Welcome to Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet

Crystal Palate is a wine boutique and wine education center located at 4500 Pretty Lake Avenue in the beautiful coastal community of East Beach in Norfolk, Virginia. Watch this video to learn more about Crystal Palate. 

We have a thoughtfully curated selection of 120+ wines from around the world, artisanal cheeses, gourmet items, curated gift boxes, wine accessories and gift certificates.

We specialize in wine education. We offer weekly tastings, wine classes and events for wine enthusiasts, private wine experiences and professional Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses as a satellite provider for the Capital Wine School.

Crystal is a keynote speaker, wine educator and a Diploma graduate with the Wine & Spirt Education Trust (WSET). Crystal is available for media interviews on various wine topics. Call 757-264-5373 or send us an email to request a booking.

Watch this video to learn more about Crystal Palate.

Shoppe Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12pm-7pm
Wednesday: 12pm-7pm
Thursday: 12pm-7pm
Friday: 12pm-7pm
Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: Closed

Weekly Tastings

Local Delivery & Shipping

We offer complimentary delivery within the East Beach peninsula and surrounding neighborhoods with a $100 minimum order. Delivery is available in the Southside for $20. We ship wine in Virginia and California and can ship non-perishable items nationwide.

Testimonials

"Beautiful shop, great selections, cheese and chocolate! The gift packaging is perfect." - Nancy King, Norfolk, VA 

“Crystal is a wine goddess. She is amazingly knowledgeable, incredibly well-poised, and so articulate when it comes to wine that you can tell that it is her passion through and through." - Katie & Van Smith, Richmond, VA

"Love the shop! So thrilled to have it in the neighborhood. Thanks so much for all of your help today!" - Mandi Kahles, Norfolk, VA 

"We were at your shop this morning and chatted a little about our taste in wines. You suggested a few and we are so pleased with the wine for our dinner tonight! Absolutely perfect!" - Line Daigle, Norfolk, VA

"Crystal is not only extremely knowledgeable about wine, all types and from many regions, she also made the evening fun and entertaining! She shared information about the wines so that the novice felt included and the experienced felt challenged." ~ Bob Howard, Virginia Beach, VA 

"An amazing evening of wine tasting, delicious charcuterie, and an educational tour of Italy and its grapes, all thanks to the lovely Crystal! So fun." ~Betsy Butzer, Norfolk, VA

"Highly recommend for a special night out. Crystal is amazing and she simply spoils you with delicious wines and fabulous food parings." ~ Karen Strathmann, Norfolk, VA