Maine & Loire

"Maine & Loire has become my go-to spot whenever I need a special bottle of wine, or something fun, or just something reliably high-quality. It’s the kind of place where I can walk in and say, “Hey, I’m making haddock chowder tonight, my budget is $30,” and immediately get a handful of thoughtful recommendations plus a mini wine lesson, which I always appreciate. Wine can get pretentious and intimidating so fast, and I never feel that way at Maine & Loire. I also really love their sales and loyalty program. Getting those emails with 10% off codes (which they send out pretty often!) always makes my day. Lastly, I think you can choose to drink bottles on site, but in the past their policy seemed to change a few times, so I’ve stopped trying and just treat them as my go-to wine shop."

"My husband and I visited Portland in October 2021. Maine and Loire was one of the places on my list I was most excited to visit, and it did not disappoint. The store is beautiful, selection unbelievable, and the staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. They helped us choose a lovely bottle of wine and then we sat in the shop to enjoy it. It was truly the perfect way to spend a rainy Maine afternoon. I wish I lived closer because I would be there all the time!"

"Really nice experience. People working there know their stuff and there’s a huge selection. If you’re looking for natural wine in Portland, it’s your spot!"