Wine Shop in Maine • Everyday to Special Occasion

Bow Street Beverage is simply Maine’s best wine shop — not because we say so, but because we have a certified sommelier on staff who actually curates the wall rather than just filling it. Just ask our customers. Our wine selection spans Old World and New, everyday drinking and special occasions, conventional and natural, all at prices that don’t require a special occasion to justify.

A wall worth exploring.

Our Portland store carries a broad, carefully chosen wine selection. Burgundy and Bordeaux if you want the classics. Grower Champagne if you’re paying attention. Crisp whites from the Loire, Galicia, and Alto Adige. Structured reds from Italy, Spain, and Argentina. And a growing natural wine section for customers who want minimal intervention and maximum character.

If you’re not sure where to start, that’s fine — just tell us what you liked last time, what you’re eating, or what you’re willing to spend, and we’ll find something.

Value is not a dirty word.

Some of the best bottles on our shelves are under $20. We’d rather help you find a wine that punches above its price than sell you a label. Our sommelier actively looks for overperforming bottles from lesser-known regions — the kinds of finds that make wine fun.

Natural, organic, and biodynamic.

If you’re looking for wines made with minimal intervention, organic farming, or biodynamic practices, ask us. It’s a growing part of our selection and something we follow closely.

Maine wine.

Yes, Maine makes wine. And some of it is genuinely good. We carry selections from Maine’s best producers — check out our full Maine-made page for the rundown.