Nice wine sampling I just drop in on while making a visit to this area. The customer service was good. There was a sommelier introducing us to some reds and whites. Although I am a lover of reds I do still favor a good white one. I do plan to visit again to pick up the one that I found to taste delicious and would go so good with some salmon or fresh sushi. A woman who I would think was the owner told me that they post a selection on fine wines on their Instagram so I will be sure to follow and explore. For now I will say thumbs up for such a nice vibe and great selection of wines. Happy Yelping! read more

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I went there with my mother, we were going to visit a relative.And we didn't want to go empty handed so we got wine. The service was awsome! Very calm vibes.(Which I like) read more

The BEST service you will ever receive at a wine shop. Every employee genuinely wants to help you choose a wine you will enjoy and are incredibly knowledgeable. Plus, I went there telling them I was moving and they spent an extraordinary amount of time not only gathering boxes for me (A LOT!), but also taking the time to pack them together with a string for easy carrying. This place is not only ideal for their vast eclectic selection of wines ranging from perfectly affordable to higher end, but their employees are incredible. I take a mile walk (despite much closer wine stores) to come here to get my wines! Worth it, genuinely cannot say enough good things about this spot. read more

I think that this is an excellent place to purchase your wines and liqueurs for the holidays and for baking rum cakes read more

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This is my favorite wine shop in Harlem. Conveniently located right off the B/C subway, they carry wines from all over the world and are very well organized with the inventory. They also give descriptions of each wine next to the bottles. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and I love the tastings they do. I did one with Eric on wines from Africa I would of never tried before the tasting. I've also independently found some of my favorite forever wines right from this little shop. Prices vary so there is a wine here for all price points. Make sure to make an account with them, they will keep track of the wines you buy In case you forget the names of your favorites. read more

I found The Winery via Wine-Searcher.com. I was in need of an obscure South African wine. I don't normally travel north of 96 St. but I made a rare exception. The winery is located next to the 116 St stop on the B/C lines. I found the bottle, and I was out the door within three minutes. I'm deducting one star because the Brutha's who run the store are in need of an attitude adjustment. read more

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I really have to say I enjoyed this wine shop. This decor is very nice and the staff are pleasant and help. I also loved that it's in Harlem and staffed by people of color. The man that helped me was very kind and gave me a Cabernet suggestion based on both what was popular and my taste. He offered help without being too overbearing- which is a hard line to tow. He was also very knowledgeable about the store membership and convinced me to become one Membership details: 1. It's free 2. Get a news letter that lets you know what's featured at their weekly wine tastings (fri&sat 5:30-8) 3. They keep a profile of your purchased wines and comments 4. 12,000 points gets you a 10% discount in purchases for the following year. I'm really excited to try their wine recommendation and continue to shop at this store read more

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I've been going here for the past 10 years regularly & everytime I go they act like they don't know me & treat me like "lower class" .... while watching the new Europeans & WP get treated like royalty.:.. the only person who's really nice to me is the lady; I don't know her name. But the two black men are not welcoming to their counter part, a black lady... I honestly make it a hobby to see my treatment compared to let's say a white person! I honesty hope they read this & know who's writing this!! read more

It's a cute neighborhood winery with very helpful employees. I loved how hands on and interested the woman was helping me select some red wines. I would highly recommend. read more

This place is fantastic. Great selection, neighborhood vibes, highly recommend. The storekeepers are so nice and knowledgeable. I am a complete amateur when it comes to wine and they made me feel like I could make a knowledgeable decision for myself. I am so much more interested in wine after talking to them. read more

My family has a wine account here, so you can already guess what the rating was going to be. They have a great selection of wines to choose from for all your wine needs. I recommend le pines, its a strong red wine you won't regret. You can ask the staff a multitude of questions so that you can have the best wine experience. The also have a chilled selection or you can call ahead and have one chilled for you. They keep an account of your wine selections, if wanted, so that you never have to go a day without knowing the name of that bottle you enjoyed but can't remember. Give them a try and support the local business read more

When I lived in Harlem this was my go to place. Interesting wines, well-curated, and very fairly priced. I moved away and hadn't been back in in years until today. Could it be that they're even better? Yes. Do they have rare grapes you've never heard of? Have you ever heard of, say, a Getariako Txakolina? If you're not Basque or a level three sommelier, you have not! This place is worth a trip and easy to get to : 116th St. just off the C train. read more

Great wine selection from various wine regions. The prices are good, plus the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this place if you are interested in trying different wines and/or looking for good value! read more

They have Chocolate Shop wine. Its wine. It tastes like chocolate. It goes perfectly with the cookies from Levain Bakery around the corner. If that's not love then I really don't know what is. What more do you need to know? Go there and getchu some chocolate loveliness! I think they deliver too. Shit just got real. read more

The Winery is a great asset to the Harlem neighborhood. It has excellent wine selection; professional, and friendly service.

This place is a gem, tucked away so that you almost miss it. As small as it is, it packs a huge selection in the neatly arranged cubbies from floor to ceiling. The staff are very friendly and sociable, and know their wines. They also have frequent tastings and sales. read more

Best wine shop ever and especially in the area. The staff is knowledgeable and will remember your palette so always have new recommendations. They deliver also with a $5 fee and offer 10% discounts to members and additional discounts throughout the year for events. Every weekend they have wine tastings in the evenings. You will never be disappointed! read more

Something about the water--or the wine--that the staff in the store drink that makes each and every one of them rude, pretentious, negative, and just generally people you'd rather not do any business with. Just look at the reviews in this forum: there's so many that say the same thing. That the manager has an attitude, that he's rude that he's mean that he's negative etc. It's interesting and curious how these people don't get the message and try to improve things. Perhaps a personality is not something you can change, perhaps the owner hires like-minded people, but I'm not sure. All I know, is that every time I been in there in the past-- and that's been probably about 10 times over the several years I've lived the neighborhood--I've always felt it was a negative experience. I don't go there anymore. Wine is supposed to make you happy and enhance your life, and I don't want the purchasing of it bringing me down. read more

Outstanding! I always love going to The Winery, the best selections of wine ever! Hands down! Excellent customer service. The staff always makes excellent suggestions and bend over backwards to accommodate my wine choices. I was reading some of the negative reviews of this establishment-"hostile employee" that person must have been a figment of that customers imagination because there is not ONE employee At The Winery who is "hostile" many thanks To Eric, Tyrone and Pierre for their terrific customer service! read more

They helped us pick a great selection and took down our names for special sales down the line! Awesome!

It's a really nice store however, I'm going to have to agree with the other reviewers saying that the customer service seems a bit awkward. I didn't get a particularly friendly vibe at all on a Friday evening after a pretty rough trip from Costco/Target across town. Carrying around a case of gatorade and 2 watermelons is no fun. I came in to pick up some liquor on the way home (we live by Port Authority where there isn't a shortage of liquor stores). I love how they've set out bottles of wine for customers to sample. The sign said "please help yourself (1 oz pours)" and as I'm pouring myself a tiny sample (think measuring cup size from cough syrup) the guy standing there looks at the sign and then comments to another customer "oh I just wanted to make sure I had the right sign out". That seemed like a snarky remark. I understand it's a tough to run a business, but if you're grumpy your customers can sense it. Drink a glass of wine or two and chill out. read more

I really love this wine shop. Very easy to get to no matter where you live on the Upper West Side or Harlem, as it is located right off of the 116th Street train stop. And the shop keepers are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They are really willing to work with you to find something that you will like. They also keep records of everything that you buy...that way, if you really enjoy something but can't remember the name of it...they can just pull it right up in there computer! I love that. They also have tastings every Friday evening. A great way to unwind after a long week, stop by here with your significant other to taste some new wines and then take home a nice treat. They have a huge selection, so you will definitely find something that you'll enjoy. Also, this is a great place for picking up a gift for a friend. They have wine accessories as well. read more

As expected, there is a large selection of wines at The Winery with information and descriptions about the wine. The wines are on the pricy side and the cheapest is $7.95. I was a little surprised with the prices based on the location. The staff were very kind and seem to know the regulars. There is a weekly free wine tasting on Friday evenings. read more

A small, but well curated selection is a big draw here, as is the beautiful space. The employees are very knowledgeable about their craft and make good suggestions. Be prepared to pay a little more than you would at a typical neighborhood wine store, you're paying for the curation and the ambiance as well as the quality of the product you'll receive. I'd love to come back for one of their tastings on Friday or Saturday night. They do have a very small selection of spirits in the front and some glassware, but it's very marked-up. I wouldn't recommend coming here for anything but wine. It's in the name, after all. read more

This is the first time I'm writing a review, and unfortunately it's a bad one. We went to this store a few days ago to purchase a bottle of Malbec and took a $20 bottle of wine recommended by one of the nice employees. When we got home, I started opening the bottle and the bottle was corked, and the cork began deteriorating as I turned the corkscrew, so I stopped. Smelled the wine that was protruding out of the bottle, which smelled putrid, so we decided we would return and exchange it. When my husband went back to the store he was met my a very condescending person who claimed to be the owner named Eric White, who not only refused to exchange the bottle, but also proceeded to open and drink out of it and then gave it back to my husband to take home. When I called this person on the phone to explain that I believe it's a spoiled bottle and would like him to exchange it, he began to give me his school lesson on wine, and to tell me why it's ok for him to not only taste the bottle, but that he doesn't believe it's spoiled so he won't take it back. To make matters worse, Eric says he opened another one to see if it was in fact spoiled... why would you be ok with opening another bottle for your own sake but not ok with exchanging one for a customer? We are a family that purchased 2-3 bottles of wine per week... If this bottle were purchased at a restaurant, it would have been immediately replaced if these things occurred. Very bad business and customer service. My husband left the bottle in the store and we will never shop there again. I do hope to reach the owner as well to let him know how horribly his establishment is being managed. Buyer beware of this place. read more

I love this little wine shop right outside the train station on 1/16 it's beautifully lit the workers are very nice and pleasant. Everything is neatly organized and easy to find. They also keep a few bottles on chilled and offer a cold wine at the register. I love the convenience of keeping my name and a card on file to make check out easier. I have no desire to go anywhere else the wine is delicious and always available. This establishment feels like home. And it will to you too. I didn't consider myself much of a wine person a few years ago and came here to discover something I may like. I talk to them and they pointed me in the right direction they helped me find the perfect Wine for me. I've been ordering the same bottle ever since. I love it here! read more

Dear Winery, Thanks for compelling me to write my very first Yelp review. I've been a loyal customer for almost 3 years, even getting my old office to consistently order from you for our weekly happy hours in an effort to support local businesses. You, specifically your manager, always exuded an air of pretension and rudeness I never cared for. Your saving grace has been one guy who works there who has always been kind, friendly, and helpful. Unfortunately, he wasn't there today. Manager: "That's $15." Me: "I'm sorry. I thought this bottle was $12." Manager: "Well you've got tax, don't you?" He then proceeded to lecture me on the tax rate and how the United States works. Your condescension blew me away, right out of your shop, before I got the chance to give my lesson to you. 8.875% of $11.95, good sir, is $1.05 not $3.05 Please take the $2 you overcharged me and put it toward some lessons in manners. Math classes would be good too. read more

I love this place and all the people who work here. They carry superb wines at all price points, always have great recommendations, and being here feels like being at the heart and soul of Harlem. All are welcome here. They are passionate about wine and each bottle has been chosen deliberately and with love. They have my loyalty, as they do so many other locals. read more

I stopped by The Winery on a Saturday afternoon a few weeks ago, expecting to purchase a couple of bottles to bring to a dinner party that evening. To say that the woman sitting behind the register was rude would be a understatement. She didn't greet me or ask if I needed help. She didn't even look up from her text message conversation when I walked in. Her body language was hostile (yes, I know that is a very strong word, but it is fitting). Unsurprisingly, I walked out of the store without buying anything. There are very few things I feel more strongly about than supporting local businesses. I live in the neighborhood and, until now, have had nothing but wonderful experiences interacting with local business owners. However, to walk into a store and feel like your mere presence is inconveniencing to the staff is not a great way to make a first impression. Unless I see a different person working next time I walk by, I don't plan on returning. read more

The first time I walked in to buy a bottle of wine, I was a little put off by the staff. Three of them were huddled by the cash register talking about spirit animals; crows and ravens in Central Park as I wandered around in a complete haze of confusion. I quickly grabbed a bottle of white and left. I decided to give it another chance, so I went again and again, and again. I haven't seen "spirit animal" woman again, but I have met the owner and other staff members. They're all friendly, very knowlegeable and eager to talk wine, teach wine and learn about wine. I had been to an event and had Polo Roger champagne, never heard of it before. When I went into the store to pick up a bottle of Granacha, I bought a bottle of Mirone $9.99, very well balanced with a hint of dark cherries, I mentioned the champagne to the owner. Next thing I know, he's googling it up and we're chatting away about different champagnes. Now that's service. They have deals on cases of wine, they have boutique wines, some tried and true wines and there's always a tasting going on. If you go to their website, they have a list of wines that they carry. They'll also special order wines for you and have free delivery. read more

I LOVE the vibe in this place! It's intimate, dimly-lit, seductive & fully stocked. There are a variety of old favorites & unfamiliar wines that I look forward to ingesting. The staff are polite, attentive & knowledgeable. At the recommendation of a friend, I bought my 1st bottle of dark chocolate deliciousness...... read more

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Such a great addition to a up-and-coming neighborhood. This store had just opened the last time I was home and it is such a great thing for a wine drinker like me. It's just a block and a half from my apt and could be cause for many more drunken nights entertaining friends...is that such a bad thing? Didn't think so. With a reasonable selection of wines, most at very reasonable prices, this should be a place that any wine drinker in the area should stop by. I will most definitely be back whenever I'm home. Drink wine! read more

The Winery succeeds because it does not endeavor to be more than what it is--one retailer's idea of what a wine store should be at this place and time. The wines and spirits in stock reveal the personality of the proprietor, much like the qualities of the wine in a region reveal that region. What you will find here are wines that the proprietor finds interesting. That interest arises out of an ever-shifting combination of the product, the market, and the cost. Any one, two or all three of those qualities may be particularly interesting to him in any particular case, but you can always count on it to be interesting. Wine is endlessly complex, there are treasures to reveal in every level of the market, and The Winery exceeds at the $20 level. Visits to the shop are one way I keep a finger on a pulse. I learn something every time I go in there, they have introduced me to a lot of great wine. The Sake selection is excellent. read more

Fabulous wine shop! I love this place :) Eric, the shop manager, and all other staff are very knowledgeable and friendly when it comes to wine selection and knowing about prominent wine producing regions internationally. Nobu, the owner, is such a doll and very down to earth (psst: he's opening Harlem's first sushi/wine bar in June!). **They have free wine tastings on Fri. evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. It was bustling last Fri. when I went and event a place to meet a new 'friend' lol. read more

I have been to this store on several occasions and never had an issue. Unfortunately, today will be my last time here. The attitude of the working today was totally not necessary, or warranted. The wine I usually purchase was not in the location it usually was, but there was a post it that said ask the staff. I asked the guy was he was he not getting more (or something to that effect), and he snapped "yeah, that's why the sign said 4". I looked at the sign (post-it) again, and there was a scratch out on it, but not clear. He also gave an arrogant shrug too. Really... I brought three bottles of wine. I wouldn't let his attitude stop me from my purchasing my libations, but I will no longer be a customer. I am all for supporting small businesses, but I will not support an attitude. Three stars for each of the wines I brought. Zero stars for customer Service. read more

Why do we choose to go to the farmer's market, and not the generic grocery store? Or the flea market, when there's plenty of retail stores in the city? In the same vein, why buy your wine at The Winery instead of at the nearest Wine & Spirit? Because the Winery believes in connecting its customers to the traditional and sustainable family-owned vineyards from around the world, to teach us about the land where the wine came from and the people who made it, one bottle at a time. How does it do that exactly? It delivers wines with rich history, with integrity to its production, and with superb quality as a result of the two - all at astoundingly affordable prices. It's not just another wine shop around the corner. It's a place to find wines with cultural value, and wines that will broaden your sense of what wine means to you. Of course, this magic all happens with the incredibly knowledgeable staff. They really do know every single bottle that they sell in the store and in fact, have visited the growers and their vineyards. They give fantastic recommendations and unlike many other shops' staff, they don't try to trick you into buying a more expensive bottle. As I said, they simply want to connect you to the small family wine estates and to give you exactly what you want in your bottle. As you browse through the selection, you'll notice that some wines' description labels have star stickers next to them. Green sticker means the wine is organic, and red sticker means the winemaker is female. I was really impressed that the staff would be conscious of these issues and help us support winemakers that find difficulty entering the market despite their amazing wines. Last but not least, they have free tastings Friday 5:30-8:30pm, and sometimes on Saturdays, too. There's lots of drinking, and they always need help with drinking! read more

Look, I'm no wine snob, but within 2 minutes of walking in here, I knew I would be well taken care of. Let's face it, very few of us know enough about wines & sparking wines to make an educated selection beyond whatever the price on the label says. Some people gave bad reviews because they were put off by "attitude". But it sounds like they were only seeing the reflection of the attitude they gave off when they walked in the door. I found both the guys working here to be extremely knowledgeable, cool dudes who were willing to share their knowledge with you - if you were willing to listen. And as someone who can put his own pride on the shelf and admit that I know jack about choosing good wine, that's super-valuable. Love the shop, love that it's locally owned and if he's there behind the counter when you get there, TC will set you straight. Props. read more

Great local wine shop. If you are in a pinch and need to grab a good bottle of wine I would suggest stopping by here. The store has a pretty decent selection and the staff are nice. The reason I'm giving them three stars is because of their pricing. I'd rather make the commute to to the Trader Joe's wine shop and buy wines of the same quality for half the price but as I said it's great if you're in a pinch or want to try out something new. They also have tastings here that will beat out the regular wine store/bodega tasting. read more

Awesome local wine shop. They're always quick to help with recommendations + the range of prices makes for easy choices that don't break the bank. The card labels with each selection are an added bonus for pairing suggestions. So glad this place is in my 'hood! read more

They definitely have a great selection of bottles from all over the world. There is not one bottle you can go wrong with ... There are wine tastings every other day and the prices are very good as well.. It would only be great if the staff could loose a little bit of the attitude !!! read more