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You can buy wine just about anywhere in Atlanta. Boxed wine at Kroger, international selections at Total Wine. But, how do you really know if what you are buying is any good to match for your palate? One word, experience. Finding an excellent wine shop can help with curating wines. Wines that they strongly recommend and personalize to your taste. Good thing there are many wine shops in Atlanta doing just that.
My Perspective on What Makes a Great Wine Shop in Atlanta
In my many years shopping for wine, there were a few key characteristics of a good wine shop that made me want to return over and again. I will share a few of these characteristics and then share some locations where to find the best wine shops around Atlanta.
Selection
As consumers, we want a wine shop with a nice selection of different varieties and the layout has to make sense so we are able to browse, along with the wine shop sommelier. You don’t need hundreds of different merlot’s, but it is paramount the wine shop stocks merlot’s that taste fantastic and they have to be unique enough that not every Publix has the same bottle.
Price
A variety of prices is critical for wine consumers. At wine shops, discount wine is not required. There are plenty of places to find that. The key is to find great wine for a variety of budgets. That way you don’t turn off beginners nor turn away wine enthusiasts who spend over $50 per bottle.
In the low to mid range, about under $30 a bottle, is really where the wine shop can help consumers find wine that really wows versus the consumer simply guessing what is good by some arbitrary price. There should be a great selection in the $15 to $30 dollar price point.
Advice and Service
Wine clubs that curate wine for a particular palate, help expand knowledge and expand the customers preferences over certain wine varietals. Or simply guiding a consumer who likes one variety to try something similar from a different region of the world.
Tasting Room and Shared Experience
Nights out with friends bonding over what kind of wine they like, and being able to sample various wines without needing to order an entire glass, makes for an enjoyable evening. Supplying the experience makes me want to come back.
Map of the 9 Best Wine Stores In and Around Atlanta
The 9 Best Wine Shops In and Around Atlanta
Rise and Wine
Located in Halcyon, Rise and Wine offers a wonderful selection of international wines, including some hard to find selections.
Wine Club: Yes, 2 bottles per month and discounts offered.
Wine Tastings: Yes, as special events.
Website: Rise and Wine
Address: Halcyon 6655 Town Square, Suite 1285, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Fermented Wine Boutique
This wine shop is focused on providing a selection of naturally produced wines that are ethically farmed and crafted. They provide excellent knowledge and service without being pretentious.
Wine Club: Yes, 2 bottles per month and discounts offered.
Wine Tastings: Flights, events and tasting room available
Website: Fermented Wine Boutique
Address: 50 Canton St #106, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Perrine’s Wine Shop – Westside
Featuring over 700 wines, Perrine’s is a light and bright wine shop featuring a large selection of international and domestic wine offerings. The owner has extensive knowledge and experience having worked and trained as a sommelier.
Wine Club: Yes, multiple price levels
Wine Tastings: Yes, weekly
Website: Perrine’s Wine Shop – Westside
Address: 1168 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
VinoTeca
VinoTeca has a large selection of private labels and speciality wines from around the world. Also featuring organic and biodynamic wines.
Wine Club: Yes
Wine Tastings: Yes, on weekends.
Website: VinoTeca
Address: 299 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room
Located in historic Roswell, Deep Roots was inspired by a trip to Napa that turned into a passion and formal wine training.
Wine Club: waitlisted at time of writing
Wine Tastings: Private events and public, see website for schedule
Website: Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room
Address: Plum Tree Village, 1055 Canton St #100, Roswell, GA 30075
3 Parks Wine Shop
Located near Glenwood park, near Grant Park and Ormewood Park is 3 Parks Wine shop is in Atlanta.
Wine Club: 4 or 6 pack per month
Wine Tastings: Private events, weekly wine tasting and weekend wine flights.
Website: 3 Parks Wine Shop
Address: 451 Bill Kennedy Way SE c, Atlanta, GA 30316
Johns Creek Wine & Crystal
Neighborhood wine shop in John’s Creek with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Wine Club: 6 bottles/month, discounts
Wine Tastings: Weekend tastings and classes
Website: Johns Creek Wine & Crystal
Address: 9810 Medlock Bridge Rd #700, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Cellar 13 Wine Merchant
Cellar 13 wine ship in Buckhead specializes in European varietals. The owner traveled extensively throughout France and Italy and hand selected many of the offerings.
Wine Club: No
Wine Tastings: Some events, check website
Website: Cellar 13 Wine Merchant
Address: 3765 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
Cork’s Cellar
Featuring two way recommendations, they can recommend excellent wines based on budget and taste, but also are willing to locate a wine you desire. They offer a broad selection of everyday wine’s or something to treasure in your cellar.
Wine Club: No
Wine Tastings: Yes, weekly
Website: Cork’s Cellar
Address: 200 Peachtree Hills Ave NE Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30305
List of Wine Shops in Atlanta
- Rise and Wine
- Fermented Wine Boutique
- Perrine’s Wine Shop – Westside
- VinoTeca
- Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room
- 3 Parks Wine Shop
- Johns Creek Wine & Crystal
- Cellar 13 Wine Merchant
- Cork’s Cellar
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