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The smallest wine bar in St. Pete <\/a>is giving wine lovers in our downtown even more reasons to stop by this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Already a favorite third place for many St. Pete wine and craft beer lovers, Bar Chinchilla on 439 1st Ave N continues to expand its offerings through educational tastings, take-home bottle selections, and a new concierge wine-buying service designed to help you find your perfect bottle.\u00a0This summer, they\u2019re giving locals plenty to stay entertained through the relaxing season.<\/p>\n

Wine tastings and pop-up-style tastings<\/p>\n

Bar Chinchilla has a carefully curated selection of craft beers and unique wine bottles. The novelty can make even the most decisive of drink lovers hover over options, unsure what to try first. Fortunately, the bar\u2019s tasting programs can help cut through decision fatigue and help you find your new favorite niche pour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are the ticketed wine tastings, which revolve either around a theme or region of the month, or a fun miscellaneous theme of the bar\u2019s choosing. Then there are the pop-up wine tastings. These are casual, no-reservation-needed events where $20 a tasting pour of every wine featured, plus a full pour of your favorite from the samples. Want to catch the next tasting? Be sure to follow Bar Chinchilla\u2019s Instagram<\/a> page for updates.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lastly, Chinchilla\u2019s sommelier team is now offering personalized off-site wine tastings at your home or a location of your choosing. This offering is perfect for celebratory events, family or friend gatherings, business meetings, and more. They take the stress out of selecting wine, allowing you to impress your guests with a premium lineup catered specifically to your event and food pairings.<\/p>\n

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Bottle Shop<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever stepped in for some sips, you may have noticed that Bar Chinchilla keeps wine bottles perched up on an overhead wall. While they make for a charming display, many customers don\u2019t realize that they can actually buy a bottle to take home and enjoy!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bar Chinchilla\u2019s Bottle Shop is also a convenient resource for those times you\u2019re heading to a party, cookout, or special event and want to pull up with something a little more special than a cooler of Bud Light.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To further encourage exploration, there are also rotating selections of discounted bottles. The curated shelf highlights limited-quantity inventory and offers customers the opportunity to discover unique wines at reduced prices. It\u2019s like shopping at a wine boutique.<\/p>\n

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Extending hours<\/p>\n

Good news for wine lovers: Bar Chinchilla is adding Mondays to the lineup starting July 7, with doors open from 4-10 PM. <\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re easing into the week with a glass, meeting friends after work, or extending your weekend, you\u2019ll now have an extra evening to pull up a seat and stay awhile.<\/p>\n

Sip happens here\u00a0<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to pop in for happy hour from 4-7PM, where you can enjoy discounts on selected wines and $1 off drafts. Whether it\u2019s a quick stop or a long, unplanned stay, the bar always feels inviting. <\/p>\n

At Bar Chinchilla, wine isn\u2019t just poured and presented for a cute photo-op. It\u2019s an experience that\u2019s explored, shared, and sent home with you.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n