This place is truly a diamond in the rough. When you walk inside the store, you feel like you've been transported to a high end shopping center. I was originally sceptical about the prices, thinking I would pay more to buy from a small store, but I've done head-to-head comparisons with one of the discount big box liquor/wine stores and McKinney Wine Merchant came out on top in each instance. Andy Doyle, the proprietor, is incredibly well versed and won't steer you wrong. Their monthly or every other month wine clubs offer a fun way to try new selections, while getting an education on different wine types you might not...
Read moreLots of praise for this wonderful store and owner Andy Doyle and his expertise. Great selection of real quality wine and liquor. Will provide wonderful advice that expands your knowledge and tastes. Will find the hard to find and get it in. Staff is smart and helpful and will follow up. Highly recommend and very reasonable prices. They were the best wine merchant in McKinney for years before hard liquor was approved. Now they are the best liquor store too. Worth the drive if you don't live here. Saves a drive if you...
Read moreExcellent. We drive almost an hour to go here on special occasion. Recommended by a co-worker with a sizable wine collection. Their selection isn't vast, but it's curated, and extremely varied in region and price. We bought a bottle for my brother, who likes Spanish wines, and it turned out to be a bottle he drank on his honeymoon with the owner of the vineyard. That's the quality of selection you're getting. And each time we go, something great is on sale...
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