Wine Reviews by the Grocery Outlet Wino

Welcome to Wine Reviews by the Grocery Outlet Wino, where we don’t need a “certified sommelier” to tell us if a bottle’s any good. Honestly, “sommelier” sounds like a medieval insult — “Thou art a sommelier and smell of spoiled grapes!”  You won’t find any talk of “unctuous mouthfeel” or “whispers of elderberry” here. Whether it’s a $7 bottle that punches above its weight or one that tastes like regret and raisins, I’ll tell it like it is — no swirling, no sniffing, no tasting notes that sound like perfume ads and definitely no “hints of wet limestone” nonsense. So, if you’ve ever stared at a wall of budget wine and wondered, “Is this ‘Cab Sauv’ gonna be a casual delight or a grape-flavored regret?” — you’re in the right place. I’m just a regular person who loves a good deal and an even better buzz.  Think of me as your unqualified wine buddy — except I did once drink a $100 bottle, so basically, I’m a pro.  🍷

If you are not familiar with Grocery Outlet, please come out of your cave and join mankind. With over 400 stores across the nation, they are one of the nation’s largest extreme value retailers. I’m not affiliated with them though, I just like their deals (and the store is close to home)!