THE NAME: MAINE & LOIRE

THERE IS A PLACE IN FRANCE KNOWN AS MAINE-ET-LOIRE. THE WINES OF ANJOU AND SAUMUR ARE FROM THERE, AND IT SITS RIGHT IN BETWEEN MUSCADET AND THE TOURAINE. THIS STRETCH OF THE LOIRE VALLEY IS HOME TO SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PRODUCERS -- FOLKS WHO MAKE THE KIND OF WINES THAT FIRST GOT US EXCITED YEARS AGO.

THESE PRODUCERS AND THEIR WINES ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF MAINE & LOIRE, BOTH AESTHETICALLY AND ROMANTICALLy. THEY WORK HARD TO MAKE WINES THAT ARE EASY TO ENJOY; WINES THAT HAVE AS LITTLE PRETENSION AS THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THEM. MAINE & LOIRE IS A PLAYFUL NOD TO TWO PLACES WHICH ARE DEAR TO OUR HEARTS — PETER & Orenda Hale 

BRASS TACKS

  • Yes! Maine & Loire is owned and operated by Peter and Orenda Hale since 2015. A mom n’ pop wine shop through and through. Thanks for supporting us along the way!

  • (1) Shop in-store during business hours

    (2)Shop online 24/7. Online orders are fulfilled during business hours

  • We offer a 10% discount on in-store purchases of 12+ bottles. We offer a 10% discount on online orders of $200+ (enter code:DISCOWINE)

  • Please bring the defective, opened bottle (with wine inside) to the shop. We will exchange for a new bottle or issue a store credit.

    Per state law we can only accept returns for (opened) defective bottles. Once wine is purchased and leaves the store we cannot accept returns for unopened bottles.

  • During business hours, online orders are typically fulfilled in 30 minutes. You’ll receive an email notification when the order is ready for pickup!

  • we wish we could! it’s illegal for Maine retailers to ship wine in/out of the state therefore all online orders are for local in-store pickup only

  • We are happy to cancel your online order within 14-days of purchase if it has not left the shop.

    All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card fee coverage and a 10% re-stocking fee. Orders are non-refundable after 14 days. If orders are not picked up within 3-months of order date, we will return wine back into inventory and issue a store credit in your name

  • Just enter the shop and let a team member know you’re picking up an online order. We kindly ask you to pick up online orders within 2 weeks

  • Yes! Our wine club is $60/month and includes a curated 2-pack of wine, accompanied with a print out that includes winemaker and winemaking info along with food pairing suggestions. Sign up here!

    We also have 6-pack monthly wine club that include staff picks ‘what we’re drinking’.

    Looking to GIFT a subscription? We have a 3/6/12 month option under ‘Subscriptions’

  • Yes. We hold scheduled wine tastings that are free and open to the public (age 21+). We offer a 10% discount on all tasting wines during the tasting. find out about events by signing up for our email newsletter, following us on instagram or checking here!

  • Gift cards can be redeemd in-store or over the phone. Gift cards can’t be redeemed online as they are different POS systems

  • In lieu of a paper punch card we have a loyalty program for those shopping in-store. You can sign up with your phone number the next time your in!

    HOW DOES IT WORK? You get a “star” for every visit to the shop or bar ($20 value or more). After 5 visits you’ll have a 10% discount to use in the shop!

  • Yes, all the time! For wedding and event venues, we ask customers to first check that outside wine is allowed. Some places require wine to be purchased in house through their catering company. As our inventory changes weekly, once you are ready to purchase wine, please give us a call at 207-805-1336 to start the conversation!