NYC Retailers in December

WINE TALK
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I would like suggestions for retailers in NYC. We are going up in December to see a bunch of shows (MJ, Maybe Happy Ending, Caberet, maybe Stereophonic). We are staying at the Edison on 47th. My spouse said I’m only allowed two wine store visits :frowning: since we are going up for shows and museums. I’m cherry picking now so just looking for some things I can’t get in DC. I’m buying Northern Rhone, Piedmont, and German right now. So which two would you choose?
Flatiron
Chambers
Crush
Sommcellars
Manhattan Wine Co
677 Wine and Spirits

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I would choose Flatiron and Crush for Northern Rhone, and probably for the others as well. Beg for a third store visit and go to Chambers.

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I would go with Manhattan Wine Co and another not on your list: Morrell Wine.

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Allegedly, Morrell is temporarily closed. I would call to find out first. Manhattan is moving down the block this weekend, so they should be fully operational.

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Definitely not closed as I was there last weekend.

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Morrell is always on my list when I’m in town. Flatiron has a nice selection from all three regions you mentioned as well. It’s also worth checking their website for new items in the few weeks before you go. They post a lot of stuff they get in small quantities there. If you see something you want you can order it then and pick up when you go there.

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It is worth checking the Flatiron website to peruse at a leisurely pace. But, the in-store inventory is usually slightly different, as some of the very small quantity stuff (older vintages) never makes it to the website.

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Has Chambers changed much with the new location and new owners?

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Smaller shop, fewer bottles to see, you may also sense a slight difference in the email tone.

I haven’t done a rigorous study but I’ve seen less of David Jamie and Eben when I stop by the new shop. Although that could just be random chance.

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This

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Who bought it?

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FWIW, NYC stores don’t usually store all their stocks at the store (NYC real estate pricing and all).

Of the ones listed, they all have some kind of off-site fulfillment they do.

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Chambers and Crush
Flatiron as a third. Bribe with an incredible lunch

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Not sure, and from what I hear the prior owners (Jamie et al) are still involved in running the new location

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I recently sold a large parcel to Jamie/Chambers. It was seamless, by the way.

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Greg Rubin who also owns Vanderbilt in Brooklyn and Horseneck in Greenwich, CT; the shop is in good hands.

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Morrell is definitely closed until they reopen sometime next year.

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