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Village Market’s wine department is Metro Detroit’s most curated — over 900 bottles spanning France, Italy, California, and the globe, chosen by people who love wine as much as you do.
Sure, most grocery stores have a wine section. But Village Market’s curated wine sets them apart from the rest. When you step into the walk-in, temperature-controlled cellar at 18330 Mack Ave, you’re not looking at a wall of familiar labels organized by color and price. You’re inside a curated collection of bottles, spanning every major wine-producing region on earth, selected by people who spend time thinking about what belongs there.
For Grosse Pointe residents looking for the best wine selection in Metro Detroit — whether that means a Wednesday night bottle of natural Beaujolais, a proper aged Barolo for a special dinner, or a case of exceptional value Burgundy that will impress the guests — this is the answer on Mack Ave.
This is your orientation to what Village Market’s wine cellar offers, how to navigate it, and how to get the most out of one of Grosse Pointe’s most distinctive spots for food and drink.
Wine is profoundly sensitive to temperature. Stored too warm, it ages prematurely and loses freshness. Exposed to temperature swings, it expands and contracts through the cork, eventually oxidizing. Light accelerates degradation. A temperature-controlled cellar isn’t a luxury — it’s the baseline condition for wine to be what it’s supposed to be when you open it.
The ideal storage temperature for most wine is between 55F and 58F, held stable year-round. Village Market’s cellar maintains these conditions for every bottle in the collection, which means the Champagne you pick up in August is in the same condition as it was the day it arrived — and the aged Burgundy you’ve been waiting for hasn’t been quietly ruined by a Michigan summer.
“A great wine shop isn’t defined by having every bottle ever made — it’s defined by knowing why every bottle on its shelf is worth carrying, and being able to tell you.”
Village Market’s wine selection spans every major producing region, organized to make exploration intuitive. Here’s a tour of what you’ll find and what makes each region distinctive.
The foundation of the wine world’s vocabulary. France’s depth in our cellar is exceptional — from village-level Burgundy and classified Bordeaux to natural Beaujolais, mineral Chablis, and a serious Champagne selection for every occasion.
Italy’s incredible diversity — from the austere Nebbiolo power of Barolo to the bright acidity of great Chianti Classico — is well represented. Our selection includes both the iconic denominations and the hidden gems that serious Italian wine lovers seek out.
From iconic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons to the elegant Pinot Noirs of the Russian River Valley and Oregon’s Willamette Valley, our American section reflects the full range of what domestic wine growing has achieved.
Spain and Portugal offer some of the best quality-to-value in the wine world. Tempranillo from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, bright and saline Albariño from Rias Baixas, and the muscular complexity of Priorat are all well represented.
German Riesling — especially dry Spätlese and GG-level wines from the Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz — is among the world’s great white wines. Austria’s Grüner Veltliner is the perfect food wine. Both are underappreciated and exceptional value.
Mendoza Malbec, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, South African Chenin Blanc, and the cool-climate elegance of Australia’s Yarra Valley — our New World selection highlights producers delivering genuine quality and character at every price point.
One of the great advantages of shopping at Village Market is that the wine cellar sits alongside one of Metro Detroit’s finest cheese departments, specialty foods, and premium meat & seafood counters — meaning a complete entertaining experience in a single stop. Here are pairing principles to guide you through the store.
Build from the wine back. A Champagne Blanc de Blancs works with everything from fresh Brie to aged Comté. For a red-focused board, choose a Pinot Noir — its low tannin and bright acidity harmonize with most cheese styles without fighting them.
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon or an aged Barolo for a special occasion. For grass-finished beef’s leaner profile, try a Right Bank Bordeaux (Merlot-dominant) or a Côtes du Rhône — the earthier character plays beautifully against grass-finished meat.
Village Market’s seafood selection pairs brilliantly with Chablis, Muscadet, or a mineral Sancerre for white fish and shellfish. For richer preparations — salmon, tuna — a white Burgundy or aged Meursault is ideal. Rosé Champagne for oysters is one of life’s great simple pleasures.
Loire Valley reds (Chinon, Saumur-Champigny) with charcuterie — the Cabernet Franc’s earthy character and slight herbaceousness make it the natural companion. Fresh goat cheese calls for the region’s whites — Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé.
Champagne. Always Champagne. A Blanc de Blancs or a prestige cuvée brings acidity, minerality, and fine effervescence that complement every caviar variety. Premium vodka, served ice-cold, is the only other acceptable answer.
Whether you’re a confident aficionado or someone who feels lost looking at a large selection, Village Market’s wine team is there to help. A few orienting principles make the cellar easier to navigate independently.
The most useful thing you can tell a sommelier is not a grape variety or region — it’s your occasion and your food. “I’m making a beef tenderloin for six people on Saturday and want something special but not outrageously expensive” is a better brief than “I’d like a Cabernet.” Occasion, food, budget, and any style preferences (prefer lighter wines? Love something with age?) give the team what they need to make a great recommendation.
Some of the most exciting wine in Village Market’s cellar comes from regions that don’t command premium prices — Beaujolais crus, southern Italian Primitivo, Spanish Garnacha from old vines in Aragon, Gruner Veltliner from Austria’s Weinviertel. These bottles consistently over-deliver against their price and are where knowledgeable wine buyers find their greatest value.
One of the most underused wine categories in home entertaining is Champagne and quality sparkling wine. The reflexive association with celebration means most people reach for Champagne only a few times a year — but it’s actually one of the most food-versatile wines on the table.
A proper Brut Champagne pairs with raw oysters, smoked salmon, fried foods and virtually any cheese. A Blanc de Noirs works with roasted chicken and charcuterie. Rose Champagne with salmon, tuna, and strawberry desserts is as reliable a pairing as exists in the wine world.
Village Market’s cellar maintains a serious Champagne selection — from grower-producers and house wines at every price point. Ask the team for a grower Champagne recommendation and let us show you what this category can do.
This is where Beaujolais crus, entry-level Burgundy, and Italian everyday reds like Barbera d’Asti shine. Accessible, delicious, and priced for Tuesday. Ask the team for our current weeknight favorites.
Aged Barolo, premier cru Burgundy, or a prestige Champagne cuvée. These are the bottles that create lasting memories at the table — and Village Market carries them at prices you won’t find at most specialty retailers.
A beautifully presented bottle of something genuinely interesting makes one of the most personal and thoughtful gifts. The Village Market team can help you choose something that reflects your relationship with the recipient and the occasion.
The single-stop advantage: cheese counter, wine cellar, accompaniments, all in one store. Tell the cheese team what you’re building; the wine team can complete the picture in minutes.
Village Market at 18330 Mack Ave is Grosse Pointe’s premier destination for fine wine. Our temperature-controlled walk-in cellar holds over 900 bottles — a collection curated with the same attention we bring to every other department in the store.
900+ Bottles, Temperature-Controlled — Every bottle in our cellar is stored at proper cellaring temperature, year-round. The wine you pick up is in the same condition as the day it arrived — no heat damage, no temperature swings, no compromises.
Global Selection, Expert Curation — France, Italy, California, Spain, Germany, Austria, Argentina, and beyond. Our selection reflects decades of accumulated expertise and genuine passion for what we carry.
Vino At A Value — Our rotating markdowns highlight wines that over-deliver at their price point. Check our monthly sales page for current featured bottles — these are the picks the team gets excited about.
Set The Table in One Stop — Our wine cellar is steps from the cheese counter, specialty foods, and meat & Seafood department. Come in for wine, leave with a complete dining experience.
Same-Day Delivery via Instacart — Wine, beer, and spirits from Village Market are available on Instacart for same-day delivery across Grosse Pointe and Metro Detroit. Order and receive in as little as one hour. Note: alcohol delivery is subject to local regulations and ID verification upon delivery.
Browse our wine, beer, and spirits selection for same-day delivery across Grosse Pointe and Metro Detroit. The cellar, delivered.
Absolutely — and this is one of the things we’re most proud of. Our team genuinely loves wine and is trained to help you find the right bottle for any occasion, food pairing, budget, or style preference. Come in, tell us what you’re cooking or celebrating, and let us do the rest. You can also call us at (313) 882-2530.
Yes — Village Market’s cellar includes a selection of natural, organic, and biodynamic wines from producers around the world. This category has grown significantly in our selection in recent years, reflecting both our team’s enthusiasm and strong customer demand. Ask at the counter for our current natural wine recommendations.
Yes. For larger purchases including case quantities, we encourage you to reach out to the store directly at (313) 882-2530 or info@villagemarket.net so the team can confirm availability and discuss any applicable discounts. We’re always happy to work with customers planning events, stocking a home cellar, or looking for something specific.
Yes — Village Market partners with Instacart for same-day delivery across Grosse Pointe and surrounding Metro Detroit communities. Wine, beer, and spirits are available through the platform subject to local regulations and age verification upon delivery. Order and receive in as fast as one hour.
Visit our wine department at 18330 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms — or order for same-day delivery through Instacart. Our team is here to help you find exactly the right bottle.