This is a lovely little store. It has a great selection of wines. There are prices to suit all from…read morethe bargain range right up to the top notch stuff. I love the fact that they do so many different spirits. There is also a selection of champagne. The staff are helpful and always willing to help you make the right choices without being imposing. It is fairly priced and covenient.

The aim of Joseph Barnes Wines is to introduce interesting and unusual handcrafted wines from…read moresmall, independent producers and constantly seek out new and exciting wines that are rarely available elsewhere but still represent great value for money. Strike a good relationship with them and the road to better drinking begins.

I'm no wine connoisseur, in fact I'd be more likely to choose a £5 bottle of California white from…read moreTesco but I can't recommend this shop highly enough! Located on one of the tiny side streets of Saffron Walden its a bit of a hidden gem. They've made the most of the space they've got with floor to ceiling wine racks, but it feels well organised and cosy rather than crowded. The wines come in at a variety of price points, starting at around £6 and going up to £50+, so there's something for everyone, but what really makes this a great place to shop is the owner, Charles. If you visit on a week day you're likely to get him to yourself, which may sound a little daunting to those who don't know their Chardonnay from their Savignon Blanc, but there's nothing to worry about. He's helpful, informative and not at all pushy, whether you're spending £10 or £100. He will advise not only on the wine itself, but also which meals it compliments, so you can get the most out of your purchase. If you frequent the shop on a Saturday you can look forward to a free wine taster while you browse and when I visited just before Christmas there was even a butler (in full outfit) serving the wine. Even if the shop is busy you wont be ignored and you never feel rushed. But my absolute favourite thing about Joseph Barnes Wines is the story behind each bottle, which Charles will tell you while he wraps it up. Maybe he's making it up as he goes along, but I get the impression that he really does know what he's talking about and it makes the whole thing feel more like an experience than popping into the supermarket for a bottle of plonk. The only think that could make this better would be if he had some cards to include with wine bought as a gift, so that the recipient could learn the story behind their wine too.

went in the shops with my cousin I understand I'm under age but I came as an translator as her…read moreEnglish is not very well. they refused to sell to us and she got emotional after the employees and if I'm correct the manager laughed at us. not recommend store will also contact the bureau and their council for comp on discrimination and racism.

I actually passed up a few liquor stores on my way to this one. Based off of the picture I saw, I…read morefigured it might be worth a walk. The place was clean and organized. The staff made recommendations that were great recommendations. Definitely a good liquor store!

Until recently, the Wine Rack used to be Threshers but apart from the rebranding, much remains the…read moresame as when it was Threshers. This is quite a small shop and once or twice I've been looking for a wine reviewed as being stocked at Threshers, only to find that this store don't stock it. However, this has been the exception rather than the norm. The staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and are always willing to make suggestions if you're looking for something new to try. Wine Rack's 3 for 2 offer is excellent and can make reasonably expensive wines quite good value. Now and then they run 40% reduction offers and only just recently, held a wine fair in Harpenden Town Halls, which was a free wine tasting plus 40% off any wines bought, with proceeds going to charity. One of my favourite wines that they stock is an Italian red, Arietto Ripasso Valipocella. Yum!

Can't believe no-one has reviewed this place yet! If you are…read morefed up of buying your wine from the faceless threshers/ majestics/ (dare i say it ) tescos then this is the place for you! good range of wines in the £10-£15 range- slightly disappointing above this level, lots of cheaper ones too. Do a small range of pates and other bits for with your wine. What is great about this store is the guys who run it- always on hand with advice and not too 'snobby oenophiles' with it! Best for french wine, but even have a few bottles of english stuff- havn't tried them yet (they are mostly white, and i am more of a red girl myself!)

What a great wine shop! The owner is superb, friendly and always willing to offer his advice on…read morewines for any budget - he never disappoints! Don't waste your money buying wine from Waitrose or any off-licence while this gem has its doors open.

Stopped by here randomly to grab a bottle of wine on the way home. Very cool wine shop connected to…read morethe restaurant next door. I hadn't stopped in here, because it doesn't seem that approachable - it certainly projects itself to be a higher end wine shop. That turns out to be true, it is a little more high end feeling - though ultimately the employees were super approachable and very helpful. I think it is a little on the snooty side, but if you are prepared for that - then this is a good shop. Despite the higher end feel, it does appear as though they educate the public that comes in, there are maps of wine regions, the grapes grown in those regions, and advertisements for wine tastings. This is the place that you go in to find a bottle of special wine, something specific or to learn a bit more. It's definitely not a warehouse, and doesn't pretend to be. That said, the prices didn't seem outrageous, just slightly higher than other stores - but given the types of wine and the service, it's worth it.

Excellent service and advice. A great range of wines to suit all tastes and price brackets…read more Definitely recommend!

Has a GREAT assortment of liqueurs and very helpful workers. No trip to London is complete without…read morea trip to Gerry's

If you are in London looking for hard to find spirits go here. Do not waste your time with the high…read moreend Whisky stores that are fleecing their customers. This place is reasonable. I was here on holiday from the US looking for a bottle of Blanton's. They had me call each day to see if one came in. When it did they held a bottle for me. Great sales team that knows their stuff and is very customer friendly.

Suprerb independant wine merchants. The staff are very knowledgable, and are happy to advise if…read moreneeded. They occasionaly have 'cellar suppers' where for a fee you get a few courses of food and also sample loads of different wines. Also they have wine tasting evenings too, bit don't get too hammered, As this is frowned upon ;]

Highly recommend you buy wines from Vini Vivi. The owner is very knowledgeable, able to recommend…read morewines for every occasion, and probably has the largest range of prosecco I've ever seen. And yes, a lot of Italian wines!

I just got one thing from here but it was so damn good I have t rave about it: Sparkling red wine…read morefrom Italy. I can't recall the name because I drank it alllllll, then I bought more and gifted it to a friend who also loved it! The owner is knowledgeable, and this place might be dangerous for me if I lived closer :) . Worth a trip to check out if you want great wine!