Last year there were rumors of a wine shop opening on Wyckoff, but there have been no updates since September. Now it seems that yes, a wine shop called Vinos en Wyckoff will be opening possibly in May. I can’t say whether the name reflects the expected client base or if it means they will have Spanish wines — both would be refreshing. A contact peeked inside and says “it looks more like a bar.” We’ll have to wait and see.
Nice storefront, too — I like the iron columns. What, no huge plastic multi-colored umbrella awning?
UPDATE: The owner says “Vinos en Wyckoff will be open probably in June. We will have also liquors, but we want to educate people in the area about wine. We will carry affordable high quality wines. We have a big yard and we will offering free wine tasting and classes.”
UPDATE 2: The store is now open!
Vinos en Wyckoff | 150 Wyckoff
Guest May 6th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Awesome. I’ve been waiting for this.
bushwickgirl May 6th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
I had given up hope on this place. I am psyched to see that something is finally happening.
joel May 6th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
we need a bar!!! But this is progress!
petebfd May 6th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
it’ll definately beat trying to buy wine at the liquor store. (not recommended)
joel May 6th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
or from a box (not usually recommended)
ricmac01 May 6th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
…or from a grocery store…HEY! Maybe a Spanish wine bar?
Jeremy May 6th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
All I drink is Spanish wine, pretty much, so I’d be thrilled if this was a super niche wine shop — but it’s unlikely.
ricmac01 May 6th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
As long as it’s not one of those shops that have the double plexi-glass (or whatever that see-thru barrier is) between me and the bottles I’d probably be pleased. But while we’re fantasizing, don’t we need a specialty cheese shop that samples and holds weekly tastings?
Ingo Hart May 6th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Doesn’t seem like a bullet proof glass kind of joint to me. Good news.
mopar May 7th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
I can’t believe the bulletproof glass place on Wyckoff around Grove does not take credit cards. It’s like 1962 there. Sure, they’d have to pay an interchange fee but they could have a $20 minimum for credit cards. They’d do so much more business. And maybe the average sale would be $30 or $40 instead of $4. Wake up!
Joseph May 8th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Checked back today and the awning is up and it says Wines and Liquors – so I guess were looking at a wine store. Sounds pretty good to me.
Dresden May 8th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Dresden think Life is good.
Life Cafe, other hand, little old. Tired. Exhausted.
Me want french bistro. Me want bad.
Kat May 25th, 2008 at 3:30 am
That’s how it starts…
“Let’s all get together for a wine tasting in “East Williamsburg!”‘
Marco May 25th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Me think Dresden, “right on MF!”
Santa Starr June 3rd, 2008 at 2:10 pm
French bistro? Sigh…calls from the third wave of gentrification…
Brooklyn Paddy June 13th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
It’s open! I went by today, and the place was open for business. No Plexiglass. Not a huge selection, but what’s there is pretty good. Not a heck of a lot cheaper than Manhattan, though…
scott June 16th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Great selection at a very good price and a beautiful decor
Caleb June 18th, 2008 at 10:48 am
This place is going to change my life for the better!
Mopar June 18th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Went in there Tuesday and bought a bunch of stuff to welcome them to the neighborhood. It’s a normal liquor store with a lot of $11 wines. Very pretty decor. I’m really happy it’s not cash only. Though I might go back to the other place once in a while for the $6 Pinot Grigio, which is good.
tim June 27th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Spoke to the owner and he is going to make the back area an outdoor spot for tastings and he’s trying to buy the place next door to open a tapas bar. Nice local guy trying to turn the neighborhood around, he told me the community board wants no more plexi and others to emulate what he’s doing.