So, i’m about to spend two weeks in the Clearwater area and i understand Publix is our local supermarket. I have zero experience with this chain at all so if anyone can provide me with any opinions or recommendations i’d be really appreciative. I think given the relative high price of Cali/Oregon/Washington wine in the UK, i’d be looking, mostly, here.
Can i expect more than aisles of Yellow Tail?
No
Hopefully someone local can suggest an actual wine shop for you.
I’ve never shopped at a Publix, but if you’re willing to drive about 14 miles north, there is reportedly a very good store called B-21. Very good pricing too.
They have a very strong website: http://www.b-21.com/
I suppose you could use the website and arrange for delivery instead, though obviously you would have to time it right.
Jim
Thanks for this, looks very promising indeed.
Chris - if you are within 15 miles of B21, that is your only choice. One of the top liquor stores in the country, with a terrific wine program. Great prices as well.
B-21 is a great store, with all kinds of interesting wines and reasonable prices. If I was only 14 miles away, I’d be going there for sure.
Publix is ok for groceries.
You’re gonna get things like sebastiani, monkey bay, clicquot, 7 deadly zins…you get the idea. 2nd the reqs for B-21.
How much is a full Thanksgiving dinner at Publix?
Totally random, but I figure a Publix shopper might see this.
A friend is going to be in Florida for the holiday and she is weighing her options.
We vacation annually in Naples now, and I do most of my shopping at a Publix. The wine selection and pricing is quite poor, even by supermarket standards.
Could you find a few things there worth drinking in a pinch? Sure. But I wouldn’t plan on doing any actual wine shopping there.
B-21.
I shop at the Publix in Marathon Florida while on fishing trips. Expect a poor wine selection, especially from France and Italy. CA might be a little better. I managed to find a Chianti and Chablis last time that weren’t too bad.
B-21 is great
Publix wine selection sux
+1. Publix sux for wine.
I’ll chime in Publix is no place for wine.
not a fan of B-21 either.
Clearwater is my hometown.
B-21 is great.
If you are looking for Cali/Oregon/Washington wines, Total Wine in Clearwater at 2528 State Road 580 is a little closer.
Ed’s Fine Wines at 2454 McMullen Booth Rd. has some nice selections in the climate-controlled room.
As long as you are in the area, I highly recommend dinner at Bern’s. Search this forum for more on Bern’s.
B-21 is awesome for sure. Also try to pop into West Palm Wines, which is on 22nd st in Tampa, and say hello to Jim and Mark, good selection and a really compelling old(er) and rare room.
Chris- great advice here. This total wine is pretty good and has a nice selection of US Wines if your close by . B-21 though sets the bar in the metro Tampa area. Their folks working the floor also have a terrific knowledge of wine. Rhett is a great guy for suggestions. They also have a killer Burgundy and Rhone selection.
Best thing about Publix are the sub sandwiches they make. Great.
I shopped at a Publix in Daytona a few times. Cheap wines, but remarkable fried chicken.