Curated Retail Wine Bar Opening Spring 2026 in the Historic Daniel Building
Downtown · Greenville · Wine Bar / Retail · Visit Website ↗
Updated March 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 11, 2026
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The original Wine House on Haywood Road has become Greenville's go-to for curated wine in an un-stuffy atmosphere. Founders Nathan Luginbill and Nolan Merritt curate a meticulously selected retail and by-the-glass program featuring wines like Domaine Lagille Champagne and Jean-Paul Brun Bourgogne. Weekly tastings and special events build community. The new downtown location in the historic Daniel Building on North Main opens spring 2026.
A wine bar that stocks Domaine Lagille Champagne and Jean-Paul Brun Burgundy in Greenville, South Carolina is making a statement about what a mid-size Southern city can support. The Daniel Building location will be the downtown wine spot to watch in 2026. Three locations total by spring means this concept is validated.
The Bottom Line
Wine House brings curated retail wine and an un-stuffy bar atmosphere to downtown Greenville's Daniel Building in spring 2026. Grower Champagne, small Burgundy producers, and weekly tastings. The wine bar Greenville has been waiting for.
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