I just had a very strange experience here. Even though I moved to Sleepy Hollow a year ago, I just started going to this wine shop maybe two months ago and was VERY impressed with it--the impressive displays, the cordial staff--a real win, win in my opinion. Tonight I wandered in looking for a finer Cabernet--not super pricey but around the $40-$50 price range. I directed myself to those wines and asked the clerk what made these wines so special. His answers included, "They taste really good," or "The label is enticing." Well, I wasn't completely satisfied with those answers but I decided to purchase the wine anyway when the owner came to me and said, "I don't like your tone, and if you're not going to purchase the wine, I'd like you to leave." She then escorted me to the door. It was clear that they didn't have an experienced wine staff. I have no problem with that. But in the few times that I've purchased wine there, it's clear that this is very true. It's a lovely store with a nice selection, but it clearly lacks knowledge of wine. read more

If you care about what you drink, you should shop here. They have the best local selection of spirits, bar none. The prices are fair, and you can find occasional bargains. But what I really love is the personal service. Last week I was looking for a relatively obscure apertif (bianco vermouth). When they didn't have it in stock, they ordered it that day. A bottle was sitting in my bar two days later. read more

Expert recommendations for wine for family dinner. Family were delighted with selections. Made me look good!

Grape Expectations began with a unique system of porthole-like shelving that guides customers by dividing the wines by style. For example: the Full and Spicy section includes American Zinfandel and Australian Shiraz; Bubbly holds Spanish Cava and Italian Prosecco, as well as Champagne; Crisp and Refreshing houses both New Zealand and French Sauvignon Blanc and so forth. A shoppers delight. Makes choosing wines for home use easy and learning about new wines a breeze. read more

Grape Expectations - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Tarrytown, New York

Knowledgeable, great selection, priced fairly. Plus it's Wine so where do you go wrong? Going to Stock up for quarantine

Super local place to get some great deals on whiskey and wine. Very nice selection all around and very friendly. There might be the odd one lace with better prices in one or to items but this is a local venue and nicely laid out, a place you can roam around and get a good deal without getting ripped off. Good to support your local merchants when they are great in return and Grape Expectations is that kind of place. read more

To be honest, I hardly know anything about wine. I'll come to Grape Expectations randomly and grab a bottle of wine for dinner, or stock of on booze for a party or something. Their prices are average for the area (which is to say you can probably get stuff cheaper outside of Tarrytown). It's my local liquor store, so I hold it close to my heard...so when I needed to get something really extravagant for my father's 60th birthday, this was a natural place to start. My father's a big time tequila drinker and I wanted to find something that would knock his socks off, so I asked the staff at GE what they knew and they were honest that tequila's not necessarily their area of expertise. However, they took my information and then a day later I got a call from them that they had done some research, found out about a rare, but extremely well reviewed bottle that they could get shortly. They then called me when it arrived just the next day, and when I picked it up, they had printed out some information and tasting notes on it. And the most important thing is that it passed the "father test." The customer service here is amazing, and the staff is great! read more

Very nice organized, owner was really nice, he listened, recommended a few wines. Great experience

Not only did this store have all the varieties of Doc's hard ciders, but Danny was super helpful as well. He offered to even carry out the box full of Doc's to my car. I highly recommend this shop. read more

Excellent selection of affordable wines. Staff are always friendly. Great local shop!

Love this place! Just walking into the store is a whole new experience on its own, he set up is amazing. The staff is friendly and they have plenty of wines to choose from. Tons of in and out of the box wines. And if you need a recommendation for your dinner or as a guest, don't hesitate to ask the staff, they are always on point! On the weekends they have wine tastings as well which is also a bonus! read more

Nice to know that a wine shop with knowledgeable staff exist here! Spacious layout and location are great. There are a great variety of wines that are budget friendly for the wallet. We will be returning here as soon as we're able to read more

I have been a customer at Grape Expectations since they opened their doors. There's a reason I am still a customer today and that's because John and Jairo are friendly, knowledgeable and super helpful every time I come in. Their wine selection is varied and select, if you don't see something you like ask they are exceptionally responsive to your needs. Lastly, it's not just a wine shop they have an extensive liquor inventory and know what to recommend depending on your needs. Cheers! read more

Great store. Knowledgeable employees and super nice owner. Good area for little kids to stay occupied, and always people there tasting. Rectangular center counter makes it much more inviting than traditional checkout. Good layout with easy sections even for the ignorant like me. Big parking lot behind with back entrance. read more

I have been to many establishments selling the spirits, but I must say that GRAPE EXPECTATIONS gets my vote truly a Stella operation ! Five stars with a AAA rating the selections are the finest the service is beyond reproach I've been a patron for 10 years now, , they always have what I like in stock.... To be continued ! read more

One star---for hostility and paranoia. This wine shop is located near a supermarket I go to, and sometimes after grocery shopping I'll stop in to see if there's anything new worth buying. If help is offered, I say no thank you---I have the Advanced Certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and I'm currently enrolled in their diploma program, and I've also earned the Society of Wine Educators' Certified Specialist of Wine designation. I don't need the help of a kid half my age. I'll buy something at this shop maybe once out of every four visits, and usually then only because I'm in a hurry and don't have time to shop elsewhere. I find that prices here are not competitive. For example, a popular Spanish garnacha for which I recently paid $8.99 is $12.99 here. So I had another look today, and on my way out (without purchasing) the owner stops me in the doorway and tells me I'm not allowed ever to return. I come in all the time and have never bought anything (NOT true) and that makes him uncomfortable. I told him that I have made purchases in the past, and he said no, I've never bought anything, don't come back. Well fine, obviously no great loss since I rarely find anything worthwhile here. But I have to say that if this shop gets so little traffic that someone browsing without buying once every few weeks makes a huge impression, then I suspect the recession will claim another retail victim soon. read more

Always working in high end restaurants, I've drank some pretty good wine. Whenever I'm in Tarrytown I visit Grape Expectations, (btw love the name). Nothing makes me happier than seeing Jairo when I walk through the door. He has always given AMAZING selections within my current budget. (Working in restaurants means a various budget.) Even more important than a great wine selection is customer service. I've never met a friendlier staff! Jairo is always there for me with open arms. Going to Grape Expectations is like visiting home :) keep up the great work guys! read more

Great local wine store. Have been going to be the past 4 years and have never had a bad experience. They have a great selection and the staff is always very nice and make good recommendations for all prices ranges. I have found great cheap wines here with the help of the staff and sometimes with some blind luck! read more

Good selection, decent prices, good staff= good in town liquor store.

I like everything about this lovely and intimate shop. Great selection of wine from around the world at any price range. Friendly (but not too friendly for us City folk) staff. And I am thankful they stock a ton of rosé as summer is still in town. read more

I love coming to get my vino from this place the staff is knowledgable and friendly they will never steer you wrong! I love red wine and the selection is vast and there are tastings that where I've tried new wines that I would normally dismiss and were very delicious! This is the only store I go to knowing that I will get excellent service and excellent wine! read more

The best neighborhood full service wine store! I'm a regular. Helpful staff with great suggestions when I want to try something new ... they listen to your tastes and then match with a great choice in the price range you suggest. My favorite reason for coming here is that when I remember the picture on the label and can't remember the name of the wine ... they figure it out. Cheerful, helpful, friendly service, high quality wine at great prices.... as I say, I'm a regular for the seven years I've had an apartment in Tarrytown. read more

This place is awesome! The first thing I noticed when I walk in is the really cool way they display the wine. This is the only place that I've seen such an interesting way of showing and holding wines. Most stores I see are just boring cramped carbon copies of each other. The next thing I noticed was the attentive and knowledgeable staff. They helped me pick a wine to cook with and a wine to go with my meal. They gave me a range of options to fit a bunch of different price ranges. It was a real help. Then I went to their liquor section in the back of the store and I saw that they had a huge liquor section. They have items from all over the world while still having some very local artisanal items. To say I was pleased by their selection would be an understatement. They have a bit of everything here! Overall I loved this store, I'd recommend it for sure, and I will definitely come again! read more

Great selection, very helpful staff, awesome prices! Best wine shop in Tarrytown, or Westchester for that matter!

Best wine store in the area. Great selection of small vineyard wines, fair prices and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Plus the owner is a former standup comic. The comedy circuits loss is our gain. I always leave with a smile. What more does anyone need? read more

The proprietor is always helpful and very knowledgeable. The store is clean and well stocked with reasonably priced wines and spirits.

We heard about Grape from a friend and wine lover many years ago. We have been buying wine there ever since as well as enjoyed their tastings and they even did one at our house for a special bridal shower. They make wine buying accessible and less intimidating for those just learning about wine like our children and have many affordable but good choices. For many years they have also generously donated wine without hesitation to our historical society which is not located in Tarrytown when we were fund raising. We think they are wonderful and helpful and give them a thumbs up. read more

Charming liquor store in the fabulous village of Tarrytown. It doesn't get any better than this! Excellent atmosphere, deep selection and good prices. Most importantly, the 'team members' are low key and helpful; never pushy or nasty. read more