Reviews of Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar (Winery)

Kate Castonguay

This is a great place to try new cheeses. There's always samples out and there are so many new to me items that I've purchased for an at home or party cheese plate. You really can't find the selection anywhere else. I'd say the same for charcuterie selection. If you get items in their wine bar and like them you can purchase them right in the store. The wine selection is amazing and don't be intimidated thinking this is too expensive for you, which was my initial sorry, there is a very large price range. The staff is full of recommendations based on your likes/dislikes and are happy to assist. A must try. You'll become a regular.

Bethanie Abbott

Went to visit on opening weekend and while the atmosphere itself was pleasant and the decor felt very fitting for the space the service unfortunately did not match. There was no signage upon entering explaining we had to wait for a host/hostess so we awkwardly waited around for 15 minutes or so just to have a member of staff come speak to us and explain the process. We were then told there'd be a 15 minute wait and even though we saw parties leave we were still waiting to be seated. Once finally seated we did have a great experience ordering our wines and the waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable about the wines which resulted in us all ordering a glass of something very tasty. However, we also ordered a single cheese board which perceivable our waiter forgot about and then it did not arrive for probably an hour. In the meantime our waiter did apologize for the wait however it would have been nice if they remedied the mistake with a complimentary glass of wine or basket of bread while we waited. We understood it was opening weekend and that operations are a work in progress but the service seemed scrambled for a seemingly small crowd on a Saturday. Will revisit again but probably not until they get more settled in.

A Kramer

If you are visiting or living in Burlington and love wine and cheese Dedalus is not to be passed over. The staff in all corners are top notch -- approachable, professional, knowledgeable, generous, passionate, and brave. While they mostly have higher than average quality and priced wines, they offer many great value wines, particularly through the wine club. Dedalus introduced me to several $10-15 wines that are home runs in terms of value which is a great way to not feel so guilty delving into their many special occasion offerings. If you are interested in $20-40 bottles of wine this is heaven. For the upmarket customers you've come to the right place as well. Dedalus truly joins the ranks as one of the few places in the area that understand your palate and will help you break out of your loyalty to the same old labels and terroir youve been enjoying but maybe feel a little tired of. The space they have created in the old Burlington furniture store is the perfect marriage of an Italian grocery store, wine cave, and tapas bar. It's romantic but I also feel welcome enjoying some alone time.

Kelsey Brandin

Awesome hole in the wall wine bar and shop. Incredible food, amazing wine selection, and the perfect balance between upscale and casual. Ideal for business trips, date nights, or just hanging out with friends. One of the best spots in all of Burlington, easily.

Rosy Neale

Best cheese counter, best cheesemongers! Excellent snacks and specialty foods selection and great selection of affordable (and interesting!) natural wine. The wine bar offers a totally beautiful spot to have a drink; as casual or classy as your occasion requires.

Aaron G

A bit elitist.

Kate Cartwright

The best!! Dedalus is *the* place to go in northern Vermont for an always-amazing selection of bottles and wines by the glass. The vibe is cosy and friendly, and it's the perfect place to meet friends or a date. The fabulous Dedalus sommeliers have introduced me to many wines and winemakers who have become favorites! Whether you prefer classic regions like Burgundy, Champagne and Beaujolais or natural, funkier wine, Dedalus will make you happy. And did I mention the food?!? Don't miss it...the menu changes frequently and is always delicious.

BEN ADAMS

fantastic, helpful staff, great collection of wine and cheese

Kate Castonguay

This is a great place to try new cheeses. There's always samples out and there are so many new to me items that I've purchased for an at home or party cheese plate. You really can't find the selection anywhere else. I'd say the same for charcuterie selection. If you get items in their wine bar and like them you can purchase them right in the store. The wine selection is amazing and don't be intimidated thinking this is too expensive for you, which was my initial sorry, there is a very large price range. The staff is full of recommendations based on your likes/dislikes and are happy to assist. A must try. You'll become a regular.

Andrea Olson

Knowledgeable staff and wonderful wine options on the menu and to buy in the store.

Julia Nittler

I thought it was pretentious, but then I loved it. The food and wine was fantastic, and the atmosphere was spot on.

Gabriel Harwood

The always helpful staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Rebecca White

Amazing place

Jesse Gaudette

Visited for a friend's birthday recently. This was a nice change of pace from the bar scene. Not being familiar with wines I was anxious about what to order, however the servers were very helpful. More importantly, they were willing to teach rather than being pretentious. Really appreciated that. It is a fun spot to enjoy a glass of wine!

Greg Bower

Great wine, helpful staff, beautiful space.

James Araujo

Looking for a well curated wine shop with a wide (but not oveewhelming) selection of great wines? Look no further.

Brian Garland

Great selection of fine wine

tucker dimasi

HUGE selection of wines meat and cheeses as well as any accoutrement you may need for those. FREE Wine tasting every week. So I didn't get stabbed so thats nice

Marty Gleason

This review is mainly for the restaurant. We had a large party so we were able to sample many of the items, which were generally excellent - creative and well-presented. We ordered everything to share for the table and the kitchen and servers paced the arrival of items very well. The wine list had plenty of interesting choices at good to excellent prices. For a wine bar I was a bit surprised that there were not more offerings by the glass, but that's just a quibble. The wine shop and cheese/charcuterie/specialty side of the house are equally worthy of 5 stars.

Simon Tacvorian

Really cool wine bar/shop. Lots of wines, cheese and charcuterie in the shop. Dinner at the wine bar is awesome. It's expensive but delicious, and all the people taking care of you really know the menu and their wine so it's easy to get really good recommendations on what to drink. Plus if the shop closes before you're done eating they can still open up a register and you can buy a bottle if there's something you liked.

Patricia Trafton

How did Burlington get so lucky?! This spot seems like it belongs in a big city, though it comes without any of the pretentiousness one might expect from an upscale wine bar and market! Do yourself a favor and sign up for one of their Wine 101 classes if you get the chance! Every visit here feels like a cultural learning experience. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable both in the shop and bar and never steers you wrong with great recommendations, regardless of how much you do or don't know about wine. The sandwiches from the cheese counter are definitely Burlington's best lunch deal, too!

Samuel Scarpino

World-class wine shop.

Richard Babin

Wonderful selection of wine. Outstanding food. Sat at the bar. The woman who served me was knowledgeable and helpful. The associated wine store had an amazing selection. Off the center of town by a few blocks, but well worth the trip.

Wesley G. Kenney

This place is absolutely fantastic. A great mix of wines, and tasty food. The somms that work here really know their stuff. They can help you find a starting place for where to begin, to creating a great learning experience for more seasoned wine drinkers. The place is beautiful, and I would recommend to all.

David Foote

Knowledgeable staff! Excellent cheese, meats, and wines. The bar is great for their special events!

RJ Boisvert

Wonderful staff! Great job Dedalus!

Carol DelGaudio

Excellent wine store, and eatery. Check their website for interesting events. Also, excellent cheese shop

Marcus Certa

Great selection of wine. Food is amazing

Simon Tacvorian

Really cool wine bar/shop. Lots of wines, cheese and charcuterie in the shop. Dinner at the wine bar is awesome. It's expensive but delicious, and all the people taking care of you really know the menu and their wine so it's easy to get really good recommendations on what to drink. Plus if the shop closes before you're done eating they can still open up a register and you can buy a bottle if there's something you liked.

James Palmer

Wines for any budget. Great selection and helpful advice. They love to share what the know about wine and food.

natalie baris

Just simply wonderful

Jennifer Smith

Since they moved into their Pine Street location it has become the perfect spot to pick up everything for a complete spread of tasty appetizers -- any kind of cheese, cracker, charcuterie, and tins of paté and mussels. Oh, and their wine selection (and knowledge) is huge! Check out their tasting schedule and join them on the deck outside. Don't sweat the parking, there's plenty behind the buildings across the street.

Patricia Trafton

How did Burlington get so lucky?! This spot seems like it belongs in a big city, though it comes without any of the pretentiousness one might expect from an upscale wine bar and market! Do yourself a favor and sign up for one of their Wine 101 classes if you get the chance! Every visit here feels like a cultural learning experience. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable both in the shop and bar and never steers you wrong with great recommendations, regardless of how much you do or don't know about wine. The sandwiches from the cheese counter are definitely Burlington's best lunch deal, too!

Brian Lloyd-Newberry

Amazing staff with a passion for wine, cheese and charcuterie and a willingness and drive to make that accessible. Good selection and great clubs and recommendations.

Kayla Della Grotta

The oysters were delicious, the best $1 oysters in the area! If nothing else, go for these! Our server did a lovely job explaining the various wines to us in typical sommelier fashion. He was knowledgeable and initially cared for us very well. That being said, I do know that if I am going to pay $9.00-$15.00 per a glass of wine, I should get a new glass when I switch from white to red. Instead I had each new wine poured over the remaining drops of the last. Not a huge deal to me personally taste wise, but if this place is going to hold up the sophisticated facade, at least do so across the board. Now for food: My partner's oysters were forgotten while mine were brought out in a timely manner. The place began to fill with various suit and tie customers and soon, we too were forgotten about. After we had consumed six glasses of wine, the second order of oysters finally arrived and, though promised to on the house due to inconvenience, were on the bill. The bill needed to be requested and not to our server who hadn't checked on us in a full glass of wine time, but to a bus girl refilling our water. Proper closure to the meal is a key element to receiving a great review in my book, especially when there has been some sort of dissatisfying experience during the meal. I wanted so badly to love this place but the service did not match the presentation. Pro tip: never guess the size of a customer's wallet based off of physical appearance. Your dedication to the more flashy, wealthy looking customers caused your service with us to slide and your potential 30% tip to be sliced in half.

Jacques Fordy

everyone working here is super passionate about wines and cheeses, doing their best to help you find something to take home that you'll love

George Montanaro

Very knowledgeable staff and a great selection. Don't forget the charcuterie!

Eva Arnold

A good selection of wine and cheese. A bit pricey though. But, still worth visiting.

Maggie McCormick

Great retail selection with lovely aesthetic. Super-personable and knowledgeable service in the wine bar. Hanna(h) informed our selections and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Jazzie Red

The whole restaurant was closed for a private affair. This was the last night of my trip, and was supposed to be my highlight dinner. I was extremely disappointed

George Montanaro

Very knowledgeable staff and a great selection. Don't forget the charcuterie!

Crosby Jack

Beautiful atmosphere, amazingly curated selection of wines and some of the most impactful charcuterie boards I have seen using local and imported specialties!

Michael Webber

Great curated wine selection and fantastic cheeses. Looking forward to trying the cured meats.

Scot Waring

Dedalus has an amazing selection of wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. There are some high-end items here, but also moderately-priced options that are arguably as pleasing to the palate. It used to be an old furniture store and the renovations and decor have transformed the place into a great space in which to enjoy wine & cheese.

Stephanie Langlais

Great wine and food. Just be aware it's a bit pricey.

Eva Arnold

A good selection of wine and cheese. A bit pricey though. But, still worth visiting.

Rita

Wonderful selection of food and of course wine!

Maggie McCormick

Great retail selection with lovely aesthetic. Super-personable and knowledgeable service in the wine bar. Hanna(h) informed our selections and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Pete Bruhn

Great selection and very helpful staff. You're sure to find an excellent wine here.

VARSHA RACHA

Wine tasting is amazing - my friend who tasted reviewed. Food wise I would say not bad

Patricia Bloom

Hip ambience, professional & friendly staff, delicious small plates & wine. A delightful evening!

Jazzie Red

The whole restaurant was closed for a private affair. This was the last night of my trip, and was supposed to be my highlight dinner. I was extremely disappointed

Marguerite Dibble

Great time, so friendly and casual. Loved the wine, excited to go back soon.

Meg Randall

Everything about Dedalus is the highest quality you could imagine! By far my new favorite place to meet a friend in Burlington. The staff is knowledgable and friendly, and their recommendations always blow me away.

Felix Hughes

Nice

Dawn Vining

We had great food and wine. It's a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, and quite affordable. It was fun to shop in the wine and cheese shop after having food and drinks. We joined the wine and cheese clubs which sound really interesting.

Josh Riggs

The best selection of wine, cheese and specialty groceries in Vermont. I absolutely adore the staff who take great care of educating and guiding your taste buds to ecstatic pairings. Amazing!

David Ospina

If going for Very good and unique cheese and don't mond the price it is excellent.

John Peris

Hidden gem, but they came highly recommended by a number of local restaurants. Incredible cheese selection. We bought the Belper Knolle, what a treat our first night home. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Scott Huntsman

Cool spot. Fun wines. Knowledgeable staff

Justin Peregoy

Probably not a better place in the galaxy, never been to other galaxies, idk

Cody Duquette

This should be your go to place for charcuterie and/or wine. Their selection is second to none.

John Peris

Hidden gem, but they came highly recommended by a number of local restaurants. Incredible cheese selection. We bought the Belper Knolle, what a treat our first night home. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Michael Boucher

Dedalus is an absolutely fantastic wine shop. Although they concentrate on up-scale wines, they are NOT wine snobs. To be sure, some of their wines are pricey but the majority are within the $10 - $25/bottle price range. The wines here are all good values, no matter how much you're willing to spend. The staff is uniformly well-informed and helpful. Looking for a wine to pair with dinner? They'll give you multiple selections to choose from, without busting your budget. We've been members of their wine club for 3 years. In that time, I can recall exactly ONE wine that we did not care for. They love wine at Dedalus and treat both the wines and their customers with respect.

Dave Kinney

Nice staff, decent selection. Just not a huge selection.

Christopher H

A wine and charcuterie establishment that offers a few rarer cheeses in Burlington. They service was on point for wine recommendations (which was important because one of my party wasn't much of a wine drinker.)

kristie foreman

I love the ambience at this wine bar!

Pamela Kerr

One of the best wine and gourmet food emporiums I've ever been in. Very knowledgeable staff with a great depth of offerings. Regular wine tastings, too.