Fermented Grapes
“Unpretentious, excellent selection, friendly and knowledgable staff, and reasonable prices.”
“These local shops usually tend to cost a bit more than the bigger ones, but I've found the price point here to be on par with spots like Astor.”
Fermented Grapes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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$$ Price range Moderate
3 reviews
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While most local wineshops might have a smaller selection, they benefit greatly from owners and staff that actually know everything they stock. The staff here is unfailingly polite and knowledgable, willing to make recommendations based on your tastes but not in the least pushy about purchasing.
These local shops usually tend to cost a bit more than the bigger ones, but I've found the price point here to be on par with spots like Astor. Overall, it's an excellent little booze shop that I wish I had on my block.
On a recent outing to prospect heights I needed a good bottle to share. These guys were the perfect stopover point. Offering plenty of options ripe for the picking, I grabbed a standby, montepulciano for the party.
Around the corner we walked to the party halfway up St Marks Ave. That's a long way from east village st marks, rather a long ave that stretches through the heart of boerum hill, prospect and on to crown heights.
Ascending a flight of stairs, and through a colorfully decorated apartment, we step through a screen door to paradise. There behind the brownstones sat a veritable shangri la. Who said skipping burning man couldn't be filled with just as much brooklyn delight?
The owners of the buildings at broken down two walls, so that now three backyards were adjoining into one large one. Nooks & crannies for making out under the stars, tables stocked with food & beverages, and even a large dance floor which was already being put to good use.
As we made our way over, we plopped our Fermented Grapes onto the beverage table, and settled into a perfect evening under the stars.
I think the other wine store in this area has a slight leg up on this one. At least I like the selection better down the block and they seem to have more frequent wine tastings. But the lady was super helpful here! I wanted a dry white wine and not really sure what kind of white I wanted. She picked one out but didn't really explain what it tasted like or why she picked it. But whatever, I was in a rush anyway. Most of the bottles are also chilled in the back so don't be afraid of asking for one.