# Mechanized Wine Bars The Hostile Grape Wine Cellar Offers 160 Wines By the Glass By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostile-grape-wine-cellar References: [lasvegascritics](http://www.lasvegascritics.com/reviews/hostile-grape.html) & [themresort](http://www.themresort.com/dining/hostilegrape.html) The Hostile Grape Wine Cellar in Las Vegas is an excellent place for seasoned grape geeks, novice connoisseurs and wine virgins alike to come together and try out different wines in a hip and cozy atmosphere that encourages conversation to flow as liberally as the wine. The Hostile Grape Wine Cellar has truly embraced technology, in that it requires guests to purchase $5 pre-paid tasting cards that they can then top up to enjoy a variety of wines from around the world, offered in pours of one, three or five ounces. Credits can be purchased in $25 increments. The Hostile Grape's collection of wines includes American, Italian and French selections as well as offerings from Spain, South Africa, Germany alongside wines from more obscure locations. The [innovative dispensing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholremoved-tasting-flight) allows wine-lovers to easily sample and soak in a variety of wines, while the decor and overall vibe encourages a [fun social experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-wine-tasting). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated Wine Dispensers:** Innovative technology in wine dispensing systems can improve customer experience and encourage more wine sampling. - **Prepaid Tasting Cards:** Prepaid tasting cards can simplify the payment process for consumers and provide a revenue stream for businesses. - **International Wine Collections:** Offering a diverse range of wines from all over the world can attract customers and provide a unique selling point for businesses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wine and Beverage Service:** Wine bars and restaurants can benefit from incorporating automated dispensers and prepaid tasting cards to their business plans. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Automated wine dispensers and diverse wine offerings can enhance the wine-tasting experience for guests in hotels, resorts and other tourist destinations. - **Technology and Manufacturing:** Manufacturing businesses can explore opportunities to innovate on wine dispensing systems and technology for use in hospitality and other industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Wine Tasting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-night-tasting-experience.md) - [Interactive Wine Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharevino.md) - [Gamified Wine Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grape-detective.md) - [Single-Serve Wine Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin-vinitas.md) - [Overlooked Wine Bottle Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-a-to-z-di-vini-divini.md) - [NYC Wine Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buchette-del-vino-nyc.md) - [Customizable Wine Investment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-investment-platform.md) - [Next-Gen Wine Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rookie-club.md) - [Halloween Wine Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-candy-pairings.md)