So so happy that Wine Barrel is in Maplewood and I no longer need to trek over to Total Wines and Rt 22 for good deals and a good selection of wine, beer and liquor. Own seems eager to please and is trying to figure out what folks want, so let him know.
Philip O.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Maplewood, NJ
Helpful staff, if a bit over eager. I might have browsed and purchased more if the fellow behind the counter weren’t compelled to help me make a selection quickly. On the other hand, he helped me accomplish the task quickly. I can’t comment on the selection yet, but apart from as mentioned by another reviewer, the store seems big and has a good variety. TL;DR: it’s the nicest wine shop in walking distance so I’ll be back again.
Edith R.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Montclair, NJ
Beer selection = good, fair prices. Wine selection = too run of the mill(Beringer, Woodbridge, etc.). Needs reinforcements in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Southern Hemisphere and wines from more artisanal producers that come from suppliers such as David Bowler, Martin Scott Wines, Weygandt Selections, Polaner, etc. Prices for certain benchmark wines are high, for example Mark West Pinot Noir(widely available in the area) is $ 13.99, when you can get it for $ 9.40 at Wine Library. Also, having worked in the wine industry, it is a big no-no to store expensive bottles of wine standing up(the corks don’t stay moist). There are plenty of overpriced, poorly stocked wine stores in Maplewood, don’t become one of them. Here’s hoping for progress.