Great Grapes

Great Grapes is a cute locally-​owned wine and beer shop in Saltbox Village. I came here once just to browse and the gentleman working there gave me fantastic wine recommendations based on what I liked. His advice was spot-​on and the wine he recommended was exactly what I wanted. There is a nice selection of unique wines and also the popular ones you can get in the grocery store. Sign up for their email list because they will notify you of sales. There are parakeets chirping in the middle of the shop and then there is also a craft beer selection. The staff is really knowledgable and friendly. Stop by for some wine and then hit up the Sugarbuzz café next door for dessert.

Good selection and prices and all, but a woman who worked there saw me eyeing some wine and said, «you look more like someone who would just be into beer.» The hell is that supposed to mean? Because I’m young and a guy I’m only allowed to like beer? We were over by the «high-​end» section and she continued to speak about the wine assuming I’d never had any of it and was ignorant of fine wine. I informed her I’ve had three of the wines sitting on that shelf, Cakebread, Caymus, and Silver Oak, in fact. I used to work in retail and you don’t tell a customer they’re not your usual clientele, and you don’t condescend to them and assume they’re an ignorant peasant. I walked out without buying anything. Looks like I won’t be their usual clientele after all.

Great wine shoppe, nice selection of Pinots, dude there really has a passion for them. He also extended a sweet deal on the 2 bottles of wine I bought, gave me 20% off really without asking. Nice.

As a fan of good beer I feel like I’ve been to just about every bottle shop in Raleigh at this point and while venturing out Cary way I stumbled upon this place. My initial thoughts looking from the outside was that it would be another wine shop trying to cash in on the beer craze. However, once I walked in I realized that they are as serious about beer as they are about wine.
The first time I stopped in were closing, but the friendly fellow behind the counter kept the place open for a bit for us to look around. I ended up opting for a Belgian beer I had not tried yet and the shop owner started a conversation over the flavors I could expect as well as noting that he was a big fan of the brewery in question (Brasserie Fantôme). We talked a bit about sour beers beers and even a bit about the shelf life of hop forward beers.
Not being a wine guy I can’t speak to the selection buy the beer selection is quite good. Lots of mix and match singles from all over the world. While bigger selections do exist in the Triangle this place is still worth checking out especially for those in or near Cary.

If you’re looking for «Total Wine» then don’t come here.
Out and about with my bride, heading for the Meat House and we came acroos this unpretentious small unique wine shop. Both wine and beer selections are good. Prices are competitive and the explanations between «good» and «wow» when describing the wines are spot on.
Looking forward to a return visit.

LOVE these guys. They have been able to get a wine for me that I was unable to get from any other vendor in NC in the entire year and a half that I have lived here. I went in on a whim one day because I have also been searching for Achaval Ferrer Malbec and had been unable to find it ANYWHERE in the triangle area. Of course Great Grapes had it-​I could hardly contain my excitement. It is seriously my favorite wine and I have been missing it so much. The shop is really cute and everyone there is incredibly nice-​Matt has personally assisted me in picking out some new wines. One day I also got a special on 3 bottles-​they had a section of wine where if you bought 3 from that section, you got each individual bottle for a cheaper price. I will honestly not go to any other wine vendor after discovering them. Their selection and customer service have converted me to a loyal customer. I highly and without reservation recommend this place!

This is such a cute wine store – and their beer selection is really unique as well. The ratings and descriptions are really helpful, and I like that you an get singles to try something out. They also have a good seasonal beer selection.

I walked into the new and expanded store last week and was blown away with the new selections, as well as the expanded beer line! Gene has always helped me with custom orders, especially after a recommendation from the wine steward at The Angus Barn.

The best thing about Great Grapes is the people that work there. I usually stop in on Friday nights after getting dinner from The Meat House and before going to Sugar Buzz for dessert. All I have to do is tell them what I am looking for and a price range and they have always picked out a great bottle (or two) of wine for me. They also carry beer as well which has yet to disappoint.

Very good selection of wines and beers. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and eager to share. Some shops like this give an air of superiority when you walk in. I don’t get that feel here. Instead I feel welcome and comfortable. They always have bottles open to taste and welcome you to stand around and chat while you enjoy trying something you would otherwise not get to. They regularly schedule events of interest and everything isn’t loaded up on Saturday like so many other places. They always tote your boxes out to the car. Prices are good and usually easy to find, not some mystery search like some stores. They have good notes on most displays helping you understand what you are looking at. They offer deals on multiple bottles, they compare in price to «big stores» so no need to pass this up because you think you are saving big bucks. He even regularly offers a better alternative to the cheap nasty stuff that Trader Joe’s sells down the road.

I ordered from Great Grapes, excellent service fast shipping, great experience… I would totally recommend this Beer Distributor…

Awesome little find in Cary! I love their descriptions of their wines… it really makes selections and pairing really easy. I like that they stock up on international and local wines. Although I am biased for Monterey and Napa-​produced wines, I am glad to see such an interesting variety.
My current favorites (and I may update this when I sample some more of their selection):
1. Carmel Road Pinot Noir, 2009
2. Napa Cellars Chardonnay, (forgot the year)
3. All Pahlmeyer wines
If only they stocked up on Jam Jar!

Very helpful and courteous.

I have been coming to Great Grapes since just after they opened and it is my goto place for great wine. The staff is always friendly and helpful — while there are some pricey bottles, the shop’s focus is on affordable, everyday selections (not that I drink wine _​everyday_​) I love wine, but not the hassle of choosing wine. I really like to focus on cooking. So after my menu making and shopping are completed my next stop is Great Grapes. All I need to do is lay out my menu and a price range and Gene & Matt provide thier expert wine guidance.
It is nice to not have to think about what is going to make the meal complete, Great Grapes is my personal sommelier.

This is a fantastic wine shop. Gene and the staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable about wine and always extremely helpful! They have wines in every price range and will help you find something perfect for any budget.

Great Grapes is located off of Kildaire Farm, and after today’s visit I plan to incorporate them into my weekly Whole Foods/​Trader Joes shopping ritual. They carry a vast selection of excellent wines, both foreign and domestic, each displayed with deeply informative tasting notes.
They also carry a phenomenal selection of champagnes and sparkling wines, and hard-​to-​find bottled beers.
The biggest sell for me was the impressive selection of organic wines they carry, this is my new thing when it comes to wine and the proprietors clearly have encyclopedic knowledge on the subject.