Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileGreen Valley Grill
Greensboro, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Green Valley Grill pairs a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence list of over 500 wines with an artisanal cocktail menu that includes zero-proof takes. Jazz nights add signature drinks like Lady Ella. The beer list leans on North Carolina breweries, and the spirits shelf reaches Macallan 25. A serious wine destination with more than a token bar program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Just in Thyme, a Lillet Rosé-based cocktail with blood orange-thyme agave, prosecco, and soda ($14). For wine, the Mandois Brut 'Origine' Champagne at $17 a glass is a reasonable splurge. Explore the reserve wine list for rare vintages.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the award-winning, extensive list with a dedicated reserve section. Cocktail fans can find creative signature drinks, including zero-proof options. Beer drinkers can sample a range of North Carolina craft brews.
- When should I go?
- Thursday evenings feature Cocktails and Jazz events, a good time to experience the cocktail program in action.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails mostly $14, with some at $15. Wines by the glass range $7-$20; bottles from $23 to $1,000 for large formats. Reserve bottles run $110-$575. Spirits pours $8-$375. Zero-proof cocktails $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list's size and award set it apart, but the cocktail program's zero-proof adaptations and jazz-themed drinks add character. Bar offerings span from a $5 North Carolina Kölsch to a $375 Macallan 25 pour.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, with numerous signature and featured cocktails including zero-proof versions. The Jazz Menu highlights drinks like Lady Ella and Jazz Standard. Thursday Cocktails and Jazz events showcase the artisanal approach.
Menu strengths
- — Numerous signature cocktails with a range of flavors, from thyme-agave to spicy peach.
- — Zero-proof versions available for several cocktails, broadening the menu.
- — Special Jazz Menu and Thursday events add a distinct programming angle.
Standout selections
- — Just in Thyme: Lillet Rosé, blood orange-thyme agave, prosecco, soda ($14).
- — Hot Gossip: Knob Creek, peach schnapps, spicy peach syrup, sweet tea ($15).
- — Silk Road Sour: Conniption Kinship Gin, hibiscus ginger simple, sour mix ($14).
Pricing: Most signature cocktails $14; some $15. Zero-proof versions $7.
Wine
Over 500 wines from Italy, France, Spain, and the US. The list earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. A dedicated reserve section includes high-end bottles and rare vintages.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list with deep global coverage and rare vintages.
- — Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognizes the program's quality.
- — Reserve section offers bottles from $110 to $575, appealing to collectors.
Standout selections
- — Mandois Brut 'Origine' Champagne: $17 glass / $83 bottle.
- — Merryvale 'Starmont' Chardonnay, Carneros '22: $12 glass / $46 bottle.
- — Valpolicella Ripasso, Remo Farina '23: $12 glass / $46 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $7-$20. Bottles $23-$1,000 for large formats. Reserve bottles $110-$575.
Beer
The beer menu emphasizes North Carolina craft breweries, with domestic and imported options. Styles range from pale ales to Trappist ales, with prices from $4 to $17.
Menu strengths
- — Strong focus on local North Carolina breweries, from Oskar Blues to Wicked Weed.
- — Variety of styles covers pale ale, porter, hefeweizen, IPA, brown ale, and Kölsch.
- — Affordable pricing for NC beers, between $5 and $8.
Standout selections
- — Dale's Pale Ale, Oskar Blues, Brevard, NC ($6).
- — People's Porter, Foothills, Winston-Salem, NC ($6).; Sweet Josie Brown Ale, Lonerider, Raleigh, NC ($8).
Pricing: Prices range $4-$17; NC beers $5-$8.
Nonalcoholic
Zero-proof versions of several signature cocktails are offered at $7 each. Non-alcoholic beers include Athletic Brewing 'Free Wave', Partake Brewing, and Heineken N/A at $6.
Menu strengths
- — Zero-proof versions of popular cocktails like Just in Thyme and Hibiscus Mule.
- — Multiple non-alcoholic beer options, including an IPA and a blonde ale.
Standout selections
- — Just in Thyme (Zero Proof): Lillet Rosé, blood orange-thyme agave, prosecco, soda ($7).
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $7. Non-alcoholic beers $6.
Spirits
Spirits are offered as 2 oz pours, with prices from $8 to $375. The selection spans bourbon, Scotch, tequila, mezcal, cognac, and rye, including rare bottles like Macallan 25 and Don Julio 1942.
Menu strengths
- — Wide price range from $8 to $375, accommodating varied budgets.
- — Includes rare, high-end offerings such as Macallan 25 and Don Julio 1942.
- — Multiple spirit categories covered, from bourbon to cognac.
Standout selections
- — Macallan 25 year Scotch, 2 oz pour ($375).
- — Don Julio 1942 Tequila, 2 oz pour ($39).
- — WhistlePig 10 year Rye, 2 oz pour ($24).
Pricing: 2 oz pours range $8-$375. Bourbon $8-$25, Scotch to $375.
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