Baseline Wine & Spirits

If you are looking for great wine from 18−100+ bucks you must go here. They are very knowledgable and friendly. I’ve yet to go home with a bad recommended wine. They’ve surprised me with their picks every time I stop here.

I received a complimentary ticket to Baseline Wine’s «Best Bang for Your Buck» wine tasting. For $ 25 we tried six different wines that the store felt were good value for the price. Ryan, our host, was quick to point out that doesn’t mean cheap, it means good value.
The six wines we tried were priced from $ 19.99 — $ 29.99. After the tasting, if you decide to purchase one of the wines you sampled, you receive a 10% discount.
The tasting took about an hour to an hour and a half. How long it goes really depends on how many questions Ryan is asked and whether he goes on an entertaining rant or not!
You receive a brief history of the vineyard or winery as well as being treated to pictures on a big screen TV.
Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, the staff were very pleasant, knowledgable and helpful.

There are basically 2 types of beer/​wine stores in Edmonton. Either they are staffed by people who are passionate and knowledgeable or they are staffed by people who know how to stock shelves and operate a register.
Luckily Baseline Wine leads the way in the first category. Each week they send out an email with their POW (pick of the week), usually this is a limited edition wine that they sell on a first come first serve basis at a reduced price. I highly recommend getting on that mailing list.
When you enter the store it is new, clean, well lit and has a huge selection of wine and various types of liquor. Ryan (I think) was more than willing to take the time to talk to me about their ever expanding rum selection and even directed me to some excellent well priced brands and some new brands that they had just added.
If you’re a lover of wine, then absolutely you should check them out and use their knowledgeable staff to find that perfect wine for your occasion.
Also, keep an eye open for the various events and tastings that they offer throughout the year. I have yet to go, but It’s certainly on my list of things to do.