This is a list of my favorite wine stores in New Jersey, they all have great variety, good value and their
own special niches. I am not rating them in any particular order..except the first one since it has no
equal.
The Wine Library, www.winelibrary.com, this is what the true defined Superstore is..it is a two
story office building wine/liquor store located on the Millburn/Springfield border. Gary Vaynerchuk is a
marketing genius and internet guru. His www.winelibrarytv.com is one of the most successful video
wine blogs in the country. The store has a food shop that specializes in cheese of all kinds and a wide
favorite of other goodies. To a wine lover this store is like a kid in a candy store, if you can’t find your
wine here, then it does not exist or that vintage is sold out. The staff knows wine and will spend as
much time with you as needed.The cold room upstairs is wine is HUGE, the biggest in the state. They
have wine tasting on most weekends and Gary throws an charity wine event in the fall at The Manor in
West Orange which is a must go.
Total Wine, www.totalwine.com, they have stores in Union, River Edge, Cherry Hill and West
Orange. Huge selection of wines, over 8,000, knowledgeable staff, well laid out store.
Bayway Liquors, located on Bayway Ave, off Bayway circle on Route 1/9. Good selection, especially
some older vintages. Known for their Bayway 100, a select group of wines that they recommend that
are reasonable price wise. Knowledgeable staff if you need any guidance.
Joe Canal’s, they have stores in Lawrenceville, Hammonton, Egg Harbour, Woodbridge, Sickerville and
Cape May. Huge selection, well laid out stores, have tasting at times.
The Wine Concierge, www.gourmetwc.com, located in sleepy Allenhurst, more of a boutique
wines shop with some smaller wineries not found elsewhere. Mike Cohen is the owner, and he
knows his stuff, very knowledgeable with wines from France. They always have wine and food tastings
on the weekends. Great selection of cheeses and some specialty foods. Has a few times each year
wine dinners with some great vineyard owners.
Glendale Liquors, they have stores located in Kendall Park, Trenton and Mercerville. A no frills
warehouse type of store, great selection, great prices. The owners are very knowledgeable about
wine.
Ocean Wine and Spirits, located on Route 35 South in Ocean Twp. Big selection, well laid out store
with knowledgeable staff. Usually they have wine tasting on weekends.