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The Griswold Inn Wine Bar

Essex · Essex · American, Tapas

✔️The Reliable

The Griswold Inn Wine Bar isn't trying to be a destination wine list — it's a well-kept, California-focused program that does its job in a genuinely charming setting. If you're in Essex for the evening, it'll take care of you; just don't show up expecting surprises.

Crowd Pleasers

Fair

Basic Stemmed

Willing but Green

Set & Forget

Acceptable

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