Slope Cellars

A rolling-track ladder is a solid indicator of a good wine shop. Slope Cellars uses one to reach a wall-to-wall collection of global bottles, marked by an impressive assortment of French wines as well as a broad selection of $12-and-under offerings. Look for organic and local wines marked with a star. Free in-store two-hour wine and spirits tastings are typically held Thursdays through Sundays (there’s a calendar on its website).