It’s been a long time coming, but Bushwick’s first proper wine shop has finally opened. It’s actually been open for some two weeks now, and is fully stocked with all varieties of wine from every major growing region. Vinos en Wyckoff also sells what seems like hundreds of brands of liquors. I visited with owner Tony Acosta to talk to him about the shop:
What made you open a wine shop in Bushwick?: The need. People don’t want to buy liquor through bulletproof glass. They don’t want to buy a bad selection of wine in a filthy shop.
How long have you lived in Bushwick?: Oh, just 23 years. Some people are complaining about gentrification but — we just live in a different time now.
Where are you from originally?: Dominican Republic.
How did you learn about wine?: I worked for years at my family’s East Village wine shop before deciding to open one here in Bushwick.
I went home with a couple of liquors — Basil Hayden’s bourbon and a bottle of Cointreau — and several wines, including Argentine Malbec, California Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo and Rioja from Spain. Argentina and Spain — my two favorite wine countries — are well-represented on the shelves.
Head down to Vinos for a wine and cheese tasting at the store’s Grand Opening on July 24th from 6pm on. Delivery all over Bushwick will be coming soon!
Vinos en Wyckoff, 150 Wyckoff between Himrod and Harman
10am-11:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-9pm Sun | 718-366-0090
justin July 3rd, 2008 at 2:19 pm
holy shit they will deliver booze to your apartment? incredible.
Andi July 6th, 2008 at 10:00 am
The store is beautiful, and I’m really glad it’s there. He’s right, I really don’t like buying wine and liquor through bulletproof glass.
azusa July 8th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
bought some great organic reislig there the other day. they will order any wines you want that they don’t stock!
vnssa July 21st, 2008 at 4:37 pm
This store is GREAT! rite around the corner from me, owner is really nice, store is clean, and u can actually see ur liquor up close, not thru dingy bulletproof glass. lol
Snowflake July 24th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Anyone know if he is delivering yet?
erinhaldrup August 3rd, 2008 at 11:38 am
wow!! this is great , good for him and good for everyone!! I can’t wait to check it out
Tim Cock August 3rd, 2008 at 7:43 pm
I called this place on Sunday at 7:30. I asked them if they would deliver to which they rudely replied no and offered no explanation. And then they weren’t even open until 9pm like they said. I have an idea, don’t open a store and advertise delivery and different hours if you can back it up. I’ll keep ordering my wine online.
josh September 10th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
they said in a few weeks they are going to start delivering. right now, it’s just the family working there. they’re trying to work out all the details concerning future deliveries.
Jpizzle September 10th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Wow liquor delivery. Is there another place in Bushwick that delivers?