tuscan) which my friends enjoyed. I enjoyed the tempernillo (sp?) the most. The owners were really nice and helped us find a few bottles that met our price range and pleased our palates.
It is in a weird location but if you get off I-​4 at JYP and then take 33^rd it will be almost to the end of the street in an office park. It is behind the first set of buildings at the left side of the parking lot. It is worth trying to find. I will make the trip again when I’m ready to get some more bottles.