DCANTER

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

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 wine, 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. 🤗

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

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

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Tickets here or link in bio:
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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!

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

Last chance to jump onto this magical wine adventure to Austria! Experience the festive magic of Vienna's Rathausplatz market and then venture outside the city to beautiful wine 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.dcanterwines.com/service/trips/ or link in bio for info and reservations.

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+ wines at DCANTERPalooza, or dive into orange wines 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.dcanterwines.com/classes-events/ ).

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

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” wine tasting. Wines 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 wines 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 wine 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 wines 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.dcanterwines.com/service/concierge/

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

Wine is our love language, and this week’s lineup is a total 10/10:🧊 Chillable Reds to keep cool (happening tomorrow - *...
07/21/2026

Wine is our love language, and this week’s lineup is a total 10/10:

🧊 Chillable Reds to keep cool (happening tomorrow - **4 spots left)

🌍 South African & Greek Wine Classes for a mini-vacation

✨ Good Juice & Good Vibes tasting this weekend (12-4pm) at both Alexandria and DC locations

Class tickets at link in bio or here: https://www.dcanterwines.com/classes-events/

Sold out alert! 🚨 Our Mediterranean Wine Tasting in Old Town Alexandria on Sat 7/25 is completely booked! Email us to get on the waitlist. 📩

Which event are you excited to take a friend to? 🥳

We have some exciting news to share! 🥳 🍾We're incredibly honored to have been voted Best Wine Store in Washington, DC in...
07/18/2026

We have some exciting news to share! 🥳 🍾

We're incredibly honored to have been voted Best Wine Store in Washington, DC in the 2026 Washington City Paper Best of DC Awards!

This recognition means the world to us because it comes from you—our customers, neighbors, friends, and community.

Our goal has never been simply to sell wine. We've always wanted to create a place where people feel welcome to ask questions, discover something new, and find wines they'll truly enjoy. Whether you've joined us for a tasting, taken a class, trusted us with a special celebration, or let our Concierge team help curate wines just for you, you've become part of our story.

This award belongs to our incredible team, whose passion and care make DCANTER what it is every single day.

And most of all, thank you to everyone who voted and all our customers who continue to support us. We don't take your trust for granted, and we're excited to keep serving our community for many years to come.

Cheers! 🍷❤️

PS: If you've ever found a favorite bottle, learned something new in one of our classes, or celebrated a special occasion with us, we'd love to hear your favorite DCANTER memory in the comments. 🥰

We have just a few seats left for DCANTER wine classes Wed and Fri! This week, we have three options at our two location...
07/14/2026

We have just a few seats left for DCANTER wine classes Wed and Fri! This week, we have three options at our two locations - the perfect opportunity to learn from an expert and taste delicious wines paired with artisanal cheeses.

🩷 Yes Way, Rosé! Rosé from Around the World (only 4 seats left)
🍇 Grapes You've Never Heard Of (2 seats available)
🇪🇸 Overlooked Wines of Spain (3 seats remaining)
Class tickets at link in bio or here: https://www.dcanterwines.com/classes-events/

You can also join us at both locations this weekend 12-4 pm for a drop-by tasting featuring deliciously refreshing wines for hot days! 🥵

07/06/2026

We're diving deeper into two American wine regions this Friday, July 10th. Come to our Cap Hill shop to explore California's Sonoma County or to our Old Town Alexandria shop for a tasting experience of Oregon's Willamette Valley (you'll even learn how to pronounce it!). 😉

Address

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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