Seaboard Wine Warehouse

I attended a wine tasting event and all of the wines featured were Spanish box wine. At first I thought oh god this is going to be like the boxed wine Franzia that we drank in college. I was amazed how great these wines were. i ended up buying four boxes of wine.
The boxes are more like recycled cartons but it has no effect on the taste… At least not mine since I drank them within a few days, lol.
The people that work there are amazing too! They were super patient with my questions and gave me a thorough rundown on each wine I tasted.
The store is beautifully organized with every type of wine you can think of. I also bought some handy plastic wine glasses for the summer. I learned they’ve been open for years and independently own which is nice.
I’ve been back twice already and suggest you try them out next time you’re looking to buy wine!

I come to North Carolina about once or twice a year for Government training at NC State University. I may train-​by-​day but I decide to run around and try out the different wine bars, wine tasting centers, wineries and wine retailers around the area, therefore, I came here on a random wine whim, as I do often (obviously a wino). Seaboard Wine and Tasting Bar was my very first wine tasting bar that I have ever visited in North Carolina, which was great because they definitely set the standard high. I believe they have been open for about 18 years and is the longest running independent wine store in Raleigh., North Carolina. As a common wino, I have been to hundreds of wine retailers and I would have to say that this gem of a warehouse has a huge selection of South African wines (favorite).
The tasting bar is open from Monday through Friday from 12:00pm — 7:00pm and Saturday from 12:00pm through 4:00pm (free tastings on Saturdays). At the tasting bar they had about 8 different wines open for tasting. At the time they weren’t doing flights so it was sample pours and wine by the glass. They now have wine flights at 1.5 ounces for three tastes.
I am a huge talker so the lady behind the tasting bar had a glass of red wine with me and we just talked the hour and half I was there away on traveling and wine, of course! I would highly recommend coming here; especially to the college students who are experimenting with wines for a dinner date or party, these employees know their wine!

Cute wine store near downtown – «warehouse» might be a bit of an overstatement; but «shop» would be an understatement. They have a larger selection than a lot of the downtown wine shops. The staff isn’t the most friendly, but there is an awesome little bar in the back where they do tastings or you can buy wine by the class.

Jenn, Doug and the team are a good time and so knowledgeable
We love the selection and the Saturday tastings!

This place is great. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and has always steered me in the right direction when buying wine. I’ve never had a bad bottle that was recommended by their staff. The red-​tag discounts are awesome too! You can save $$$ by utilizing the 25% off Red-​Tag dicount on the case, including mix-​n-​match with other red tag items. All-​in-​all, if you like wine and want to try new wines, check out this place; the staff will help you pick out a good bottle in the price range you want .
I’ve recently moved to Durham and I am hoping they will open a store out here :)

I absolutely have to give these guys a serious 5 star rating. In our quest to find a large bottle of champagne for a wedding prop, we visited countless different wine stores around the Triangle. I won’t name any of the other stores as this was probably a difficult request.
We needed a 9L (salmanazar if you want to get technical) or larger bottle of champagne to use as a guest book, with the intention of opening it on an anniversary. Every store we talked to took our information and promised to get us details and quotes as soon as possible, with the caveat that bottles of those size are difficult to procure. However, Seaboard was more than willing to help and seemed much more confident that they would be able to get something. Two weeks later I get a call from them, and lo and behold, they did track down a bottle. To top it off, they even found a bottle of sparkling out of the Schramsberg winery in Napa that my then fiancée and I toured and loved. Perfect, just perfect.
The bottle was delivered when promised and barely any markup for the special order.
The most solid 5 star review I have ever given. These guys really went above and beyond.
P. S. — I never received a single call back from any other store.

Not only is this a well stocked location to pick up bottles for your festivities, it is also a good place to take visiting family members who love wine!
There is a tasting bar in the back room with free wine, beer, and cider tastings on Saturday afternoons from noon until 4pm. The back room has several tables with wine corks embedded in them with comfy chairs for you to relax during a tasting. The walls are covered with beautiful riddling racks that are available for purchase.

Not only is Seaboard Wine an ultra-​convenient CSA pick up spot, but the staff is ridiculously friendly and they have a great selection of wines! Sign up for bonuses after you spend $ 500!

Large selection of wines, wine tastings provided by wine distributors are informative, however the store staff is non engaging nor goes out of their way to be helpful. Much prefer the Raleigh Wine Shop where you are welcomed with huge smiles, cherrie attitudes, and a outgoing willingness to meet their clients needs.

I love this place! The staff is fantastic from Doug (owner) on down! They definitely know what they are talking about — and the best thing is they get to know you — so when friends go there to pick up a bottle of wine for say a birthday the staff can help them pick the right one.
My favorite thing about Seaboard is that they have a really well stocked selection of Austrian wines — being from Austria myself that’s a little link to home. And if you have never had Austrian wine: try it! Especially Gruner Veltliner and some of the Red Blends! You’ll be pleasantly surprised!
Also get on their mailing list so that you know when they have their frequent and fabulous sales!
This place is totally worth driving into town for!

Downtown Wine Warehouse
Visit: many times
R-​Line Stop: R3
Seaboard Wine is located in Seaboard Station which is off of Peace Street across from Peace College. There is a restaurant called Sunflowers (which looks like a converted fast food restaurant) facing Peace Street and you have to drive behind these buildings to find the wine store.
In the back right corner of the shop, there is a Tasting Bar. Every Saturday from 12 – 4 pm, taste a selection of wines at no charge. Usually there are about 5 wines to taste, a mix of red and white wines. It’s a great opportunity to learn about different regions and varietals or to try something new. The importer or distributor will be pouring the wine providing detailed information about the wines as well as answer questions. Most often the wines are lower cost (less than $ 20/​bottle) so my husband and I like the complimentary tasting to discover new «everyday» wines, which I define as wines we can afford to drink everyday. On Friday nights (4−8pm), Seaboard Wine offers a selection of wines for sale by the glass, flight, and bottle in their casual, relaxed atmosphere. The first friday of every month, they host an artist so add it to your list of places to visit during the Downtown Raleigh’s First Friday Art Event… drink wine while viewing art… I like it!
Seaboard Wine has a large selection of wine from around the world and over a wide price range… so something to fit every one’s taste and budget. The service has been ‘hit or miss’. Sometimes the employees are incredibly friendly and helpful while other times, I’ve been rudely ignored or treated as I am wasting their time. Consequently, I don’t purchase my wine here anymore on a regular basis. I do enjoy the First Friday event and the free wine tastings and if I taste a wine I like I will purchase it but not shop around for other wines off the shelf.

We came here looking for some Mad Housewife and left empty handed. The help, on the other hand, was very interested in seeing if they could get it for us. They took down my phone number and said they’d call. «Yeah — I’ve been down that road before» I thought. Or so I thought.
Kudos for the phone call 3 days later explaining the distributorship issues and not to expect them to be able to carry any Mad Housewife in the near future. This place was true to its word where other places are all show.

Approachable, well-​stocked, locally owned wine store with knowledgable, friendly staff.
Don’t hesitate to ask for help. A variety of price points suit all budgets.
There’s no reason to go elsewhere (not even your local grocery)!
Joined the «frequent buyers club» and enjoy extra discounts and credits, not to mention a record of purchases (which helps when you don’t remember the name of the wine but want to buy another bottle, or case!)
The «wine bar» in the back of the shop hosts free tastings on Saturdays and by the glass during the week for very reasonable prices. I believe $ 4 for a 6 oz. pour.
Stop by before you pick up your Peace China to go or before sitting down for a meal at 18 Seaboard.

I happened to come across this place by accident and I am so glad I did! They have a fantastic wine selection and the staff is very knowledgeable. My wine intelligence is low, so I’m always asking for help. The staff was right there for me! Another bonus is that they do gift wrapping. I got a bottle of wine for my neighbors and had it gift wrapped. It came out great and my neighbors loved it!
I look forward to trying out the different wines here and fortunately, their prices are reasonable!

I love this place! I used to come here on Saturdays to taste different wines and buy the ones on display. Great customer service and they know their wines! They also send out advertisements via e-​mail every now and again. The best part about this wine warehouse compared to others is they have a computer database that remembers the names of the wines you purchased in the past in case you forget. Awesome! :)

My dad and sister are in the wine business, so they keep my bar pretty-​well stocked. That doesn’t stop me from visiting Doug and the good folks at Seaboard Wine Warehouse though. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They carry unique wines you won’t find at the chains. And why shop at a corporate wine store when you can support a local business that goes out of their way to help clients find tasty wines that don’t break the bank? I have champagne taste on a beer budget, so I need all the help I can get.
Seaboard carries plenty of high-​end wines but also has some great buys for under $ 10. They order your favorite sipper if they don’t carry it. The wines are grouped by region for easy browsing, and you’ll find a nice selection of port and dessert wines. I’ve also noticed a small beer section. Wines purchased by the case receive a 10% discount (15% on Thursdays). Look for red tags that offer great deals, too.
I’m pretty comfortable with my wine knowledge – I know what I like and I’m not ashamed to buy a $ 5 bottle of wine if it’s good. But I can still be intimidated when I walk into a store and face the myriad of labels, languages, and bottles staring back at me (not to mention the wine experts). But I never feel any question is too dumb to ask the Seaboard staff. When I lived closer and visited more regularly, I loved that a couple of the clerks remembered what I liked and told me when a new sparkling arrived. They’ll remember you too, when you become a regular! And be sure to give Gruner, the store’s furry mascot, a pat on the head when you see him.

Lovely, unpretentious, friendly place. I’m not a wine connoisseur by any means, but I can see that they carry terrific variety and the staff is always knowledgeable. I’ve gone their for inexpensive wine that I want to make sure doesn’t suck, and also for special occasions when I want to have something really amazing. Seaboard has never disappointed.

Been looking for Terra Andina Carmenere ever since I had it at two local restaurants down town. Searched high and low and could not find this stuff anywhere! I talked to several places to see if they could order it and the answer was always a resounding «no».
Emailed Seaboard Wine Warehouse to see if they could order the wine and they were like «sure, no problem!» They got the wine ordered and delivered to them within a week and I was able to pay for the case over the phone.
Picking up the case of wine was super simple and we were in and out in 2 minutes!
The wine is delicious and was a great value.