taste56

One of my absolute favorite new fine wine shops/experiences, anywhere! First & foremost, they take customer service to a whole new level... Their staff, especially Scott, are all very highly attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth (not the least bit snobby or pretentious) and accommodating... Their selection is absolutely outstanding, with a strong focus/emphasis on old school varietals, and smaller production, esoteric, rare and obscure (not mass-produced or bastardized) wines from all around the globe, at competitive pricing. The owner, James, takes a great deal of pride in his unique and innovative approach. Repeat business, 5-stars, A+, and enthusiastically recommended to all.

Came here for a wine tasting before our anniversary dinner at Bar56 next door. Breanne taught us so much with their flights of wine samples. We left with 2 bottles of our favorite selections as well as a better understanding of wine in general.

We had a great visit and tasting experience with Eveline. They have a unique approach to do a tasting without any pretense, and they were so helpful and enjoyable to talk with! What I was pleasantly surprised by was that the wines available to taste were not too expensive to purchase for every day use; most were in the $20 range. They also had a varied selection of higher-prices wines available for sale. We purchased a few from our tasting (all 3 in our party tasted 3 different wines), and I also purchased a Ridge red at a higher price point. So you can come in and grab a bottle without a tasting if you prefer. What a great wine shop / wine experience for Dumbo! We missed the opening of the partner restaurant next door by just a week or two, but hopeful to try it next time we are in the neighborhood. Thank you so much Eveline!

I had such a wonderful experience when I went in. I usually get a little self conscious in wine stores and stressed, but they were so helpful and kind. The tasting was so fun! I couldn’t believe it was free!!! I’m definitely going to make this my new regular wine shop - so affordable and easy to navigate when you’re in a rush too. :) Can’t wait for the restaurant, it’s gonna be amazing!!!

I’ve never enjoyed a wine shopping experience this much! Learning about wine can be intimidating, but they really make it approachable. Plus, the complimentary wine tasting and digital sommelier feature are so unique! Shoutout to Yvelin who manages the store. She knows what she’s talking about

I loved doing a tasting here! Yvelin was incredibly informative and helpful. I was also really surprised by the price range - they had a great selection of wines for all prices. Definitely worth stopping by.

Met with Yvelin who walked me through selecting wines to try. She is incredibly knowledgeable and makes wine tasting approachable. I would come back here again in a heartbeat.

A wine tasting gem around dumbo! The owner was super nice and friendly, and was super patient and well versed when introducing wine for us to taste (you can choose up to 3 wine to taste for free!) Definitely recommend it if you’re around the area and would like to get some great wine!

We stumbled into taste56 and we were impressed. They opened very recently, and it's definitely not your 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 definitely come back here next time I'm in the city.

Happened upon taste56 when we were needing a break in the area. Fun wine selection with a unique unfussy approach. Makes it easy for everyone to select wine by also allowing you to try three wines (and giving a tasting profile) before you purchase. Service was excellent and they were super kind and helpful. Enjoyed our tasting and took home several bottles for later.

The service is fantastic! Always warm and inviting. The ambiance is very relaxing and I immediately feel like the staff is open and receptive to what I am looking for. Extremely knowledgable and always guiding me in the right direction. I've never disliked their suggestions! Fantastic neighborhood spot and friend in Dumbo to trust!

This little wine store is beautiful and makes the process of selecting wine easy, approachable, and fun! Yvelin is super knowledgeable and kind - and the store will deliver for free. Check it out and try some delicious new wines while you're there!

This place is genius and the staff are wonderful, friendly and helpful. Yes, you can buy a $1,000 bottle, but you can also buy a $15 bottle AND, you can try it first (for free)! Nothing worse than picking up a bottle of wine for dinner only to be disappointed. With Taste56 approach, you can try 3 types of wine (whatever style you prefer) at the price your comfortable with before making a choice. We come here to hang with Yvelin and Jerome who are fantastic, grab a couple bottles to restock our wine rack, as a pit-stop and/or to buy wine for fiends and family. Great experience, lovely people, lovely space / ambience etc. - highly recommend!!