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We encourage you to shop in store for the best experience and variety,
but feel free to take a look at part of our current stock.

Please note that our inventory changes daily.
If you have questions about a specific bottle, give us a call.


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Real pictures of our shelves! Updated seasonally



Alsace and German wine



Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, etc.





A great white to get if you're looking to try something with a zing! The light flavors of apricot, and pepper create an off-dry white that is smooth and crisp. Riesling comes in both sweet and dry varieties with floral notes.


Labels such as Dr. Loosen, Relax, Willm, and Pierre Sparr can be found amongst others on our shelves.



Bordeaux



French red wine from the city of Bordeaux, France





Medium to full-bodied with aromas of black currant, plum, and a hint of earthiness. Depending on the region, wines range from tart fruit, to sweeter and riper fruit flavors.


We have a variety of Medoc, Margaux, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and more.



cabernet sauvignon



Red wine produced in California





Known for its full body and rich flavors. Notes of blackcurrant, cedar, oak, leather, and pepper. This wine has a great potential for aging due to its high rate of tannins and perceptible acidity.


We carry big labels and small alike. Names such as Josh, Caymus, Decoy, Opus One, Joel Gott, Austin, etc.



champagne



Sparkling wine from Champagne, France





Effervescent sparkling wine, known for its small, frothy bubbles in both brut and rose varieties.

Citrus and green fruit tend to be the dominant flavors, with either a sweet or dry finish.


We carry true French champagne labels such as Veuve Clicquot, Pol Roger, Nicolas Feuillate, and Billecart-Salmon.



Chardonnay



White wine produced in California and the Russian River Valley





White wine typically produced in California and France. Dry, full-bodied wine with moderate acidity. When produced in California, this wine contains heavy notes of oak and vanilla, paired with lemon and pineapple. The French produce chardonnay differently which creates a smooth wine, un-oaked, with crisp flavors of creme fraiche and apple.


Our Californian brands include Sonoma Cutrer, Frank Family Vineyards, Raeburn, La Crema, and more.

Our French brands include Macon-Villages, Cave de Lugny, Vignerons de Buxy, and more.



French red wine



Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone, Brouilly, Beaujoulis Villages, etc.





Varying from light to heavy in body, flavors of dark red fruits, coffee, baking spice, and pepper. Mainly from the areas of Burgundy, Languedoc, the Loire Valley, Alsace, and Rhone.


Our labels in stock include Familie Perrin, E. Guigal, Rosenthal, and more.



French white wine



Chardonnay, Sancere, Touraine, Mersault, Bourgogne, etc.





Earthy and mineral flavors are notorious from france, as their wines distill in steel barrels. Depending on the region, many different bodies and specific flavors are available.


We carry wines from many vineyards, including Louis Jadot, Louis Lator, Joseph Drouhin, Domain Leflaive, etc.



Italian red wine



Chianti, Barbera, Dolcetto, Barolo, Tuscan Blends, etc.





Full-bodied red wine with a dry finish. Notes of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry are typical with an earthy nose. Common Italian regions of production include Tuscany, Piedmont, Puglia, Emilia-Romagna.


Our selection encompasses wines from labels such as Vietti, Villa Antinori, Le Volte, Lagone, and more.



Italian White Wine



Pinot Grigio, Pino Gris, Vermentio, Greco di Tufo, etc.





Light in body and characteristically dry with aromas of lemon, pear, honeysuckle, and apple. The subtle notes of citrus and fruit pair well with most foods.


Our selection showcases bottles from La Scolca, Livio Felluga, il Conte, and more.



Kosher wine



Certified kosher wine. No added ingredients.
Made according to Jewish dietary laws "under strict Rabbinic supervision"





We carry a selection of kosher Bordeaux, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, and Rose.


Classic brands such as Manishevitz, Gigal, Shoresh, Hermon, and Barkan can be found on our shelves.



local wine



Wine produced on the east end of Long Island





Support local! We carry local red, white, and rose wines from vineyards such as Wolffer, Paumanok, Channing Daughters, McCall, and Pellegrini.



merlot



Red wine typically produced in California





Soft, subtle red with full-body. Rich, velvety flavors of plum, oak, berry, clove, and vanilla. A perfect red that encompasses both full and silky drinking qualities.


We carry labels such as St. Francis, Bogle, Bonterra, and Konsgaard.



organic wine



Wines that are USDA certified organic





Made from grapes that are farmed and vinified organically. The method of grape production does not rely on artificial chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides.


We carry a variety of organic red and white wine brands that are certified organic such as Frey, Lifevine, Feudo Montoni, Blue Quail, Bonterra, and more.



Pinot noir



Red wine typically produced in Oregon, Sonoma Coast, and the Russian River Valley





A dry, light to medium-bodied wine. Complex flavors of cherry, raspberry, and light baking spices. The bright acidity and silky tannins make this wine smooth and versatile.


We feature labels such as Saintsbury, Etude, Pinot Project, La Crema, etc.

Productions from Oregon, Sonoma Coast, and Russian River Valley.



port wine



Red and white dessert wine





A medium-tannin wine with notes of berry, chocolate, nutty caramel, and cinnamon. Older varieties contain more concentrated notes of dried fruit.


We carry Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage ports. There are a few other desert wines mixed in to this section like Sauternes, Moscato, and Tokaji Aszu.



prosecco and american sparkling wine



Sweet or dry bubbly wine





Light sparking wine with floral aromas described as crisp and sweet. It has a medium to high amount of acidity with large, frothy bubbles. Flavors include notes of honeysuckle, apple, peach, melon, and pear.


Our section of prosecco includes bottles from LaMarca, Mionetto, Savino, and Altanieve.

American sparkling brands are, Gruet, Chandon, Roderer Estate, and more.



Red blends



Red wines made from a combination of different grapes





Blends are made from a variety of different grapes including cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit syrah, petit verdot, and malbec. The combination of grapes leads to a smooth and ready to drink wine with a juicy, often full body.


Our selection includes labels from Prisoner, Apothic Red, Troublemaker, Sterling, and more.



Rosé



A mixture of French, Italian, and American blush wines





Produced mainly from grenache grapes, rosé is known to be a light bodied, bright, and fruity wine. Notes of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry are typical, but there is a slight variation in flavor depending on the region.


Our selection includes labels such as Whispering Angel, Minuty, Summer in a Bottle, Domaine Ott, Hampton Water, and more.



Sauvignon blanc



White wine traditionally produced in New Zealand,
some varieties from California





Known for its low alcohol content, higher acidity, and minerality. Full, crisp flavors of grapefruit, lime, passion fruit, and white peach.


We have many labels from New Zealand and California alike, including Kim Crawford, Frenzy, Babich, Allan Scott, and Cakebread.



Spanish and south american wine



This area of our store holds red and white wines from Spain, Portugal, and Argentina.





Our red selection includes Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rioja. Our white selection includes Vino Verde, Albarino, and Verdejo.


Flavorful wine from labels like Catena, Casal Garcia, Cigar Box, Durigutti, and Marcelo Riscal.



ZinfANDEL



California based red wine





Known for its fruity and spicy body, aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum, black pepper, and cinnamon. Full-bodied with a smooth, sweet finish.


Find labels such as Green and Red, Cline, and Rombauer on our shelves.



Liquor



Real pictures of our shelves! Updated seasonally



Aperitifs/Digestifs



Pre or Post dinner drinks and mixers





Drinks meant to be served before meals to stimulate appetite or after dinner to aide in digestion. Also good for mingling at a party, or while preparing dinner for the night.


We have everything you need to make cocktails including Campari, Aperol, Vermouth, Amaro, Lillet, Fernet Branca, Punt e mes, and more.



Bourbon



True American whiskey mainly produced in Kentucky





Predominantly made from corn mash and aged for at least 2 years before barreled and bottled.

Notable for smooth flavors of vanilla, caramel, tobacco, chocolate and charred oak.


We carry classic and high-end brands such as Bulleit, Four Roses, Angels Envy, Woodford, Weller, Eagle Rare, and Blanton's.



cognac



Variety of brandy named after the commune of Cognac, France





Distilled twice from white wine using copper pot stills, and aged in French oak barrels. Notable for a smooth body with sweet, spicy, fruity, and bitter flavors.


Brands we carry include Hennessey, Remy Martin, Delamain, and Pierre Ferrand.



Gin



Neutral grain spirit





Colorless grain spirit made with aromatic juniper berries and other botanicals. Notable for herbal cocktails with citrus and floral elements.


We carry brands such as Hendricks, Monkey 47, Bombay, Roku, and Malfy.



Liqueurs



Liquor based cocktail sweeteners, bitters, cooking ingredients, and creams





These are the bottles that will flavor your cooking, sweeten your cocktails, and settle your stomach after dinner.


We carry Marsala wine, Ouzo, Kahlua, Cointreau, Chartreuse, Sherry, Mr. Black and much more.



rum



Sugary liquor, can be clear, dark, or spiced





Sweetened through its production process of distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. Usually distilled in oak barrels to add a hint of spice.


Labels such as Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Barbancourt, Sailor Jerry, Plantation, and Diplomatico.



Rye



American made whiskey produced in Kentucky,
Bourbons spicy counterpart





Notable for it's peppery flavor, reminiscent of spicy fruit, smoke, and oak. Rye is a naturally spicier grain, responsible for this heavy flavor.


We carry many brands such as Michters, Bulleit, Johnny Walker, Knob Creek, and Rittenhouse.



sake and soju



Light, rice based alcohol





Made with four ingredients, no sulfites, no preservatives, and no tannins. Mild taste with little acidity or bitterness. Refreshing flavors of fruit, melon, pair wonderfully with the earthy finish.


We have many varieties of sake including Junmai, Junmai Daiginjo, and labels such as Soto, Winter Warrior, and Sho Une.



scotch



Smokey and smooth whiskey





Malt, Grain, or blended varieties contain similar notes of smoke, vanilla, wood, and spice. The buttery finish of scotch makes it drinkable straight or on the rocks.


Our collection includes Irish Whiskey, Single malts, and blended whiskey labels such as Macallan, Glenfiddich, Jameson, Oban, and Johnny Walker.



Tequila and mezcal



Clear or aged liquor produced in Jalisco, Mexico





Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo ages of tequila. Full of flavors such as vanilla, caramel, and oak with a crisp finish.

Mezcal on the other hand, is very earth and smokey.

Both are made with 100% agave and characteristically smooth, perfect for creating cocktails or drinking on the rocks.


Labels such as Casamigos, Heradura, Fortaleza, Madre Mezcal, and Illegal.



vodka



Neutral, clear spirit distilled from grains or vegetables





Available plain or in flavors. The most versatile for mixing.


We carry brands such as Tito's, Ketel One, Grey Goose, King Estate, Crop, Deep Eddy, and more.



Pre-made cocktails



Canned and bottled cocktails that are already mixed and ready to go



Cocktails that are ready to be drunk!



All you need is a glass, or a straw...





The perfect size to throw in your golf bag, picnic basket, or beach tote. We carry a variety of vodka, tequila, bourbon, rum, and gin based cocktails.


Brands like High Noon, Fisher's Island, On the Rocks, TipTop, Hive, Cutwater, and more.