The new owners have dragged this business into the ground. Not only do the phones not get answered with a business name, but the gal has NO idea what is going on. If you are lucky, she'll transfer you to the rude male who also is oblivious. I had a subscription to the 6 month wine package when the transfer of ownership took place. The website and app no longer work, but the charges that continue every 6 months went through for a second time today (which my bank was SUPPOSED to block). I can't even online order from other liquor stores with the same vendor due to fraud charges on the card. I miss Kate and her previous team SO much!! read more

I dunno, I can't give it one star because technically I was sold beer, but culturally this store no longer fits in with all the other businesses on the street. I wonder if they will stay open long with this new approach. The neighborhood has definitely lost a great shop. - an obvious change of ownership since I had last visited. I walked my dog over from my neighborhood east of Monaco. I came in and there was only one guy working and he was talking loudly to someone on his phone and barely stopped to greet me. The old staff would usually say hi and ask if they could help me find something. Also they had a huge wine selection before and could recommend something at a price point and harmony with food. I went back to the beer section. It was not nearly as nice a selection as with the old owners, but surprisingly they did have a few imported 20oz bottles. I came back to the front of the store to pay and they have lotto tickets and other stuff like any typical whatever liquor store. He did give me a dog biscuit which was nice. read more

They took a neighborhood gem and turned it into a POS "liquor store". If you could call it that. The care, knowledge, friendliness has been replaced with scratch off lotto tix and a bitcoin machine. I honestly can't believe it. What happened? Kearney neighborhood is just turning into a forgettable strip mall. read more

Awesome discounts and super nice attendant. Very happy we stopped in. You should too! Awesome selection of alcohol

Wow, I am completely gutted. This used to be our place to go and to see it in such shambles is heartbreaking. It used to be a Friday evening wine tasting and buying a bottle of wine to enjoy. Now it's degraded into a gas station liquor store. Walking in, the air was stuffy and smelled. Plastic bins of cheap shots of liquor crowded the entrance. The wine selection looks as if it has completely been forgotten about. So many open spots. The cashier had nooooo idea whenever someone would come in and be looking for something in particular. Tequila bottles littered the corner. It looked post apocalyptic. I was thinking that people might be a bit hyperbolic but yikes, we'll have to find another place. Avoid, avoid, avoid. read more

The change in ownership is catering to a different clientele. As you enter, you will ping pong between the huge crown royal display and the tacky plastic bins (there are a ton of them) holding hundreds of shooters. The beer selection which still has previous owners writing on the doors is pitiful. The liquor selection is hardly a selection and I was too emotionally drained to look at the wine. Nobody knowledgeable is working in the store. Save yourself a trip and go to Mayfair Liquors to support a small business. It really is unfortunate. read more

I used to love this shop, but Monday (6/9/25) I stopped to buy wine. The guy behind the counter did not acknowledge me; he was yelling at his phone and continued to yell the entire time I was there. Even in the back room, his conversation was so loud and annoying that I just left without buying anything. I stopped at another shop instead and bought several bottles. read more

First time in since ownership change. OMG. I was the only customer and when I asked a question, instead of helping me, the worker (if you can actually call him that) nodded to the direction I should go and then proceeded to pick up the phone and make a call. I walked out and will never ever go back. This was such a nice neighborhood shop. I predict (AND HOPE) it will go out of business in the next 12 months. read more

Watch what they do with their point system. I was shopping here because they are similarly priced to another local store but they offer rewards. Except they frequently clear out your "get points" entry right after you enter it. If it does not say something about the number of points you've earned at the end, they cleared it. I've even stood there and asked "when should I enter my number?" Then I do, and it flashes back to the "Get points" button on their Clover. Only when they let it go through does it tell you that you have earned points. Which is fraud. read more

Devastated to learn that this place recently changed ownership. Almost immediately the layout changed to prominently feature stacks of cheap whisky and a wide assortment of single-shot liquor bottles. What was my favorite wine shop is now another forgettable corner store. All of the 5 star reviews here were once well deserved but no longer apply to this iteration of the business. See you all over at Spinelli's, I hope! read more

How sad what a shite-hole this has become. Clerk doesn't greet you, doesn't thank you for your purchase, nevermind trying to get a recommendation. This used to be a wonderful place, but has fallen VERY far. Would not recommend at all. Go to Marczyk instead. read more

The new owners are rude and insolent; prices have gone up substantially. It's a shame we lost the neighborhood gem we once had. The guy generally working there is just nasty. read more

Used to be the favorite gem of a neighborhood wine shop, last time I went in it's under new ownership and is just a junky convenience store now. Plastic bins full of shooters, cigarettes. Such a loss! read more

I've had quite different experiences at Grape Expectations since my first review. Over the last 6+ yrs the customer service is snobby at best, sometimes condescending. There's been some great employees over the years but they don't seem to last long. I am happy to now buy wine more conveniently while grocery shopping and skip the frustration of dealing with stuffiness here. read more

We love this local beverage shop! Everyone is super friendly, great selections of wine and beer and liquor (including local!). Their reward system is the best so def join, and my pup will never say no to their snacks they give him! read more

It appears GE is now under new management and the transition is disappointing to say the least. Where great wine and high-end liquor was once valued, the store now promotes lotto tickets, shooters and stimulants. This is not only tone deaf when considering the type of franchises on this block but also the neighborhood in general and the value a noteworthy wine/liquor retailer could bring. read more

The recent sale has finally ruined this place - it's only been a few weeks and they've chosen to pivot from selling a nice wine selection to featuring a wide assortment of airport liquor bottles. A truly incredible choice. It's especially interesting that the literal hundreds of mini liquor bottles are the first thing that greet you as you enter the store. The extra large Crown Royal display brings that Colfax chic vibe to the very same block with two James Beard winners. I really can't imagine how this could have missed the mark more. Finding myself held in deep suspense for when the pet care place flips to a payday loans next week. Genuinely thrilling. read more

Great local store! They're very helpful with wine and liquor suggestions - they have an impressive collection of snacks, as well. And if you forget something small (like a lime) and you've already run your card and you're on the way out, they'll say "it's on the house"... that's how you build customer loyalty! Five stars for these folks! read more

THE Park Hill wine store, where north and south meet in oenophile bliss. It really doesn't matter which side of of 23rd you reside, we can all agree that Grape Expectations has whatever you need wine-wise. I'm a big fan of Scarpetta wines, from the same proprietors as Tavernetta and Frasca, and Grape Expectations has been carrying that label for several years now. Now they even have the "Frico" in a can! Last time I visited it was chillin' in the fridge. Speaking of, the cooler has everything one might need last-minute. Bottle of sparkling to celebrate a b-day? Sure! Rose for a picnic? Take your pick between French or Sonoma Coast. Canned vino to sneak into Lakeside Amusement Park? You know it. If you're not doing your wine selection last minute, the store has plenty of finer wines to browse Unlike the frequented corner liquor stores all over Denver, GE has lesser-known bottles so if you like that sort of thing, it's very entertaining to see what they have that's different from the rest. Side note: If you sign up for a free "frequent flyer" account, I believe there's some insider goodness involved. I haven't reached that level of discounts or emails, but that's OK. I like 'em anyway. read more

This is now my neighborhood beer/wine store and I la-la-love it. Why you ask? Well, let me tell you... 1. They have a lovely selection of wine (even carrying 4 packs of bubbly splits so I can have one drink of my favorite without being committed to a whole bottle.) 2. They are very knowledgeable about aforementioned wines, and don't make you feel bad for not being as wine-smart. 3. The beer selection is pretty awesome, too. And they are just as willing to chat hops as grapes so Coach is pretty excited to get his brews from here. 4. They do tastings on the regular. 5. They have a frequent buyer card that you don't have to carry. You just sign up and tell them your name when you check out and they add your purchases to your account for credit towards the frequent buyer program. While it's a fairly small store I think they've really included good choices in their space, the store is always clean, and the staff is always friendly. What more could I ask for? read more

I am walking distance from Grape Expectations and have been a loyal customer until today.....6/17/20. I know masks are mandated, but I forgot minetoday and I was screamed at when I opened the door. They know me atthis store, so there was no need to scream......can'tcome4 in, turn around, leave! I leftand I will not return. You have lost a previously loyal customer. Joy Bloom read more

I tripped on this store as I toured the lovely city of Denver and man, was I impressed! To start, they practice impeccable COVID precautions and are stalwart, but very courteous about it! Second, their selection is outstanding including many local options (eg, they have a great relationship with the skyrocketing Leopold Brothers!). Third, their staff was both friendly and very knowledgeable! Very impressed with all three associates. And lastly, their prices were amazing! If you're in the hunt for any drinks, it's an absolute must visit and worth going out of your way. read more

This is my friendly neighborhood liquor store. It's clean and nice, so I guess I really should call it a wine store to distance it from the negative connotations of a liquor store, but I tend to buy more beer than wine here.... hmm.... what a dilemma.... whatever you want to call it, it's recommendable. The employees are really friendly and helpful--more so perhaps than the owner, who dropped the ball on a special order wine we asked for. But all around it's a great little store. Surprisingly good selection of wine and beer given it's location and size. They have wine tastings!! (Their website is outdated by a couple of years as I write this, but they do have tastings frequently.) And they're open until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. I think that's pretty good for a small neighborhood place. read more

I love this little wine and spirits shop! I live just down the street so it's incredibly convenient for me to go when I'm looking for a last minute wine purchase. The staff is fairly knowledgeable about the wine they carry and are very good at offering a selection that is within what you request. I usually will give a price point and what I'm going to pair it with and they can easily recommend some favorites. They have a loyalty program that tracks points for you as well and gives you discounts when you reach a certain point amount. Love this place! read more

Man I love this place. I love the fact that they remember me and are super friendly, but maybe I just drink too much and therefore am there too often. Who knows... But this place has a wonderful craft beer selection for a smaller liquor store and they keep the stock rotating so you get new things quite often. They are supremely knowledgeable and have a giant wine selection as the name implies. They also do tastings here very frequently that totally rock. read more

Being located across the street from my place, I would give them a decent rating on convenience alone. However, their unique wine and beer selection substantiate a good review as well. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and have provided me excellent suggestions on wine and beer choices on multiple occasions. They offer wine tastings on Friday and Saturday evenings which consist of some incredibly distinctive selections outside of your usual Yellow Tail. Although prices may not be as reasonable as larger outlets, they pride themselves in quality over quantity. What's more, they are one of the very few liquor stores in all of Colorado that offer up my favorite beers from my current favorite brewery, Abita! read more

Great selection for a neighborhood liquor store. I don't think I've ever walked out without what I went in looking for. The best part of Grape Expectations is the staff. They are always very friendly and helpful. I don't think there's a single product in the store that Travis doesn't know something about. Sign up for rewards program, and you'll get $5 off every now and then. read more

This is also my local neighborhood store. To agree with Carrie, it's very clean and nice. They have an excellent selection of beer (domestic to some 750 ml of Belgian beer - any store that carries St. Bernardus 12 ABT is a-ok with me!), wine, and spirits. The staff are friendly, and most are quite helpful with recommendations of wine if you need it. Most of the wine is reasonably priced at under $30. This isn't the place to go if you're seeking a *really* nice bottle for a special dinner, but if you're looking for everyday drinkers, it's perfect! read more

This store is such an amalgamation. It certainly has a wine focus, advertising 10% off Colorado wines the day I visited. Trouble was, I couldn't find the Colorado wine. The signage wasn't prominent and easily overlooked. The employees seemed more focused gabbing amongst each other and not that approachable. I finally wondered to the back where someone else proved really helpful. Quick notes: They have an extremely well priced Rochefort 10 ($7.49), easily one of the best Belgian beers in the world. Most wines are priced $10+. I wish there were a few cheaper options, but perhaps the wine was well-priced. I'm not an expert. I did leave with a nice Chilean wine for an outdoor picnic. That proved to be a winner, so nods to Grape for having good options, an interesting beer selection, but mixed customer service. read more

SOUR Grape Expectations... These folks get an absolute A for their beer selection and a resounding D- from me for their customer service. Granted, the short and stocky guy retrieved a cart for me to put my selections in (Good on you, dude!) but when it came to checkout the skinny guy behind the counter had the personality of a pin worm. He was snotty, arrogant and completely unhelpful. We bought enough goodies to fill a box, yet none of the three men behind the counter offered to help me get it to my car. Chivalry, I do not need. Courtesy, well, that goes a long way. The prices were so outrageous you would think Denver was a dry county and we were buying the slosh on a backstreet. Won't be back again. I'll take my business elsewhere, thank you. read more

I just found this Nice local liquor store! They have a great selection of beer and wine, The staff is friendly, and they have a frequent flyer program! All of these things will make me go back time and time again especially since it's only a stones throw away from my house! Score! I can't wait to go in for the in store tastings and to try the huge bomber selection! Keep it up guys! read more

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Great beer selection, Excellent wine selection and staff that can guide you to the right bottle. The staff has always been friendly to my wife and I. Always attentive and spot on regarding any selections they assist you with. 5 star rating all the way around and I am not a five star slinger. I save it for the best of the best. If your looking to pick up your 40oz of Mad Dog 20/20 or a bottle of fortified wine like Bottleofliquidcourage, best to head south to Colfax. read more

Small and cute neighborhood liquor store. Super friendly staff and well versed in wine. My girlfriends and I stopped by after dinner to continue our wine night at my place and they made wonderful recommendations. Will definitely be back! read more

I love being able to walk to a neighborhood beer/wine/liquor store! Great prices, knowledgeable, dog friendly too! They always give my dog a treat whenever we come here and occasionally, they have wine tastings that are all great recommendations! Love it here! read more

I was visiting from out of town, and asked for local beer suggestions. Joe proceeded to share a wealth of knowledge with me - way more help than I've ever received in a liquor store. Excellent selection of Colorado beers, and a super helpful staff. read more

They've become my booze source of choice. Much better than the super sketchy places on Colfax that are even closer to my house, Grape Expectations is clean, well-lit, and always feels safe and sound. I'm very picky about beer selection and these guys generally keep a well-stocked cooler with a pretty good array of local, national, and international brews. The dudes that work there are all friendly and knowledgeable, though one of the guys that works there consistently creeps my girlfriend out because of his piercing gaze. I don't think he's actually creepy, he just has a strange way of interacting with you. Check this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

These guys know their wine, and have a truly incredible selection. I'm hooked. Period.

Love this place! Very nice local liquor store. Have frequent wine tastings with discounts on the tasted wines...have purchased new wines just from the tasting. Great selection and great customer service! Feels great that they remember me and my partner. read more

Grape Expectations is everything you want in a neighborhood liquor store. The selection is incredible and the staff is very knowledgable. They can always recommend a great local craft beer or local spirit. The wine selection in a store this size is awesome. They typically have tastings on Friday and Saturday night. One of the staff, Nadia, is always very helpful and definitely not hard on the eyes if you know what I mean. read more

Great wine selection here - you can generally trust anything you buy here. Everything's a buck or two more than elsewhere, but it's worth it for the convenience, cleanliness, expertise and cute boys who work here ;-) read more