What is a wine boutique?

A wine boutique is a wine retail store that specializes in wine sales and usually has a carefully selected range of wines. Such retailers tend to specialize in peculiar or limited-run bottles from smaller, artisanal producers, which ensures access to high-quality and unusual wines that are rarely offered in the major retail stores. Personal service, tastings, and educational events are other services that wine boutiques can provide to wine lovers to make the shopping experience more fulfilling.