Wine Bar
Unclaimed profilegrove
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Grove pairs a sommelier-driven wine program with creative cocktails from Bar Manager Josh Nicholson. The list spans global regions with half-glass pours, while the weekly Cellar Uncorked features rare bottles. Cocktails like the 'unlikely in Manhattan' show technical range, and a dedicated nonalcoholic section gives the program depth.
- What should I order?
- Start with the 'unlikely in Manhattan' ($17), a cognac-based cocktail with Floc de Gascogne and Cardamaro, or the 'mr. Green genes' ($13) for a mezcal-tequila base. From the wine list, the Corison Winery Cabernet Sauvignon is a worthy splurge at $35 a glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the sommelier-curated list and half-glass pours, while cocktail fans can explore inventive seasonal drinks. The nonalcoholic section makes it welcoming for those avoiding alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Visit during the weekly Cellar Uncorked to try a sommelier-selected rare wine by the glass.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $17, wines by the glass from $9 to $35, and bottles up to $500. Beer is $4-$10, and nonalcoholic cocktails run $9-$12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Beverage Director Tristan Walczewski, an Advanced Sommelier, curates a wine list with global depth, while Bar Manager Josh Nicholson crafts fresh, seasonal cocktails. The weekly Cellar Uncorked and Vino & Vita wine club add structured discovery.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative cocktails by Bar Manager Josh Nicholson use fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu spans a wide range of spirits and styles, from a cognac-based Manhattan variation to a mezcal-tequila refresher. A customer praised the 'Unknown Legend' as the best they've had.
Menu strengths
- — Bar Manager Josh Nicholson develops cocktails with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- — Menu includes a diverse range of cocktails, from a cognac-based Manhattan variation to a mezcal-tequila refresher.
Standout selections
- — Unlikely in Manhattan — Maxime Trijol VSOP cognac, Floc de Gascogne, Luxardo cherry liqueur, Cardamaro ($17)
- — Famous last words — Norden aquavit, yellow chartreuse, Luxardo maraschino, acid-adjusted orange ($16)
- — Mr. Green genes — Sauza cien años tequila, Banhez mezcal, green chartreuse, cucumber, lime, basil ($13)
Pricing: $13-$17
Wine
The wine program is extensive and thoughtfully curated by Beverage Director Tristan Walczewski, an Advanced Sommelier. It covers New and Old World regions with by-the-glass and bottle options, plus a weekly rare wine feature and a wine club.
Menu strengths
- — Beverage Director Tristan Walczewski, an Advanced Sommelier, curates the wine collection.
- — Weekly 'The Cellar Uncorked' features a sommelier-selected rare wine by the glass.
- — Wine club 'Vino & Vita' offers monthly curated wines and member perks.
Standout selections
- — Spotlight: Corison Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA, 2016 ($35/glass)
- — Chardonnay — Kumeu River, Auckland, NZ, 2020 ($16/60)
- — Syrah — Lower East by Gramercy Cellars, Columbia Valley, WA, 2017 ($16/60)
Pricing: $9-$35 by the glass; bottles up to $500
Beer
A compact but interesting beer list includes pilseners, IPAs, and a nonalcoholic wheat ale, with local Michigan representation from Transient Ales and Brewery Nyx.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local Michigan breweries such as Transient Ales and Brewery Nyx.
- — Offers a variety of styles from pilsener to DIPA.
Standout selections
- — Juice is Loose DIPA — Transient Ales, Bridgman, MI ($10)
- — Champagne Velvet Premium Pilsener — Upland Brewing Co., Bloomington, IN ($4)
Pricing: $4-$10
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated nonalcoholic cocktail section offers creative zero-proof options like the '(na)ked nagroni' and 'bird + branch', plus a nonalcoholic wheat ale. Priced from $9 to $12.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated nonalcoholic cocktail section with creative options.; Includes a nonalcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — (na)ked nagroni — Sanbitter, grapefruit-rosemary demerara, lime ($9)
- — Bird + branch — espresso, orgeat, coconut, pineapple ($10)
Pricing: $9-$12 for cocktails; $6 for NA beer
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