In town for the holiday weekend and the wine cellar was across the street---very good selection of…read morewines at many different price points. Actually had a cab we have only come across while on vacation in the Outer banks, NC....Mavens and Misfits....bought a few bottles!

While surfing the internet for some lesser-known (not to be confused with low quality) bottles of…read morejunmai daiginjo sake for a special occasion, I found a couple that sounded like winners. Price-checking several well-known websites and digging a little deeper, I landed at We Speak Wine. Their website was easy to navigate through. Although they are mostly a wine cellar, I was able to find the two sakes that I wanted. I really liked that I don't recognize a single brand of sake that they carried (except for Otokoyama). I'm no sake connoisseur but I was interested in both their high-end stuff as well as the affordable stuff. Highest priced sake was $180 and cheapest was $15. No Sho Chiku Bai or Hakkaisan (Thank Buddha). As for wines, the huge variety and selection are mind-boggling. If you know what you want, or if you want to play "bottle roulette," this is the place. Shipping was $15.54 for 2 bottles but they delivered right on time as promised and their packing was great. No packing peanuts, no soggy box, no chards of glass to attack my unsuspecting hand. They took out the bottles from the boxes, neatly folded the boxes, wrapped the bottles in tissue paper then put them in bottle cartons. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/QjNzU0Ys6698OKHzLVDeNw?select=BM9L_UG5w76Z4-BDKbFmFA Prices for my bottles of sake were about $10-20 cheaper than other websites. At first I gave this place 5 stars but I'm a little bewildered that the same bottle that I ordered online 2 weeks ago is now $22 more and the other bottle is now $16 more. I guess I got a good deal at the right time. Even at these higher prices, they'll still make you feel better by listing a higher price and using font-edit strikethrough. Nonetheless, I appreciate the accompanying refrigerator magnet, the business card with a human name on it, and a human hand-written "Thank you!" on my order summary that was folded neatly into a logo envelope. I also appreciate that this is a small or relatively new business (my order number is only 3 digits big) in Troy, near Albany in upstate New York. By the way, the address is the same as a local liquor store, Hoosick Street Wine Cellar Discount, so look for that if you're in the area. I found it funny that I live in a state that is closer to Japan and produces fine wines and yet I ordered sake from a wine cellar on the opposite side of the country, especially when K&L Wine Merchant is not that far away. Anyway, there is a bunch of interesting bottles that I am eyeing at We Speak Wine and when the occasion calls for it, I will order from them again.

On a scale of 1-100, there isn't a wine below 75 in this shop. If you had a great cabernet last…read morenight at Lucas Confectionary, you'll be able to get a bottle of it here. If you're looking for a bottle of Muscatel or Boone's Farm, may I suggest the liquor store on Ferry St by the homeless shelter? This store sells the best at moderately affordable prices.

Here's the story:…read more Went on a first date: went great. We stopped by a little wine bar. I picked out this super weird wine from the very back of the shelf and the owner couldn't tell us anything about it. Poured some drinks and it was so, so good- surprisingly so! Fast forward and it's that guys birthday a month later. I remembered the name of the wine and the image on the bottle, but that was it. I find it online. It's super hard to order. I get in contact with this beautiful company here, I email with Paula and talk to Shannon on the phone (they work here) and not only did they give me the kindest support and service, but they shipped the bottle of wine to me 9 states away in time for my guy's birthday! And it arrived early! I wish I could leave more stars- they deserve it. I am so grateful for the time, care, and quality they provided me. 8 states away or not, if there is a speciality bottle of wine, hell any wine, I need from now on- I'll be ordering it from here. Cannot recommend this team enough for going out of their way for me.

Shelves have been empty for months. Now the owners want to blame Road construction. I have gone…read moreelsewhere. Too much drama. Always runs to the media.

RECOMMENDED Given…read morethat I come from a family of non-drinkers, Bob De Meo's has been a mandatory stop for at least ten years when I visit my family in Troy, most recently on Labor Day Friday (9/2). Bob's is in a very small strip shopping area. Parking has never been a problem. The store is properly lit. Mr. De Meo and his staff have been invariably polite and helpful, always greeting me and immediately asking me whether I needed assistance when I walked in. Knowiing the store I have usually declined.The small store is extremely well organized and easy to navigate, with wines separated by color and variety. I have always been able to score a decent sub-$10.00 .75 ml. Red to drink with my meals, usually a Pinot Noir. I will continue to regularly visit Bob De Meo's when I visit Troy.

I've been looking for a good spot to get craft beer in the Troy area for a while. I love a good…read morestout, but most places that sell beer don't have many stouts available. I decided to check out Troy Beverage Center, and fell in love. They have a very wide variety of different beers. I've gone back multiple times to try different ones, and I plan on keep going back! The only problem with this place is the lack of organization, making it very tough to find things if you have something particular in mind, and it's also very dusty, which makes me wonder how often they rotate beers out. Other than that, this is a great spot to pick up some specialty stouts, IPAs, or whatever you might be looking for if you're in the Troy area!

Guys, this place is like beer heaven. Actually it IS beer heaven, nestled in the oddest spot that…read moreyou would could picture heaven to be nestled. Lots of stuff for the avid beer fan or the "I need a case of beer quick BROTHER!"-guy. Lots of the craft stuff is in the fridge too, which is awesome because then you can drink it like, right away. Growler taps are now open (they said they've been up and running for a week so far). They cool the growler containers for you before they fill them up because they are sweet people just trying to get you a decent frosty buzz going. Lots and lots of choice of beer and something else I really appreciated, MIXERS. Lots of tonic and seltzer flavors to keep you satisfied. I think I even peeped a Cucumber Melon flavor. Go here, get your beer, drink your beer and come back again. At least, that's what I'm planning on doing.

Friendly staff. They seem to always have what I'm looking for…read more If not they will recommend something. Recommendations have never let me down.

Staff is GREAT! That makes all the difference to me. They are helpful, friendly and actually take…read moretime to help you and teach you if you want. Never feel like they are looking down on me if I am asking questions on things that are second nature to them! Selection is over whelming, if you can't find it here than you should ask because you probably missed it. Side note the person who complained about not accepting opened bottles for returns, bwhahaha that has to be a joke right? I would like to return this tequila, I drank half the bottle and got a hangover, so I'd like my money back.

The best selection and prices of the capital area. Online ordering is exceptionally well done.read more

Spectacular operation, sleek design, knowledgeable and helpful staff, wide range of choices,…read morecompetitive pricing, in a safe and secure easy-to-find location. A great place to stock up any time you are anywhere near Albany. One of the absolute best in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, and I travel a lot. Okay, okay, I also drink a lot. - Bob from DC

I went in and asked for helping picking out an assortment of wines for a gift to someone getting…read moreinto wine. Brendan was incredibly helpful. He was informative and excited to help me, assembling a collection of reds, whites; dry and sweet; basic or adventurous and a range of regions. It was a joy to watch someone knowledgeable who was enjoying what he does.

Ohh now this is a great wine store! My favorite part is the display in the front where you can…read morebuild your own packs of premade drinks. I love being able to take home a variety! Outside of the build your own, there is a great choice of wine and alcohol in this gigantic store. Staff is friendly in helping you find what you need. Everything is very clean, store easy to navigate. Highly recommend!

I came here to see if they had a variety of seltzer waters that I might not find at the big…read moresupermarket chains. While inside, I discovered a mess. Maybe I came on a bad day, but there were boxes everywhere and it looked disheveled. If they had a organization system I didn't quite catch it. I found ciders here and there in the store, not grouped together. Since I am not a beer connoisseur, I couldn't say if their selection was good or even organized. I have been to other beverage centers in the area so I know what is "normal" and what is "a hurricane just went through here." I saw a lot of cool ciders and picked some up, as well as a case of sparkling water. There was a half-full (or half-empty?) cup of beer on one shelf, which I assume was leftover from a tasting event they ran two days ago. I saw one employee several times walking around and stocking. He never said a word to me when I came in, never asked if I needed help, or didn't thank me for stopping by. His only word was "yup" when I preemptively set out my ID. Maybe I came on a bad day, or maybe it is normal for this place. I dunno, but there are better options that I enjoy more so I doubt I will be back.

Always the best selection. People are nice and really good prices. They also let you buy single…read morecans instead of a full four pack.

Place is overpriced, owner is arrogant. They regularly are closed at 8:50. Told me I had to buy…read moremore liquor than I wanted in order to use my debit card. Highly suggest going down Hoosick St. to Wine cellar. Much better prices, huge selection, and they are open when they say they will be