Today we’d like to introduce you to Dodie Wilson. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Dodie Wilson has lived in Houston for the last 35 years. When her daughter, renowned pastry chef Rebecca Masson, opened Fluff Bake Bar on West 15th Street, Dodie couldn’t help but notice the quaint little shop sitting vacant next door. She had worked for decades in the accounting industry, first apprenticing, then doing taxes, and eventually launching her own bookkeeping business. The contrast between “having a job” and owning her own business was undeniable and the thrill of being her own boss coupled with the lure of the possibilities of this vacant space sparked the idea for Dodie’s Beer and Wine Shop.
Dodie’s love of wine began on a vacation with her husband in Germany. The two of them rented a Harley and drove up and down winding rivers, stopping every chance they could to sip on another glass of Riesling. From that point on she was inspired to explore wines from unheard of places. When Dodie opened her shop in October of 2021, she kept that spirit alive when stocking the shelves, focusing primarily on rare selections from small vineyards with a special emphasis on those owned and produced by women. Bottles that filled either of those criteria—and passed her taste test—made the cut.
Dodie’s approach to wine is unfussy, accessible and perfect for the everyday wine lover who needs a recommendation from someone whose only mission is that they leave the shop with something they love.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
I have been a bookkeeper for my entire career and transitioning to owning a wine shop has been the best job of my life. I really look forward to going to work because I meet new people every day and get to introduce them to wines that I love from smaller wineries. And I also get to work next door to my daughter Rebecca at Fluff Bake Bar which is a great bonus.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Dodie’s Beer + Wine?
At Dodie’s, we focus on smaller wineries and sell wines you would more likely find on a restaurant wine list than on the shelves at a big box store. I like to source selections from female-owned wineries and unexpected locales like Lebanon, Tasmania, Switzerland, and Portugal.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
We have access to the greatest food in the world. You can literally access the best cuisine of every country on the planet right here in Houston. I love the people because Houston is very community oriented. Even though we are in the fourth largest city in the country, you can still run into someone you know just walking down the sidewalk. And there is so much opportunity here! Opening Dodie’s is the greatest job I never knew I wanted.
Contact Info:
- Website: drinkwithdodie.com
- Instagram: @dodiesbeerandwine
Image Credits
Robert Lerma
