Frenchy's Sip and Shop opens in South End with 700+ wine and beer selections
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Frenchy's opened July 14, 2024. Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios
Frenchy’s Sip and Shop is a new bottle shop and tasting room in South End with more than 700 wine and beer options.
Why it matters: Owner Chris Sarette says he wants to make the wine shopping process approachable, both in price and the shopping experience.
- "So far, 70% of the bottles that we've selected for our list are under $30," he said when we interviewed him ahead of the opening.
What to expect: Frenchy's has wine from six continents, all from small-batch producers that "are making a couple hundred to several thousand cases a year," Sarette says.
- The 3,000-square-foot space seats about 90 people.
- In addition to wine, Frenchy's will offer several hundred craft beers from Charlotte breweries and around the world.
- They also offer pre-packaged snacks and grab-and-go charcuterie.
The vibe: Its tasting room is the kind of place where you can sit down with friends and learn about the wine you’re tasting before you buy.
- Sarette also hopes to have weekly wine-tasting events.
The big picture: South End has a handful of wine-centered businesses, including The Coterie Concept wine bar; wine shops like Petit Philippe and Vin Master; and Sixty Vines, a Texas-based restaurant with 60 wines on tap.
Stop by: Frenchy’s Sip and Shop is located at 200 W. Tremont St., next to QC Pourhouse.
- Open Monday-Thursday 12-10pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12-8pm.
- The closest paid parking garage is at 2132 Hawkins St. The closest light rail stop is East/West Blvd. There are bike racks inside.
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