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Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
1660 Johnston StreetVancouver, BC V6H 3S2
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
(604) 602-1120
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 9:30 am - 8 pm
Thu-Fri 9:30 am - 9:30 pm
Sat 9 am - 9:30 pm
Sun 9 am - 8 pm
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for Liberty Wine Merchants
All Reviews
Despite the prices, Liberty has a darn good selection of tasty vintages, especially on the high end. This location has some incredible Bordeaux 1st growths, including Petrus. While slightly, and by slightly I mean extremely, out of my price range, it's still kinda cool to see a $1500 bottle in the case.
They do still have wines I'm open to, especially from BC - the real ones from BC, not the ones with grapes bought elsewhere and bottled here and then labeled British Columbia wine. Luckily, there are new labeling laws to help us consumers choose those that are authentically from our province.
Not only do they have a good selection from decent to the worlds best, but the staff are very helpful and happy to sell me what I want. When I ask for a bottle within a certain price range exhibiting certain characteristics, the knowledgeable sales clerks direct me to exactly what I'm looking for without trying to upsell - much appreciated.
While I prefer Marquis on Davie, when I'm on Granville Island shopping for Sunday dinner ingredients and need some wine, Liberty hits the spot.
Pretty small space, ok selection.
OK staff, I was treated to a spiel about a Rhone the guy knew nothing about, if you don't know, and don't know me, be careful what you say, you can look really foolish.
Has a good selection of wine of the Alsace.
I take a look now and then.
There is no need to be intimidated by purchasing wine at Liberty Wine Merchants. The staff have dedicated much of their lives to the gaining of wine knowledge so you can be sure that they will answer any questions you may have, regardless of how silly you think you sound.
I spotted Liberty Wines while perusing Granville Island and I was overcome by a craving for a lovely rose'. At first, I took a gander around the store and later decided on asking for assistance. My understanding and knowledge of wine is tolerable but it is nowhere near the genius of the the staff here, so why not take advantage? A friendly gentleman assisted me in finding a chilled bottle of rose', created locally and within my budget. He was even kind enough to offer me a sample of a French rose' but in finding out that it had been opened too many days ago, he decided that it was not good enough for me. How nice of him to test it out for me!
When I arrived home, I toasted up some French bread and poured myself a glass of Wild Goose Blanc y Noirs rose. I could get used to this!
This very convenient wine shop is right across from the Public Market on Granville Island making it the perfect place to grab a bottle to accompany any delights that fill your shopping bags.
It is a compact wine shop with a world-wide selection of bottles. There is a small refrigerated section on the back wall near the tills where you can grab a bottle of chilled white or some bubbly. The staff is very knowledgeable and eager to help you choose the right wine.
Liberty also hosts some wine tasting events and has a wine school for those who take Happy Hour seriously.
This is a great place to go for a bottle for a special occasion. But for people on a budget, there are few wines below the $20 mark.
