What’s a wine that goes well with [food you want to pair the wine with]? What’s a good wine for around [your price range]? If I usually like [insert your favorite type of wine], what similar wines can you recommend? What’s your current favorite wine? What’s new in your shop that you’re excited about? What region(s) are the best values in wines coming from? What is a good wine to serve at a dinner party? How should I store my wine? (Ask after you have made your selections so the seller can give you specific recommendations based on the type(s) of wine your bought.)