I had to pick up peach schnapps in a pinch for a pastry dish. We walked in to the store and was literally ignored by the staff(the guy behind the counter was either the owner or a manager). When I asked for help, he seemed bothered. I asked for the schnapps and he had to rummage around to find a bottle. What he found was covered with dust and the label peeling. Without any embarrassment, he dinged us the full price(16 – 17 bucks before taxes, but with attitude). Up and coming mid-town east as expensive condos are being built will insist on top quality service and quality. With so many wineshops in NYC and stiff competition this place ain’t gonna last much longer. We left, pledging never to return. To add insult to injury, we found better quality schnapps at a lower price at another midtown wineshop.
Olivia O.
Classificação do local: 5 Midtown East, Manhattan, NY
Not sure why this place has bad reviews. The staff is helpful and they have a solid selection. It’s also easy to find inexpensive wines, and they don’t judge you for asking about inexpensive options like they do at ambassador wines around the corner. They have wine tastings a lot too.
Tara D.
Classificação do local: 4 Jersey City, NJ
Seems like this place has very mixed reviews, however, I’ve always found the staff to be very helpful. I’m not a big wine connoisseur but i can taste the difference between crap wine and good wine. Usually, I pick my wine based on price points and vineyard location, but every time I’m here, i ask whoever is working. They are very kind in helping me find a great bottle(or 2) of wine to go along with the occasion.
Scott R.
Classificação do local: 1 Manhattan, NY
After reading these reviews I am so glad I was not the only one! I use to buy my spirits and wine from here though it did not have the best prices by any means and the selection was actually quit poor. I believe it was the actual owner who was horrible to deal with. When I use to go in the staff were fine and then one day he was there yelling at one of his staff and oh the foul language. I couldn’t take what I was hearing so immediately left. Such a nightmare and rude individual. I went back about a month later on my way home just to see if that poor employee was there but didn’t see them. I hope they quit. I will never step foot in any of his vintner stores in the city. I can’t support anyone who treats his employees like that and try to spread the word. You really wouldn’t believe it and am so glad I did not have my children with me.
Elsa S.
Classificação do local: 4 Manhattan, NY
Having dealt with these people here for about 10 years, I am happy to say that if you are nice to them, they respond accordingly. The wine selection is varied, the staff are helpful. the prices are fair. No one has EVER criticized my selections, their recommendations are reliable and their deliveries are speedy and on time.
Linda M.
Classificação do local: 2 Manhattan, NY
I only go because they have nice wines… i am there twice/week(more often for holidays/parties!)…same 2 guys always there…1 acknowledges me… the other looks right through me. In my old ‘hood, the owner knew what I liked… and was quick to suggest something new. I am now more apt to go to 57th St Sutton Wines… always a friendly hello! Too bad for First Avenue Vintners…
Peter p.
Classificação do local: 4 New York, NY
Like a camel looking for water,(having just moved to the neighborhood) i found ‘de vinter’ a few weeks ago, and just wanted to say(while i’m still standing) that this place is just wonderful!