Chelsea's Newest Wine & Spirits Retailer Offers Winery Direct Savings to Customers
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2017 / Empire State of Wine, a modern wine retail experience, opened its doors earlier this month in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, at 111 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011. 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. The playlist and vibe are emblematic of the colorful people that inhabit the city.
With the majority of products sourced from personal winery relationships and cleared through service companies, owner Eddy Le Garrec is able to offer a hand-selected array of award-winning wines that significantly over-deliver on price. 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.
"I wanted to bring a different experience to New York City," states founder Eddy Le Garrec. "I saw a market where consumers not only wanted to purchase great products but also learn about them at the same time."
Empire State of Wine patrons have access to a focused and hand-picked lineup of fine wines and craft spirits. The store highlights a "Best Under $15" category, classified by flavor and style to give shoppers confidence in their purchase, and a "100 Point Room," where customers can access the best in class for the best value. At Empire State of Wine, customers can discover wines such as Bodega Virgen de la Sierra, which is rated 91 points by Wine Advocate and featured at $14.99, or Clos du Roy Fronsac, rated 92 points and featured at $19.99. In addition, the craft spirits section boasts an eclectic group of carefully chosen brands, none of which are considered the usual suspects. The goal is to offer a value-driven luxury for each spirit category.
A daily newsletter amplifies new wine releases and promotions, singular to the Empire State of Wine online and in-store shopping experience. Customers can easily stay connected to learn about new products, sale specials, and latest events. Empire State of Wine is set to host tastings with engaging themes, such as "Burgers & Bordeaux," to advance one's comfort-level in the subject of wine.
With a quick-chilling service, online ordering, delivery or pick-up, Empire State of Wine provides a bespoke shopping experience. The company has free delivery in Manhattan on any order over $99; online orders are shipped throughout NY state and to select markets. In addition, Empire State of Wine offers Corporate Gift Giving services.
About Eddy Le Garrec
With 25 years in the wine business, Eddy Le Garrec's experience spans from France to Los Angeles, where he was part of the growing wine rush in the 1990s. As a wine educator and business owner, Eddy opened "W Wine Boutique" in Miami, becoming the #1 retail store in Florida for wine over $75. After a three-year non-compete, Eddy has recently evolved his business concept into a New York space, creating Empire State of Wine.
Empire State of Wine is open Monday-Sunday at 111 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011. For more information, please visit www.empirestateofwine.com. Phone: (212) 888-2297.
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