Crush Wine & Spirits

I worked with Anne on an order for three bottles of bourbon to ship across the country using 2^nd day air from UPS.
Very fast e-​mail responses, and she got my order out the door ASAP.
UPS failed to deliver the package on time, so I had to ask Anne to file a claim with UPS to get my 2^nd day air shipping fee back.
The day I finally received my package, Anne filed the claim with UPS and I was reimbursed the expedited shipping the next day.
Very impressive customer service from Anne and the shipping department.
I knew what I wanted to buy already, so I have no comments on how helpful they were in picking out the right bottle for the occasion.
I have bookmarked Crush Wine & Spirits, and will check them first now when looking online for wine or alcohol.
Great group of people who are super helpful.

Everything we needed for a picnic on Roosevelt Island. Got some chilled wine and they even had plastic wine glasses. Good selection of wines at reasonable prices.

This is a top of the line wine store with friendly service and a good selection. As others have pointed out, the staff knows their product which is not the case at some of the city’s liquor stores. The shop is well laid out so things are easy to find. I did hear that at least one of the owners is a Knicks fan, but In spite of this, I still recommend Crush!

Crush is up there with Flatiron Wine and Astor Wines as one of the best wine shops in the entire city. This is the place you go when you need to find a bottle for a BYOB birthday at Peking Duck House (a sick vintage of Spätlese from a strong producer, duh). This is the place you go to when you want minimalist, gorgeous glassware (Zalto) so you can pretend to be an adult when you have friends over and open a bottle (as an aside, damn you Aldo Sohm for tripling the popularity of these. Now we have to wait for Ryan Sutton to make some eager comment about them so they stop being cool with the tools again.). But this is also the place you go when you want some Savennières or Chablis but don’t want to break the bank. For in spite of the fact that at the high end (grand cru Burgundy, cult Champagnes) Crush crushes it, they also thoughtfully curate at the $ 20 — $ 25 level. From Beaujolais to the eccentric Jura, Crush is also a wine shop where you can feel comfortable asking the staff for help or recommendations without feeling like 1) they don’t actually know very much themselves or 2) that they know too much to translate for some plebian — aka you. I’ve come and simply asked for a Vouvray, no other context given, and was guided to a wonderful wine through thoughtful, genuine questions. I’ve also had a ten minute discussion about whether a particular Crémant d’Alsace would be more citrus or orchard fruit forward (Pinot Blanc blends are straight tricky) and it didn’t feel forced, or pretentious, or even as absurd as it probably was from any objective perspective.
So, expand your horizons here. Better yet, it’s the holidays: expand the horizons of others. Have a friend who, mystifyingly, still finds it funny to scream «I am NOT drinking any fucking Merlot!» yet you feel obligated to remain friends with? Get them some Château Pétrus and let them put that in their pipe and smoke it.
Bonus points: Their website is fantastic. The search options are sufficiently nerdy, and the landing page is surprisingly helpful, highlighting recent acquisitions, special sales, and generally interesting news in the world of wine. You don’t have to be a cork-​dork to like Crush, but don’t be too surprised if you start to become one.

great wine. fair prices. loved all the recommendations i’ve received.
every time i move to a new neighborhood. i need to find a new neighborhood wine shop. this was it.
i love the layout of the store and how the wines are displayed — makes it really easy to find the wine i want.
i’m usually asked if i need help but often times i do see the employees in the back office occupied by the computer. question is — why can’t the cashiers walk around and help the customers when there’s no one making a purchase? bizarre. the customers need more attention than your cash registers do.
p. s. i never really browsed through the liquor but there seems to be a decent selection on the shelves in front of the cashiers.

They offer delivery, but there is some significant fine print. I wanted wine delivered for a small girls’ night and every where else was closed. Thought I’d give this place another shot. The guy who answered the phone, Jared, was absolutely horrible. He told me they deliver, but it’s on their timeline — no time guarantees, could be up to two hours. Umm, what? Who orders anything in NY and leaves it up to the delivery people to tell them what time they can get to it, essentially? Gave me major attitude. And then told me he didn’t understand what was so «difficult for you to understand» — nice choice of words, buddy. Don’t insult yourself by giving this place any business.

I went into this shop yesterday (10÷16÷14) and was not greeted or offered help. After looking around, I found the type of wine I was looking for. When I went to the cashier, she was not friendly. Afterward, I researched prices, and found I had paid a high price for that particular vintage.

If you want good wine, at fair prices with excellent service go to Crush!
I recently had a client event that needed several varieties and bottles of wine/​champagne to be delivered. I spoke with Mark and he was able to suggest wines and champagne that we’re delicious and within our price point. At the event we started to run out of certain types of wine, and when I called the store they were able to deliver more within mins. I will def use this store over and over again!

EVERY time I come in someone asks if I need help. I usually do.
As a wine enthusiast and young aspiring somm I am always looking for something specific. A Brut Rose, a Riesling from Germany and North Fork or three different reds from Bordeaux. I come here because the selection is so big.
Today I was asking about regions and subregions of France and focusing specifically on Loire and Alsace. He (handsome kind workers, whose name I can’t remember) took me to the computer, talked me through pronunciations and explained what grapes come out of these regions. He them talked me through several wines on the wall and showed me two that would give me a good sense of the specific things I was looking for.
I not only have had this good experience but many many other before. I wish I could give them 6 stars.
They know wine. And they care about finding you what you want.

*edited to two stars from 1 which may have been a little harsh.
Meh…
I really wanted to like this place. It is right near my office, it always looks so sleek and pleasing to the eye walking past, I LOVED what they showed in stock on their website…
Unfortunately the shop didn’t live up to my expectations.
I walked in and there was one other customer in the store. Three employees behind the counter, 2 or three more in an office in the back, and maybe another 2 walking the floor?
There was one other customer.
I wandered the small store and not one «can I help you?». I got a nod from the cashier walking in and that was it.
I wandered, and looked through the whole stock in the front of the store.
Then I walked to the back and was looking in the window of the room with the good stuff. There was a bottle of Dom Perignon 2004 Jeff Koons bottle. I stared at it for a few minutes as employees passed me by. No one asking if I wanted to go in, or if I needed any help.
So I grabbed a bottle of Chardonnay — 2011 Copain «Tous Ensemble» — for $ 26. A little on the higher range for that wine, but the shop is on 57^th St. Wine. Searcher has it ranging $ 24 — $ 28.
I am checked out with a quick «how are you» and barely any acknowledgement to my existence. Receipt handed over for me to sign without even some eye contact or a smile, and there was a mumble that may or may not have been a thank you.
Unfortunate. I always like to talk to the vintners I purchase from, and see what they recommend. Unfortunately not really the case here.
Two stars is being generous.
There are much better shops.

Odd selection of wines, and the salespeople are somewhat knowledgeable, but they could be better. There are some very good wines, but phone reception is bad inside, so you can’t check websites for wines and vintages. If you really know what you want, you might find it there, but it’s not likely you’ll find any bargains.

Never again. After buying a lot of wine, Aperol and other spirits at this place over the years, I’m done with Crush. The cause? Yesterday’s disgusting experience with an obnoxious, snide, bald guy there. (I mention bald only to identify him — I’m bald too).
Q: Do you have an inexpensive, nice Vino Verde at $ 10 or under?
A: We have the same thing from Spain, although the grape is different. Price is $ 15.
(Same thing? Different grape, different country.)
Q. Do you have an inexpensive rose?
A. (Shows rose that has no price marked.)
Q. How much is it?
A. $ 15 and change.
Q. What is the actual price?
A. $ 15 and change.
Q. How much change?
A. (goes to check at register, rolling eyes and laughing derisively.)
So I put the bottles I had already selected on the counter and walked out, never to return. Evidently Crush now doesn’t welcome people who want to shop below the store’s inflated price points. How this place survives with so much competition nearby is amazing.
Tip: Venerable Sherry-Lehman’s is just a few blocks away at Park and 59. Courteous, professional service regardless of price. And yes they have plenty of nice wines in the $ 10 and under price range!

Great shop with friendly and helpful staff who as far as I can tell (I’m not super knowledgeable on wine) know their stuff. The staff IMHO go out of their way to make you feel welcome and make sure you are not intimidated with wine snobbery.
The main floor seems to showcase reasonably priced bottles that novice like me should be discovering while the back room has the more of the name brand/​recognized selections. Something for everyone.

Great hard to find burgundys

This place is so awesome. I am close to it now and hit it up every chance I can get there. Went tonight and had a salesman spend a lot of time discussing the whiskies, bourbons and Ryes. He was knowledgeable and steered me away from a higher priced Rye to one that he said was just as good and $ 25 less. Came home and cracked the bottle open and it was just like he said it would be. Excellent selection of wines and other liquors too in a very stylish store. Get on E-​mail list for specials.

I live in California and buy gifts for a good friend in NYC through Crush. Their website may be difficult to navigate but just call them and you get incredible personal service as I did from Jessica. 5 stars from what will be a lifelong customer.

«It’s just a little crush, not like I faint every time we touch»
Cute little spot off the beaten path, although located on the most abused.
Hosts a GREAT selection of wine and spirits. This is the place to discover a new brand or variety.
I recently found this new vodka called «V» that’s infused with Florida oranges. $ 25! Sold. Best prices on the Midtown East side.
Staff was also über friendly and helpful. If you plan ahead its a good spot before grabbing the Hampton Jitney. ;)

The best wine/​liquor shop in the city! They have quite the selection of wine ranging from an area in the front where you can pick up a bottle that is as little as $ 10 to a section in the back that has vintage wines. They also host «cocktail hours» and tastings. The people working there are super-​friendly and helpful. The space itself is modern and clean.

One of the best wine shops in NYC and in all of the USA. The selection of top-​quality, hard to find bottles is almost without equal. The sales people are incredibly knowledgable and passionate. If you are looking for trophy bottles, venture into the walk-​in cellar in the rear of the store.

I have yet to visit this store, I was within a few blocks on my last trip, but failed to make it. Might be one of my biggest regrets this year…
I order from them quite often. Their selection is outstanding, diverse portfolio with something to make everyone happy — plus some rather esoteric and limited selections as well. Good pricing and great staff.
Look forward to seeing the store — I am told it is quite the experience.
On my top 5 wines stores in the country.
Will return.