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For the world’s best bottles, put yourself in an Empire State of Wine

NYC’s foremost direct importer of the world’s best wines, has won numerous awards, including best of lists for champagne, French and Tuscan wines, and the best overall wine list in New York.  Read Article

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Lettie Teague, The Wall Street Journal Wine Critic has written a paper of record's wine recommendations column for the past 13 years

"I went to a champagne tasting and it was phenomenal. The store owners were extremely friendly and accommodating."
- Blaire F, NY
 

“…This place is awesome ...Best in NYC”
- Joanne B,  AZ

"Amazing store - fabulous prices - tailored recommendations.This is the perfect wine store to get unique and outstanding recommendations for very low prices. "
- Shannon Hilton

"This is hands-down one of the best wines stores in the city. The owners do an exceptional job of curating the wine selection, especially the affordable bottles."
- Michele Drohan

“The selection and pricing are great but it is the service and knowledge you get there that will keep you coming back.”
-  Robby C.

Wonderful selection and pricing, but the true value lies in the extremely knowledgeable owners and their spot-on wine suggestions (many of which have come from the "under $15" wall).
- Julia S.

Empire State of Wine Now Offers Limited Edition 2018, 500 Pt Wine Curated Briefcases. New York-based wine retailer, Empire State of Wine is offering five exquisite international wines, rated 100/100 by acclaimed wine critic "James Suckling," including the "#1 Wine of the year 2018" Chateau Canon, St Emilion 2015.

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"C’est lui que nous avons choisi avec notre partenaire Eddy Le Garrec d’Empire State of Wine pour inaugurer le Wine Club de French Morning (lire plus bas sur le Club)." - Emmanuel Saint-Martin

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Interview With Wine Expert Eddy Le Garrec: A Toast To The Opening of Empire State of Wine. "Creating this new concept and design the store, this is a brand-new business and I am just getting started. Meeting all of the great people that come into Empire State of Wine is priceless." - Eddy Le Garrec

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"The winery-direct model allows Empire State of Wine to pass on savings to its customers, while the critically acclaimed and curated selection makes for a simplified shopping experience. Its ambiance pulls in the streets of New York with an industrial influence, along with lively hues, exposed racks, and stacked shipping containers to heighten the decor."
- Andrew Matthews

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"Empire State of Wine, is to step into a different dimension; one where gouging is a forbidden practice, 90+ point wine is affordable for anyone with twelve dollars to spare.  Eddy himself bubbles with impatient energy. He knows that the quality and price of his product are unprecedented in Manhattan." - Editor, Manhattan Sideways

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