What are the best wine stores in Milwaukee

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I have a friend there who has asked. Someone who likes wine but is not at all into wine and who does not know the slightest thing about wine.

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If Grapes and Grain still exists in Mequon, just outside Milwaukee, they would be the choice. If not, then Ray’s Wine & Spirits in downtown.

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Waterford Wine Co. on Brady St. Great for geeks and beginners.

Grapes & Grain has been gone for several years now.
Ray’s has a lot of good wine, but they also have a lot of bad wine. The emphasis seem to just be a having a lot of wine. It’s also located in Wauwatosa, the first suburb west of Milwaukee.

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Thats what happens when you have been gone for 7 years, you lose track. I liked G&G, use to have some really nice harder to get wines.

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Going to be in Milwaukee next week, taking a Viking cruise of the Great Lakes. Any stores in town recommended to pick up a few bottles to bring on board? Trying to void packing wine for this trip.

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Waterford remains the best show in town. Ray’s in Wauwatosa has arguably better selection but the prices are mediocre to outright laughable (the last time I was there they had 2019 Cantemerle for $75!). Also I’m guessing you’ll be closer to downtown for the cruise, so Waterford should be more convenient.

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another Waterford vote.

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Thanks, Brian was very helpful at Waterford. Arranged for them to drop off at our hotel on Wednesday too

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