Vines Distinctive Wine & Liquor Llc

Specialties

Vines, Distinctive Wine & Liquor, LLC is a family owned business, specializing in hand-​selected, fine wines (ranging in price from $ 5 to $ 300). We carry eclectic liquor and craft beer, as well as some of the more mainstream brands. Allow our friendly, knowledgeable staff to pick the perfect accompaniment for any special occasion, or meal.

Can’t find a bottle you’ve been looking for? Let our wine sleuths track it down for you! If it’s available for purchase in CT, we will do our best to get it!

We offer specialized bottle wrapping and custom basket making to create the perfect gift. Register with us to insure your perfect gift for your next birthday or holiday.

Join us every Friday and Saturday for complimentary wine tasting from 4 – 7 pm.

History

Established in 2006.

One day, owners, Dave and Daniela, found themselves in a very cramped package store when shopping for a bottle of wine. The store was filthy, the staff was inattentive and there was barely any room to walk down the aisles while carrying their small children in their arms. They thought, «If only there was someplace to shop that was family friendly.»

Both had been educators, (Daniela had just been returning from a family medical leave) and both had a passion for fine wine, beer and spirits. When it was time to re-​enter the working world, Daniela’s Dad, Dom, (The wonderful, Italian man who can often be found lending a hand at Vines), suggested they put their affinity for libations to use and «educate» a different student in a new subject.

The goal? Create an environment unlike that awful experience they had had many months before. Make the aisles wide enough for two baby carriages to stroll past each other. Keep it clean, tidy and organized. Employ friendly, informed people.

Meet the Business Owner

Dave and Daniela T.

Business Owner

Dave, a blend of Irish, Italian and Slovak, (amongst many other things) always had three goals: Marry an Italian Woman who could cook well (check!); Own a liquor store (check!); Win lotto … (?!)

Daniela, (all Italian), grew up making wine with her Dad and watching the three generations of women before her cook.

Both Dave and Daniela were fortunate enough to do extensive traveling in their youth … all leading to the passion they share for the wines, liquors and beer from around the world. Their enthusiasm for what they do encourages them to seek out the finest selections — both inexpensive and costly — from the far reaches of the world, to their shelves, to be shared with you.