Springfield Wines & Spirits

Family owned and operated since 1997, this cute little shop is a one stop shop for all your alcohol slash alcoholic needs. I came here based on Unilocal reviews to do some shopping for Thanksgiving. This was actually my first time in a real liquor store, since I’m originally from California where we can just get alcohol from the local supermarket. This experience was so much better and I’m now considering relocation based off this experience alone (kidding, mom).
Even though they were super busy and had approximately 20 other customers bustling in and out during the 30 minute timeframe I was here (all doing last minute Thanksgiving shopping like myself, I presume), Amy took the time to patiently make recommendations. She’s so knowledgable about everything and can answer literally any and every question about wines/​hard liquors.
I came in looking to buy a bottle of wine for dinner and a bottle of bubbles for dessert… I left with six bottles. Due in part because I couldn’t decide between all of Amy’s stellar recommendations and in part because there’s a 5% discount on 6 bottles (10% discount on 12 bottles, for those of you who want to stock up even more).
Upon entering, Amy (bless her soul) offered me a taste of Chilean Cabernet (she said it was produced by Odfjell of Chile)… Whatever that means. All I know is that it was highly rated by wine spectator (90 points out of 100) and Springfield Wine & Spirits was having a special on it for only $ 10. And I never say no to free wine.
Another tidbit of info I learned here that I want to impart on the Unilocal world: champagne can only be called champagne when it’s made in the classical method in Champagne, France. These start at ~$ 40. You can also grab a bottle of bubbles made in the classical method «methode champenoise» if it’s not from Champagne (a Cremant) and that starts at ~$ 15. I was assured they that the $ 16 bottle I grabbed was just as good as the fancy ones from France.
After my «lesson in winetology», I ultimately left with:
1. Odfjell Armador Cabernet Sauvignon ($ 10, the one I tried)
2. Baby Bear Syrah ($ 60, a red that’s a small production red wine made by the guy in Desperate Housewives. This was my splurge for Thanksgiving dinner)
3. Gruet Blanc de Nour ($ 16, these are the bubbles for the pre-​dinner toast)
4. Christian Simon Chablis 1er Cru ($ 20, supposedly a great price for a premier cru chablis)
5. Paul Durdilly Beaujolais Nouveau ($ 11, a thanksgiving seasonal offering from France)
6. Florette Rose de Provence ($ 10, I just wanted to see what the rosé craze was all about)
Can’t wait to try everything!
Competitive prices, extra discounts for larger purchases, a plethora of options, and knowledgable & friendly employees (can you tell, I’m completely infatuated with this place). I’m actually so glad I don’t live in the area — I would be a raging alcoholic by now!

Visited my local liquor store cuz my stock at home has been pretty much depleted. The owner, Michelle was there today, and she introduced me to some of their new products.
They now have Crown Royal Regal Apple. Michelle gave me a sample. It has a strong Apple aroma and it’s pretty smooth. Very drinkable. And $ 30 for a 750ml bottle. Not bad at all.
Other new bottles include an American-​made Organic Vodka called American Harvest. that they’re selling in a box that comes with a complimentary mug for $ 20. Michelle said it was very smooth.
For Whisky drinkers, there’s a Talisker Storm Single malt for $ 50. And for those with more exotic tastes: Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Aged 20yrs for a mere $ 2000. :P Loll
I stuck with my usual Bartenura and various bottles of Malbec, Merlots and Cabernet. and a bottle of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey. Michelle was nice, hooking me up with a bottle of the organic vodka, American Harvest. :-)

The lady behind the counter is very friendly and courteous. I don’t know if it’s her daughter but sometimes there’s a younger lady who has been very helpful when it comes to choosing a Shiraz which is my favorite red wine. She’ll also give some pretty good suggestions in various price ranges too.
The prices here are reasonable for a liquor store and I don’t feel like I’m over paying compared to the liquor store on Bell Blvd. in the shopping center.
This location does have street parking and a parking lot in the back. Street parking is the better choice as there’s not back entrance to this store from the lot.

When I moved out of my parents house… to the other side of Douglaston (Yep. I did not go too far), I used to come to this liquor store all the time. For what I know this is a family owned business that has been managed by the same family for more than 10 years.(People, let me know if I am wrong) The store is located right off the Springfield blvd exit on the LIE and its next to the chase on Springfield, which makes it very convenient. Even though the store is not huge, they carry liquors from all over the world like: Korea, Japan, Mexico, France, Colombia (they carry aguardiente del Valle, Antioqueno and Nectar ;))
Whoever is at the register, is always friendly. The staff usually offers help if they see you walking around undecided.

reasonable with pretty decently late hours. Pretty decent wine selection. My go to liquer spot!

This is my local purveyor of spirits and I am glad to be a patron. Not because I drink a lot of alcohol (which I do), but because they have a great selection of wine, spirits, liqueurs and other alcoholic beverages.
The staff is very friendly and never gives you the bums rush when you’re taking too long to pick out which wine to cook with and which to drink. They’ll actually offer their help without being obnoxious. The prices aren’t very different from other wine & liquor stores, but they are reasonable.
The best part of this place is that 9 times out of 10 I get carded by the teenager at the register. Is that my vanity speaking? Why, yes it is.
I’m a fan!