Love this place! Just walking into the store is a whole new experience on its own, he set up is amazing. The staff is friendly and they have plenty of wines to choose from. Tons of in and out of the box wines. And if you need a recommendation for your dinner or as a guest, don't hesitate to ask the staff, they are always on point! On the weekends they have wine tastings as well which is also a bonus! read more

Very nice organized, owner was really nice, he listened, recommended a few wines. Great experience

Not only did this store have all the varieties of Doc's hard ciders, but Danny was super helpful as well. He offered to even carry out the box full of Doc's to my car. I highly recommend this shop. read more

Excellent selection of affordable wines. Staff are always friendly. Great local shop!

Nice to know that a wine shop with knowledgeable staff exist here! Spacious layout and location are great. There are a great variety of wines that are budget friendly for the wallet. We will be returning here as soon as we're able to read more

I have been a customer at Grape Expectations since they opened their doors. There's a reason I am still a customer today and that's because John and Jairo are friendly, knowledgeable and super helpful every time I come in. Their wine selection is varied and select, if you don't see something you like ask they are exceptionally responsive to your needs. Lastly, it's not just a wine shop they have an extensive liquor inventory and know what to recommend depending on your needs. Cheers! read more

Great store. Knowledgeable employees and super nice owner. Good area for little kids to stay occupied, and always people there tasting. Rectangular center counter makes it much more inviting than traditional checkout. Good layout with easy sections even for the ignorant like me. Big parking lot behind with back entrance. read more

One star---for hostility and paranoia. This wine shop is located near a supermarket I go to, and sometimes after grocery shopping I'll stop in to see if there's anything new worth buying. If help is offered, I say no thank you---I have the Advanced Certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and I'm currently enrolled in their diploma program, and I've also earned the Society of Wine Educators' Certified Specialist of Wine designation. I don't need the help of a kid half my age. I'll buy something at this shop maybe once out of every four visits, and usually then only because I'm in a hurry and don't have time to shop elsewhere. I find that prices here are not competitive. For example, a popular Spanish garnacha for which I recently paid $8.99 is $12.99 here. So I had another look today, and on my way out (without purchasing) the owner stops me in the doorway and tells me I'm not allowed ever to return. I come in all the time and have never bought anything (NOT true) and that makes him uncomfortable. I told him that I have made purchases in the past, and he said no, I've never bought anything, don't come back. Well fine, obviously no great loss since I rarely find anything worthwhile here. But I have to say that if this shop gets so little traffic that someone browsing without buying once every few weeks makes a huge impression, then I suspect the recession will claim another retail victim soon. read more

I have been to many establishments selling the spirits, but I must say that GRAPE EXPECTATIONS gets my vote truly a Stella operation ! Five stars with a AAA rating the selections are the finest the service is beyond reproach I've been a patron for 10 years now, , they always have what I like in stock.... To be continued ! read more

Always working in high end restaurants, I've drank some pretty good wine. Whenever I'm in Tarrytown I visit Grape Expectations, (btw love the name). Nothing makes me happier than seeing Jairo when I walk through the door. He has always given AMAZING selections within my current budget. (Working in restaurants means a various budget.) Even more important than a great wine selection is customer service. I've never met a friendlier staff! Jairo is always there for me with open arms. Going to Grape Expectations is like visiting home :) keep up the great work guys! read more

Great local wine store. Have been going to be the past 4 years and have never had a bad experience. They have a great selection and the staff is always very nice and make good recommendations for all prices ranges. I have found great cheap wines here with the help of the staff and sometimes with some blind luck! read more

Good selection, decent prices, good staff= good in town liquor store.

I like everything about this lovely and intimate shop. Great selection of wine from around the world at any price range. Friendly (but not too friendly for us City folk) staff. And I am thankful they stock a ton of rosé as summer is still in town. read more

I love coming to get my vino from this place the staff is knowledgable and friendly they will never steer you wrong! I love red wine and the selection is vast and there are tastings that where I've tried new wines that I would normally dismiss and were very delicious! This is the only store I go to knowing that I will get excellent service and excellent wine! read more

This place is awesome! The first thing I noticed when I walk in is the really cool way they display the wine. This is the only place that I've seen such an interesting way of showing and holding wines. Most stores I see are just boring cramped carbon copies of each other. The next thing I noticed was the attentive and knowledgeable staff. They helped me pick a wine to cook with and a wine to go with my meal. They gave me a range of options to fit a bunch of different price ranges. It was a real help. Then I went to their liquor section in the back of the store and I saw that they had a huge liquor section. They have items from all over the world while still having some very local artisanal items. To say I was pleased by their selection would be an understatement. They have a bit of everything here! Overall I loved this store, I'd recommend it for sure, and I will definitely come again! read more

Great selection, very helpful staff, awesome prices! Best wine shop in Tarrytown, or Westchester for that matter!

The best neighborhood full service wine store! I'm a regular. Helpful staff with great suggestions when I want to try something new ... they listen to your tastes and then match with a great choice in the price range you suggest. My favorite reason for coming here is that when I remember the picture on the label and can't remember the name of the wine ... they figure it out. Cheerful, helpful, friendly service, high quality wine at great prices.... as I say, I'm a regular for the seven years I've had an apartment in Tarrytown. read more

Best wine store in the area. Great selection of small vineyard wines, fair prices and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Plus the owner is a former standup comic. The comedy circuits loss is our gain. I always leave with a smile. What more does anyone need? read more

The proprietor is always helpful and very knowledgeable. The store is clean and well stocked with reasonably priced wines and spirits.

We heard about Grape from a friend and wine lover many years ago. We have been buying wine there ever since as well as enjoyed their tastings and they even did one at our house for a special bridal shower. They make wine buying accessible and less intimidating for those just learning about wine like our children and have many affordable but good choices. For many years they have also generously donated wine without hesitation to our historical society which is not located in Tarrytown when we were fund raising. We think they are wonderful and helpful and give them a thumbs up. read more

Charming liquor store in the fabulous village of Tarrytown. It doesn't get any better than this! Excellent atmosphere, deep selection and good prices. Most importantly, the 'team members' are low key and helpful; never pushy or nasty. read more