DCANTER DCANTER is a wine boutique in Washington, D.C. specializing in artisanal wines and wine education. Stop in and find something delicious! Give us a review!

DCanter provides a place of discovery for our customers to experience and learn more about unique artisanal wines from small production and family run wineries. We make craft wines accessible at our welcoming wine boutique, online, or through a personal wine concierge service designed to curate wines to an individual's taste preferences and budget. We also offer fun, yet informative, wine educatio

n for the curious. We complement our artisanal wine offerings with craft beer, gifts/accessories, and books. https://www.yelp.com/biz/dcanter-a-wine-boutique-washington

09/06/2026

What’s got JP, our Alexandria store manager, holding up a 10 out of 10? 👐🍷

A special visit from Australia’s Best’s Great Western!

Join us next Friday at our Old Town shop for an incredible w**e tasting featuring some of Australia’s finest pours, including a sparkling Shiraz!

When: Friday, September 11 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Pop in anytime!)

Where: DCanter Old Town Alexandria

$5 tasting (Free for Concierge clients + a guest!)

Come sip, explore, and find out why these w**es earned a perfect score. Click the link to let us know you’re coming! https://bit.ly/bestswestern

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What pairs best with pizza? Lambrusco! Imagine the depth of red w**e, the refreshing feel of bubbles, and a surprising v...
09/05/2026

What pairs best with pizza? Lambrusco! Imagine the depth of red w**e, the refreshing feel of bubbles, and a surprising variety of options.

Join us for Sparkle & Slice — a new event and new tastes — coming Sept. 26 to DCANTER Old Town, Alexandria, in partnership with . Choose from 4 time options, then keep your pizza party going with a post-event discount on w**e and pizza!

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We’re delighted to see DCANTER featured in the Washington Business Journal. The article thoughtfully captures who we are...
09/05/2026

We’re delighted to see DCANTER featured in the Washington Business Journal. The article thoughtfully captures who we are, how we’ve grown and what we’re building for the future.

We’re deeply grateful to our team, our shop customers and Concierge clients and everyone who has supported our small business along the way. Thank you for being part of the DCANTER story. We’re excited for what’s ahead! 💜

The owners of DCANTER, the w**e shop and concierge that expanded to Old Town Alexandria earlier this year, have much bigger growth plans. >> See the full article below ⬇️

Join us this month in Capitol Hill and Old Town, Alexandria - learn about a new region, try w**es you won't find elsewhe...
09/02/2026

Join us this month in Capitol Hill and Old Town, Alexandria - learn about a new region, try w**es you won't find elsewhere, and discover new tastes from our in-house experts!

🍷🍕Plus, this month, we're excited to launch the new event, Sparkle & Slice, bringing you the best combo of Lambrusco + Pizza, in partnership with in Old Town, Alexandria.

😍 Can't make it for a class? Drop in any Saturday and Sunday for themed weekend tastings! Sign up for emails at the Link in bio to get weekly updates ... and a tasting on us! 👀

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08/26/2026

Meet Lydia - our newest team member at DCANTER Capitol Hill! She's excited to help you find something new, like a delicious orange w**e, or whatever pairing you need for your next friend hangout or dinner.

Stick around until the end of the video to catch the dance move she taught us! Do you know it??? Drop your favorite dance emoji in the comments or show us your moves next time you stop by! 💃👇

Please help us give her a warm welcome. 🤗

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W**e for Women's Equality Day? Yes please!  Check out our new class August 22 in Old Town, Alexandria -- Behind the W**e...
08/17/2026

W**e for Women's Equality Day? Yes please! Check out our new class August 22 in Old Town, Alexandria -- Behind the W**e: Exceptional Women W**emakers.

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Tickets here or link in bio:
https://bit.ly/45sJXSv

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08/09/2026

Hey DCANTER Cru - Michelle here. I've got a fridge find worth getting excited about! 🍓🥂

Bojo do Luar’s Luiza is a dry, lightly funky pét-nat rosé from Portugal, bursting with tart strawberry, red currant, and citrus notes. It's really yum! Enjoy it with a pal, some fried chicken, salty cheeses, charcuterie, sardines, pizza, spicy food, or brunch. Find it now at DCANTER Alexandria—a great pick, by our shop manager, JP!

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Last chance to jump onto this magical w**e adventure to Austria! Experience the festive magic of Vienna's Rathausplatz m...
08/06/2026

Last chance to jump onto this magical w**e adventure to Austria! Experience the festive magic of Vienna's Rathausplatz market and then venture outside the city to beautiful w**e regions, the medieval village of Dürnstein, and a quiet vineyard with a delicious glass of Grüner Veltliner.

Two options for dates, and just 6 spots left - don't wait!

Visit
https://www.dcanterw**es.com/service/trips/ or link in bio for info and reservations.

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August plans? We’ve got you covered from Cap Hill to Old Town! 🍷✨Whether you want to test your palate with a blind tasti...
08/01/2026

August plans? We’ve got you covered from Cap Hill to Old Town! 🍷✨

Whether you want to test your palate with a blind tasting, sip through 25+ w**es at DCANTERPalooza, or dive into orange w**es and rosé, there’s a seat with your name on it.

Check out the full lineup in the image above!
🎟️ Book your tickets now at the link in our bio (https://www.dcanterw**es.com/classes-events/ ).

Which event are you signing up for first? Let us know in the comments!

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It's our 13th birthday and you're invited to come celebrate with us this weekend with a complimentary “Good Juice, Good ...
07/23/2026

It's our 13th birthday and you're invited to come celebrate with us this weekend with a complimentary “Good Juice, Good Vibes” w**e tasting. W**es so tasty, you can’t "blame it on the juice." 😉

📍 DCANTER Capitol Hill
Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26
12–4 PM

📍 DCANTER Old Town Alexandria
Sunday, July 26
12–4 PM

For the past 13 years, our mission has been simple: to help people find delicious w**es from small producers in a welcoming, personalized, and approachable way.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your celebrations, your dinner tables, your w**e discoveries, and so many special moments. DCANTER wouldn't be what it is today without this incredible community.

Concierge is a big part of how we continue that mission beyond our shops walls---bringing w**es personally selected for you, directly to your door. In celebration of our anniversary, new Concierge clients who sign up by July 31 will receive a special welcome gift.

Use promo code BDAY when you sign up.
https://www.dcanterw**es.com/service/concierge/

Come raise a glass with us. Happy birthday to us—and thank you for 13 incredible years! 🍷💜

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545 8th Street SE
Washington D.C., DC
20003

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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