Upper East Side Wine Shops

1555 Lexington Ave. 10029
Cross Streets: 99th & 100th St.
646-370-4100

Hours: Mon-Thu 1pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun Noon-8pm

New wine shop: an eclectic space that feels like a record store of days gone by, run by two guys who have a shared enthusiasm for blending wine and music.

This upper Upper East Side stretch of land has limited options for sourcing out a quality wine selection from a knowledgeable staff → so enters Vinyl Wine: helping to fill the void.  They are heavy on the design aesthetic (check out the speaker lined cash register and wooden bins and plastic crates that line the walls of this narrow store) but it’s not filled not with records,  yet with organic and natural wines made by small, relatively unknown producers. The varied selection showcases over 100 hand-picked value, “rocking,” artisanal wines.

Prices are affordable, most bottles are between $10-$20.  Wines are labeled with humorous tasting notes and tips, like Good, but inexpensive pinot noir is harder to come by than a decent song from Nickleback.

You’ll be greeted with a friendly smile, great price points and a sizeable selection. A fun place to go that may open your eyes to new wine discoveries – while going easy on your wallet.  Also worth the mention is a point-reward system for frequent shoppers and a 5% discount on 6 bottles and 15% on cases.