Category: | Liquor Store |
Address: | 6 Maiden Ln, New York, NY 10038, USA |
Phone: | +1 212-267-8530 |
Site: | maidenlanewines.com |
Rating: | 3.8 |
Working: | 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9:30PM 9AM–9:30PM Closed |
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A Private User
I use to love the owner of this place. He has a good personality and can helps you find the right wine. But cheap and unreasonable if you have any issue with your wine. My expensive wine had seeped from the sides of the cork and he didnt help. I used to be a regular customer, purchasing a bottle or two a week. My last purchase was for a couple of 1st cur Denis. I noticed traces of wine on the inside of the label, and top and side of the cork. My friends suggested that I return the wine and not bother opening it. So I did, but the owner wouldnt take it back. He opened the bottle and poured a very small sample for the two of us in plastic cups. We both tasted it. He told me that the wine is fine an nothing wrong with it. He said that a little seepage is okay. I accepted his word but it was Monday night and I had a very expensive open bottle on my hands. He suggested calling a few friends and telling them you have a great bottle. So I walked out doing just that. The first friend I talked to told me to walk right back and return the wine becuase no matter what air has seeped in and the wine is compromised even if it is every so slightly. I walked back but was told "No air has gotten in just liquid out...I dont know the chemistry of it but the wine is good and Im not taking it back." So I left and a few friends showed up. Everyone brought something cheese food, etc.... I poured everyone a glass and everyone agreed that although the wine was not offensive and had not oxidized it was stale. I dont know much chemistry myself, but I do know that I know enough physics to tell you that once a liquid escapes from the bottle it can only be replaced by air. Black holes dont live in wine bottles and cant be replaced by nothingness. Im not a wine connoisseur, although a friend of mine that did stop by to taste it is. However, I have been drinking wine with my father since I was 14. Note: I will not be visiting this site back so will not be responding to question and comments. This is just my experience with this shop and nothing more. You should go by your own judgment and experience.
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Michael DeLeo
Great little store with a nice selection and competitive pricing. Owner is on sight and deals with customers direct which is always nice. I walk by 2 other stores to come here!
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Damion Devonish
Great service