Lake Side Emotions - Wine boutique -

This is my favorite wine store on Long Island. It has wines for all budgets, ranging from everyday bottles to collector classics. The wines are beautifully displayed and arranged by grape type. Owner Christophe is a unique character who has very high standards. He tastes every wine before stocking it and rejects the vast majority of the wines distributors offer. If a wine he has previously offered has a new vintage he dislikes, he discontinues it. Christophe has an uncanny ability to ascertain and remember the preference profiles of all of his regular customers, and he helps to curate their selections, while staying in their preferred budget. He never tries to upsell. If you just want standard brands, go to a different store.

This is possibly the best wine store I've ever been to. It's got wines for any budget, and you can be sure that you are getting the best possible wines at a given price point -- from inexpensive to mid-level to the priciest ones. The owner, Christophe, is always willing to share his expertise with you, and if you frequent the store, he learns your preferences, and will tailor his suggestions to your palate, making sure that you leave the store with the wine you will like for any given occasion, in a desired price range (he never upsells!), and of the particular style you are in the mood for. Don't be afraid to talk to him and ask him your wine-related questions -- he knows wine, is a pleasure to deal with, and a lot of fun to talk to.

Christophe is very knowledgeable and the store has a great selection of quality wines at all prices. I like that Christophe is aware of how much the customer is comfortable spending and always makes intelligent suggestions within that price range.

The best advice and service I have ever received when buying wine. Christoph is very knowledgeable friendly and really tailors his suggestions to your taste. I wouldn't go anywhere else.