THE NAME: MAINE & LOIRE
Natural wine drew us in and changed our lives. We met over glasses with friends and began our journey as a family and a business at the same time.
We knew, at once, what to call our little shop.
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 got us excited years ago.
Maine & Loire is a playful nod to two places which are dear to our hearts. We have been the owner/operators of Maine & Loire since January 2015 and we welcome you to our shop!
Cheers,
Orenda & Peter Hale
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Yes! Natural wine drew us in and changed our lives. This wine club is all about connecting you to our favorite producers -- a window into the heart of Maine & Loire. As a member you'll receive many wines that are exclusively for our wine club. Pick up on Washington Avenue, or we'll ship to you. Memberships are limited! Sign up here!
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Shipping is only available for our wine club in partnership with Table22. Sign up here!
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We offer a 10% discount on in-store purchases of 12+ bottles. We offer a 10% discount on online orders of $250+ (enter code: DISCOWINE). Online orders are for local pickup or Casco Bay Lines island delivery, no shipping!
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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!
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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 4% 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.
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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.
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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!
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Gift cards can be redeemd in-store or over the phone. Gift cards can’t be redeemed online as they are different POS systems
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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! Each star expires after 1 year if it is not redeemed.
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We currently offer delivery to the Casco Bay Lines. When placing an online order, simply write the name, phone number and island of the recipient in the checkout notes. All orders must have a freight account to charge upon drop off at Casco Bay Lines.
We can deliver to Caso Bay Lines Friday & Saturday. All orders must be placed by 5pm the day before to make the 12pm ferry the following day. The 12pm ferry is the only time slot we will be delivering at this time.
By placing an order for Casco Bay Island delivery you authorize Maine & Loire to deliver the wine to the Pier. Once orders leave Maine & Loire, you, the buyer become responsible for the shipment of alcohol and are responsible for any loss or damage to the goods in transit.
As a 2-person team we can not guarantee local delivery on land but please call to inquire: 207-805-1336 -
No, we took a step back from hosting private events. As a 2-person business, and parents to 3 kids, we have decided to focus our energies on keeping consistent shop hours and hosting public in-store events instead.