Cool wine store in Williamsburg. The store is actually quite small (hence a rather limited selection), but choices are good, and I did find a good bottle of French wine that I wasn't even able to find at Astor wines. The prices are very reasonable. The store is quite nice: brightly lit, with elegant modern shelving, which makes it pleasant to browse through. They also carry a small selection of sakes and hard alcohol. Friendly staff. read more

Awesome selection and customer service! Some friends and I were sending quarantine birthday wine to a friend and Benjamin was SO helpful, knowledgeable and kind- and even wrote out my obnoxious birthday note for our friend! :) So so appreciated the time he took to make our friends day a little brighter. read more

I used to shop at UVA a lot when they were in the Mini Mart down the block. The staff were nice, the owners made a good-hearted attempt to have a decent selection of items under $10 and over $30, and while the markups were a little high -- for a neighborhood wine shop they were pretty reasonable. The shop was also far more education oriented, full of people who were really excited about wine, and eager to gett others to explore their tastes. They used to stock so many bottles for $7-11 that tasted like $30 bottles -- that was their thing. But one day the ownership changed and the prices started to inch up. Instead of having 80% of the store focused under $15 a bottle, the shop focused on $15+ bottles. The wines themselves oddly didn't change, just their price tags. When they moved, price tags and focus inched even higher. The shop that once focused on bottles under $10 now barely had any bottles in that range. I tried to give them another shot this week and went in with a friend - I was utterly disgusted. Their 'low end' wine selection is abhorrent, asking for $12-18 for bottles that: a- are $7-12 down the block or in Manhattan b- not even good to begin with. Their higher end wines in the $30+ range are mostly $15-25 bottles elsewhere. My friend and I walked out, and just grabbed a bottle from my 'cellar' -- i paid $14 for it at another shop, they wanted $28. If I'm paying a premium price on a bottle from a local shop, it's because I'm trusting their judgement and guidance -- they're doing the work of trying and searching out stuff, so i drink less bad wine. There's no judgement or guidance there anymore, and anyone who buys wine regularly would see the pricetags on 5 bottles in that shop and immediately know not to trust them. I moved to Williamsburg before it started to become "Condo City", and have done my best to support neighborhood shops -- but when retailers lose their trust and become predatory in pricing, I honestly can't imagine shopping there ever again. For the convenience of a single bottle, just about every other shop in the neighborhood is less, for the same stuff... even the generic looking shop that is just-outside-the-L. There are ton of shops on Grand and Metropolitan, some off Lorimer and Graham, and Bottle Shop down Bedford. If you need quantity or can wait, Astor wine and PJ Wine both deliver to Williamsburg FOR FREE on the weekends if you order $100 or more. WineLibrary.com ships UPS and ends up being WAY cheaper than them too. read more

Love this cute shop. The staff is very knowledgeable and polite. I love how the wines are divided by country/geographic location.

some new management and twice the selection now! really great prices! and super friendly staff. Always there to make a recommendation

This place while charming has awful customer service. My wife and I weren't even greeted when we walked in the door. They have no sense of customer service. We were just left to roam the store while the employees stared out to space. read more

If you do your research (which I did after having felt fleeced the last 3 times I went in here), you'll find that they are very overpriced and that their selection is sub-par. Also, most of the staff are pretentious, too-cool-for-school, and, ultimately, unhelpful. Furthermore, I don't think anyone is expecting hugs, but rather a baseline of courtesy and good customer service, neither of which this shop provides. Plenty of other options in the North Williamsburg area; no need to spend your money here. read more

Horrible customer service. Asked for a recommendation and the lady scoffed at me and proceeded in a very arrogant and snooty tone. Will not be going back. read more

Uva wines is the kind of place where you can ask them to recommend a bottle of champagne in the 35$ range, and they will actually recommend one that costs 13$--and it will be delicious. Friendly, incredibly knowledgeable staff who love wine, and a range of bottles to get something good at pretty much any price range. Way better than bottle shoppe. Yay for Uva! read more

I'm not a winestoreologist so it might be my fault but I TOTALLY don't understand how this store is organized. And as I'm wandering around even saying aloud (and loud enough to be overheard) to my shopping companion, "Gee, I'm not sure how this store is organized" no one offers to help. One of the staff was outside on a smoke break and the other was wrapped up in some sort of paperwork. Boo! And so I wandered and began to notice the stock was pretty bare. When I did find some of the things I had been looking for they were out. Totally lame. read more

I like this place. Great location if you're in the heart of Williamsburg. Good selection. Decent prices. But man, for the life of me I can't figure out how this store is organized!? read more

My neighborood wine store. I usually come to pick up french bottles of wine, mostly white, rose, sometimes red and sparkling. They always have a good selection with prices right on the spot i look for. Sometime if i even want something more fancy, they usually have great options as well. The fridge as good white cold wines to go hang out (secretly) in the different neighboring parks. The staff is nice, quite knowledgeable and fast to check you out so you can go taste that bottle. I particularly like that they carry some organics wines. They are usually good. read more

Great little wine shop, with an array of price ranges, offerings from different regions, and knowledgeable staff! Make sure you get a frequent buyer card! read more

Love at first sip! Uva had a totally solid selection of wines at really reasonable prices. There was everything from a $9 Malbec to a $75 Bordeaux and everything in between. I was also impressed by all the organic offerings and the cute little packaging they wrapped my bottle in! Definitely a great place to purchase a bottle for yourself - or a gift for someone else. read more

They know the neighborhood, and stock a lot of great, inexpensive wine. Every bottle I've gotten in the $10-$15 range has been beyond drinkable. Of course, they've also got some yummy more expensive stuff too, as well as a good selection of bourbon at incredibly competitive prices. A place to stock up for home as well as a good option to grab something to bring to a friend's. It's a small store, so don't expect them to have something that you know, but instead go in ready to try something you don't. Staff is helpful, and even though it's always crowded it's an easy and enjoyable shopping experience. read more

Terrible customer service. They didn't even acknowledge the fact that I was there and it felt like I was a bother to the cashier when I asked a question. read more

A great neighborhood wine store. I second the reviewer who says they never bought a bad bottle. It is the best shop to find a decent $10 or under bottle--as well as to look for something special. The staff knows their stuff and gives really good recommendations. The store specializes in buying up inventory from small, often obscure producers and manages to get some pretty interesting vintages. So much better in terms of quality and customer service than the Bottle Shop!!! read more

I would prefer that Uva had more California reds (where they are a little weak), but that's nit picking. This is a great small store with a friendly staff. If you're walking into Uva for the first time looking for a specific bottle you read about, chances are that you aren't going to find it. But... you will find lots of other good stuff that you'll soon find out is quite good as well. read more

Uva is good if you like wine and are not just a casual buyer. A great diverse selection of French reds from good importers leaves you not having to settle for a New York, or Oregon wine. A few unique things thrown in here and there and a knowledgeable staff. There are a lot of wine shops in a 2 mile radius and this one certinatly has the most diverse "good" selection. read more

Alright, I'm a Trader Joe's girl and I admit it. But I'm also two more things; an impulsive wine drinker and a poor planner. So often do I find myself already in Brooklyn with the preference--no, the need--to drink a glass (bottle) of wine. Cue Uva, the friendliest and most reasonably priced and just down-right awesome wine store in town. They are so friendly and so knowledgeable, I can tell then what I'm cooking or what sort of taste I want (I generally say dark & dry, please), and they'll recommend something wonderful, every time. They have several awesome wines for under $12.00, and a punch card for a free bottle of wine. They also have tastings rather frequently too, which is awesome. read more

Went in looking for wine. Found awesome wine. Good selection and nice staff. What more do you want?

I've found some really choice wines here, including often difficult to track down Cerdon. Nearly all the bottles stocked are in the somewhat to extremely affordable category. You'll have to ask if you want help, but the varied selection and the fact that they're open so late make this one of my favorite wine shops in the area. And this is dangerous: if you live close by, they deliver for free. read more

UVA is a great one, all-in-one spot for just about any kind of wine you'd need. From a $8 bottle of merlot to a $50 bottle of noir, it's all there. I really like the lay out of the store! read more

Great little wine shop on Bedford in Williamsburg. Good selection and helpful staff. They have some interesting wines you don't see everywhere, like a Slovenian sauvignon blanc - very good. Prices are reasonable too. read more

Wanted for a long time to like this place because it's cute, on my way home and sells wine. However I've been really disappointed in the last 8-10 bottles I've bought, all in the $30-40 range, which tasted like under $10 bottles. I don't think the staff does a good job of highlighting either good tasting or good value wines. The only exception is they have some good Rieslings but otherwise can't recommend. read more

Here's a little secret: sometimes, in some wine stores, those little blurbs above the wine are MADE UP. No one really has tried that wine with pizza or eggplant parm, so they don't really know. Uva, however, does know. When they say "good with Dumont chickpea burger" they mean it. read more

Thought the staff was very helpful, she helped me pick out a nice bottle of Pinot Noir that me and my friend drank at the BYOB restaurant a couple of doors down. The bottle was so good after we finished it at the restaurant, I went back to UVA to get another bottle for my apartment. read more

The staff didn't bother to look up from their smart phones when I entered this tiny store. The disregard continued throughout the entire transaction. We bought 2 bottles of wine because we had no choice but I guess that's what they depend on. read more

I go there a lot because it's near me, but their prices are higher than some places in union square. And honestly sometimes the people don't know what their talking about. They just make up stuff. But, they do have a good selection. Also they frequently have tastings going on... Google whatever you buy from them and you'll see that you can buy the same bottle for less elsewhere. read more

They have Madeira if you ever need to find it...not many other wine shops carry it. This is very handy info for creative cooks.

Seemed like a nice place. I'm not a wine aficionado by any means, and I'm just starting to explore wine culture in general. In any case, I though the store was well laid out (wines categorized by country/region) and the prices were reasonable. For what seemed to me like a boutique place, I was pleasantly surprised. Pay this place a visit, you won't regret it. read more

I love this wine store. I've been in the neighborhood for ages now, and love being able to rely on UVA to carry consistently excellent wines. They may be slightly more expensive than wine stores in the city, but I suspect that has a great deal to do with the size of the shop. (Smaller space, smaller storage, smaller inventory, higher prices.) That said, what prompted this review was the number of comments questioning how UVA is organized. Am I silly here? It seems so apparent to me how it is organized-- by region. One side is almost entirely French, with a rack of Austrian/ German wines and a little Spanish/ Portuguese, and the other side is predominantly Italian, with racks of North and South American. That rack on your right as you come in-- new wines (from everywhere) that they've just gotten in... I have always found the service to be exceptional-- reliably knowledgeable and cordial. I can't believe that anyone would possibly compare UVA to Bottle Shop!! That place is run by surly teenagers wearing headphones who don't even know they are in a wine store, let alone knowing anything about wine. It's also wildly overpriced, and their stock is inconsistent at best. I live a block from Bottle Shop, and I always go the extra distance to UVA. Worth the walk! read more

Good selection, nice staff. Anything I can think of to eat, they can find me the wine to go with it. I think that a lot of their selections end up being served at Diner and Marlow, which is cool because I can't afford to eat there as often as I would like. read more

Great shop with an excellent selection of French wine. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly -- they know their stuff but they aren't the least bit snooty. read more

Reasonable prices, good but not overwhelming selection and friendly staff (who always seem to be drinking a glass of something behind the counter - hey not a bad gig!). Plus they sometimes offer to special order something if they don't have it in stock. read more

Nice little store with very inflated prices! Maybe doing such a high markup is being justified by the extra attitude? People working here seem to think they are the only ones selling wine in a 10 miles radius. I would not tolerate that kind of arrogance from a neuro-surgeon, don't see why I should from pseudo-hipsters knowing wine is made with grapes... read more

I used to love this place, but in the past few months I've kept getting bad bottles here. Like, really bad wine at 30 and 40 dollars a bottle. I don't know if something is up with their storage system or what, but I just returned yet another bottle of wine that was undrinkable. But the OUTRAGEOUS customer service I got when I went in to return it is what really put me over the edge. The employee basically told me (after sipping coffee) that the wine was fine and that I don't know what I'm talking about. I've been drinking wine for a long time, and I do happen to know what I'm talking about. No customer should have to put up with shade from half-knowledgeable wine snobs with bad palettes. There are plenty of other wine stores in the neighborhood, which I am looking forward to checking out. read more

I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon looking for a bottle of wine, and left with two ;). The shop was super busy but the sales lady was courteous enough to walk me through several different wines anyway! I'll definitely be back :-) read more

wow indeed! i like wine. i know a thing or two (really just one) about wine, and i don't know if it's my taste or their selection, but i've never had a bad bottle from uva. and it's so affordable! i can't call it cheap because my grandfather always said "life's too short to drink cheap wine," but they're just helping us keep dollars in our pockets and drunken smiles on our faces. read more

Great wine selection but the guy working was super weird. He freaked out and thought my portable phone charger was a recorder. Jokes on him though I already bugged the place last week. read more