Amazingly cute and well stocked wine store. The owner is very kind and helpful. I was looking for a…read morespecific wine for an event and he was able to source a case for me in time for the event. He also gave excellent recommendations for champagne for the event that everyone liked. The service is definitely top notch. I have yet to dislike any bottle that I've picked up from here. I would definitely recommend coming here if you're looking to explore or find new wines.

Actually a very chill vibe. I came in here on a late Saturday night. I'll admit it I was a little…read moretipsy. I was staying at the Standard and was NOT going to pay for that mini bar. I told the cashier exactly what I needed - One bottle of bubbly, medium price - One bottle of vodka cheap - One bottle of Gin unusual - One bottle of Gin cheap. He dead ass was like, "I got you fam." He even gave me a discount! It was very cool. This was mid-COVID so we stood around chatting for a while. It was unpretentious. Regular priced! (I found that surprising, they could be running a monopoly based on their location) Good tip for anyone staying at the Standard.

(Shopped 12/24/21 FR @ 5:00pm): This liquor store was pretty central along this avenue!…read more On Day 5 of my vacation as I visited a very dear friend for the Christmas and New Year holidays, we needed some various alcohol for the next couple of days for dinners and adult hot chocolate. We cased this joint the other day when we ordered takeout from Rizzo's Bakery which was directly next door. I was on the lookout for any wines from the area since I never found any from the New Jersey/New York regions in Los Angeles, and some Baileys to liven up the hot chocolate we've been enjoying in this cold wintery weather. Let's face it, I loved walking the aisles of any liquor store just to see the type of selection but also if there was something odd I couldn't pass up. Would this be a fruitful trip of libations galore!? PURCHASE Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur 750ml Bottle ($29.99): I loved Baileys either on its own over ice or added to hot chocolate which primarily was the reason for the purchase in this case - bottoms up https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=mGhj5PJ5r0IfrqqzNf_frw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! 2020 Wolffer Estate Summer In A Bottle Rosé 750ml Bottle ($25.99): I specifically looked for a white wine (I found a red earlier on my trip) from the area that I normally couldn't find back in Los Angeles, so this offering from the Long Island wine region in southeast New York was the only option that fit that criteria. A screw-off cap, watery dark pink color, sweet tropical aroma, low body, light sweet tropical flavor, crisp finish, dissipating cherry aftertaste, and low astringency - definitely something more suited for warmer weather but lovely nonetheless https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Mn64ZcYSGgXDWk0QS-Swug&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. 2019 Chateau Haut Tuquet Bordeaux 750ml Bottle ($13.99): I've drank this bordeaux before, so it wasn't new to me. It had dark berries aroma, deep dark berries spices flavors, and a dry sweet aftertaste - an bold wine to be drank with a heavier meal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0yYdCjrcO6bKFDeR-x5plA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE Greeted by a handful of friendly women, I asked for assistance from one who had beautiful cat eyes to show me any wines in my criteria. She was able to advise only a couple bottles they carried which I bought one of them. The rest was easily found by my friend and I. We checked out easily and wished everyone a Merry Christmas - yay! PARKING (FREE; N/A in this instance) We walked, so parking wasn't an issue. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Central Ave. and all surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A small/medium store fully stocked with liquor, mixers, and wines on several aisle shelves and along one wall while there was a refrigerated section mainly with beer along the back wall, and a pay counter towards the front door. Everything was visibly labeled and carried a decent assortment of products. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front windows and door while many electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs, but music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MCTIcakRMJdm_Q7KzAM6fg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Temperatures were in the 40s, so I was bundled-up from head-to-toe. Otherwise, this place was totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I always loved neighborhood liquor stores and Central Avenue Liquors was no different in my book. The comparable prices, good selection although they appeared to lack local craft beers, and great service also made this a good choice. And, it was always a pleasure to support small local mom & pop businesses like this one https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9uKfZWwamWlWk214NV6rFg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $75.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Amazing selection…read more The individuals who work here are wonderful! I hope the owner keeps that in mind when it's bonus time.

This is one of the best wine/port shops I've found in the greater NYC area. The store is a…read morefull-service beer/wine/liquor store, including everything from $500/bottle port to $5/bottle single-serve bottles of J.D. The wines and port are overwhelmingly Spanish and Portuguese, as befits the neighborhood. The guys who run the place know their products well and are great at picking out exactly what you need. This is the source of the 5-star rating. I can't browse in there for more than a minute or so without one of the proprietors coming over to ask me what I want. I tell him, "I'm looking for a late-bottled vintage port around $40," and he will then select a bottle or two, ask me how many cases (har har), and ring me up. I don't think I've spent more than 8 minutes in the store, ever. And every selection they've made has been spot-on. If you're in the market for good port, don't be afraid to get on the PATH and come out to Oporto... it's only about 8 blocks from the station, and you'll get to experience the really nice part of Newark... the Ironbound. The restaurants around Oporto just smell amazing, and you'll want to come back here for the food after you buy all your good ports.

Nothing like it if you're looking for Portuguese wines. We wanted to extend our experience after a…read moretrip to Portugal this fall. Oporto Wine did the job for us. Thanks, Oscar. Looks like I'll be getting back on the Turnpike. Exit 14, meet Exit 4.

We stumbled into taste56 and we were impressed. They opened very recently, and it's definitely not…read moreyour average wine shop. They provide a complimentary wine tasting based on what you're looking for (ex. rich, light, smooth, sweet, etc). You then create a profile where you can rate the wines and better understand what you like. They also email you the wines from the tasting so you won't forget them! It was a personalized experience and I learned a little more about what I look for in wine. I'm no wine expert, while my partner is, however they made us both feel welcomed. Service was excellent. Yvelin was knowledgeable, and friendly. The shop is clean and well stocked. We bought a few bottles to bring back home, which they securely boxed up for us. We look forward to coming back on our next visit.

Yvelin gave us an incredible wine tasting! It was also a beautifully designed place -- I will…read moredefinitely come back here next time I'm in the city.

On a summer evening, I stopped by to check this place out. I really liked the selection of the…read morebeers as well as the different types. I also was pleased to find non-alcoholic options like Ginger drinks. It is a long store and lots of shelves so do feel free to check it out.

Super convenient location for getting my CO2 canister refilled every few months. Can't say much…read moreabout their beer or spirits collection because I only come here to cater to my out of control carbonated water addiction! The employees are always polite & helpful, I don't have to own the container or wait for my refill since they just simply swap the one you already put a deposit on until you're ready to return it for good. The price for the 10 lbs refill may not be the cheapest around ($30, I think!), but a few extra bucks is worth the convenience, and still saves me tons of money over getting my refills online.

We wanted to pick up a bottle of wine as a gift and Madame Claude was within walking distance from…read moreour apartment. They have a pretty good selection at a wide range of prices. There are a lot of affordable bottles here! A lot of the bottles also have tags on them with notes from management, which is very helpful when you're not familiar with some of the vineyards. I'll definitely be back to add to my own collection!

This is my first review for 2021 and it had to be for a place that I love. Madame Claude Wine is…read morethe best wine shop in the Greater New York Region. I haven't found a better wine shop even in Manhattan so I keep making a trip out to Jersey whenever I need to buy wine. The wine shop has a large selection of wine, mostly from France, as the owners are French. They spend a lot of time traveling around the world to find small vineyards so I love how they try to support small, local businesses. Pretty much every bottle that they sell is under $25 and I haven't had any that I haven't liked. I also love how a lot of their wine bottles have handwritten tasting notes that tell you what food to pair the wine with. The people who work here are also really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They're always available to answer your questions and do everything they can to help you find what you're looking for. Madame Claude Wine has a French bistro called Madame Claude Bis not too far away from the wine shop. I haven't tried the bistro yet, but according to the people at the wine shop, all the wines that they have on the restaurant's wine list are available at the wine shop so if you find something that you like at the restaurant you can always go back to the wine shop to get it.

An amazing array of natural wines to satisfy all kinds of wine and spirit lovers alike. Also a plus…read morethat the owners are wonderful people. This is my go-to wine shop, no other shop compares.

My Go To! Have a weekly budget for this spot cause I love it so much! For the most niche of wine…read morelovers!

Good selection and good prices, also knowledgeable staff and family own business. Owner also run…read moreone more business on kearny ave f and r convince, also has good price and selection. They carry vide varieties of Spanish and Portugal wine