New bottle shop Frenchy's Sip and Shop opens in South End

Frenchy’s Sip and Shop is a new bottle shop and tasting room in South End with more than 700 wine and beer options.

Why it matters: Owner Chris Sarette says he wants to make the wine shopping process approachable, both in price and the shopping experience.

• "So far, 70% of the bottles that we've selected for our list are under $30," he said when we interviewed him ahead of the opening.

What to expect: Frenchy's has wine from six continents, all from small-batch producers that "are making a couple hundred to several thousand cases a year," Sarette says.

• The 3,000-square-foot space seats about 90 people.
• In addition to wine, Frenchy's will offer several hundred craft beers from Charlotte breweries and around the world.
• They also offer pre-packaged snacks and grab-and-go charcuterie.

The vibe: Its tasting room is the kind of place where you can sit down with friends and learn about the wine you’re tasting before you buy.

• Sarette also hopes to have weekly wine-tasting events.

The big picture: South End has a handful of wine-centered businesses, including The Coterie Concept wine bar; wine shops like Petit Philippe and Vin Master ; and Sixty Vines , a Texas-based restaurant with 60 wines on tap.

Stop by: Frenchy’s Sip and Shop is located at 200 W. Tremont St. , next to QC Pourhouse.

• Open Monday-Thursday 12-10pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12-8pm.
• The closest paid parking garage is at 2132 Hawkins St . The closest light rail stop is East/West Blvd. There are bike racks inside.

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