Fermented Grapes

There has been a turnover in staff so the usual faces are missing and their expertise is also missing, which is a big loss. I love the store, and in the winter, walking down the block and standing in the back at one of the twice-​weekly tastings, is wonderful and cozy. i hope the brand new staff can quickly find the assurance and knowledge that the previous staff had, along with the always– delightful welcomes that were had on entering. Although it is small there is a good selection of wines and small batch local whiskeys. And always, your selection can be had cold if you need.

Great wine selection, but some of the staff can be a bit snooty. I walked in to find a Garnache or a Tempranillo that was resealable, for some reason a person on the staff thought a $ 25 bottle was expensive for me. Again, I’d still go back, but for the wine selection only.

Of all the wine shops on Vanderbilt, come on, there are at least 4, Fermented Grapes is my favorite. Not only do they have the best location because they are around the corner from my house, but everyone who works there is super chill. I think they only hire hotties who live to serve their customers. I never know what I want to drink (damsel in distress!) and I am always satisfied. Actually, I’m going there right now. It’s wine time!

I really love this place… Although it’s smaller the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful. Being as clueless as I am I can walk in and say «white, sweetish, kindaaa bubbly» and they will decipher that and show me a couple of options in a range of prices. And i am always satisfied with their suggestions. They also have wine tastings (twice a week I believe) and they offer 10% off of the wines featured. I’m happy it’s right around the corner

While most local wineshops might have a smaller selection, they benefit greatly from owners and staff that actually know everything they stock. The staff here is unfailingly polite and knowledgable, willing to make recommendations based on your tastes but not in the least pushy about purchasing.
These local shops usually tend to cost a bit more than the bigger ones, but I’ve found the price point here to be on par with spots like Astor. Overall, it’s an excellent little booze shop that I wish I had on my block.

On a recent outing to prospect heights I needed a good bottle to share. These guys were the perfect stopover point. Offering plenty of options ripe for the picking, I grabbed a standby, montepulciano for the party.
Around the corner we walked to the party halfway up St Marks Ave. That’s a long way from east village st marks, rather a long ave that stretches through the heart of boerum hill, prospect and on to crown heights.
Ascending a flight of stairs, and through a colorfully decorated apartment, we step through a screen door to paradise. There behind the brownstones sat a veritable shangri la. Who said skipping burning man couldn’t be filled with just as much brooklyn delight?
The owners of the buildings at broken down two walls, so that now three backyards were adjoining into one large one. Nooks & crannies for making out under the stars, tables stocked with food & beverages, and even a large dance floor which was already being put to good use.
As we made our way over, we plopped our Fermented Grapes onto the beverage table, and settled into a perfect evening under the stars.

I love this store. They have an interesting selection, including wines from places like Croatia. They have suggested several different wines and I have found them to be spot-​on. Reasonable prices for the neighborhood and super helpful, knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend!

Great wine store. They have such a great variety of wines. My favorite thing about this store is how knowledgeable all of the staff members at about all of the wines. I completely trust their judgement when it comes to wines. I just I in, give them a price, give them a few parameters based on what I’m in the mood for and they find me a great bottle of wine every time. Never been disappointed.

This wine shop is absolutely fantastic! There are always affordable bottles which are of a high quality available in store.
But what really makes it a great shop is that every Saturday Afternoon they have tastings from quality makers.

Great store and the people that work there are super friendly and helpful. At the store down the street I don’t get that and as for more selection, not really, it might seem like it but its doesn’t. Fermented grapes also has great wine tastings and killer hours, its always open

This is my go-​to wine shop! Unpretentious, excellent selection, friendly and knowledgable staff, and reasonable prices. They have everything for any occasion! I love this place!

They have the wine I have been searching for! The last stop on my Adesso (the wine I have been searching for) This is great little wine shop on Vanderbilt they have tastings several times a month.

I think the other wine store in this area has a slight leg up on this one. At least I like the selection better down the block and they seem to have more frequent wine tastings. But the lady was super helpful here! I wanted a dry white wine and not really sure what kind of white I wanted. She picked one out but didn’t really explain what it tasted like or why she picked it. But whatever, I was in a rush anyway. Most of the bottles are also chilled in the back so don’t be afraid of asking for one.

This is the only wine store I frequent, I am so happy to live four blocks away. I like wine a lot but don’t know that much about it… they always hook me up. Everyone is very nice and down to earth and I think the prices are very reasonable. Particularly interesting to me, they have an impressive variety of biodynamic and organic wine. FG, please don’t ever leave me.

Quite simply the best wine shop in Brooklyn. An alcoholic’s dream.

A minimalist wine and liquor shop with a knowledgable (not snobby) staff.

OK wine stores, I’ma let you finish but Fermented Grapes is the greatest wine store of all time. OF ALL TIME!
Matt and the crew humor our whims and remember what we like to ensure we always get an amazing bottle of wine. One could throw a dart and always hit a decent bottle for one’s price point.
Great boutique selection and an outstanding addition to the neighborhood.

Very helpful and attentive staff.
The guy that looks like Elijah Wood helped us pick out the best wine for what we were planning.

Grapes,
Last night you let me sample four different bottles at one of your frequent wine tastings and then gave me 10% off the delicious Touraine you were featuring and I couldn’t be a happier customer.
I’ve visited thrice at this point and your staff is always friendly and helpful. The time prior I thought I’d sample a couple of your under $ 10 selections which were both terrible. So I won’t be delving into that territory again. I have, however, had great luck so far with the $ 10 – 15 selections: the Touraine and on my first visit the sublime $ 12.99 French white you sell that will remain unnamed in this review since I don’t want anyone to go deplete your supplies on me (sorry selfish, i know).
I also love your Old World centric selection! Any store that gives no room on its shelves to Yellow Tail is ace in my mind.
And don’t listen to these fools complaining about your small, well curated inventory. I hate having to wade through a million bottles so I really appreciate your focus and also I know I can trust your taste so I don’t need a million bottles to choose from. Plus, your store is tiny! I don’t know where they think you’d stock any more bottles.
Anyhow, excellent work. I’ll be back!

The major points scored here are due to convenient location. Prices and selection are, well, meh. The staff is courteous and fairly knowledgeable — from what I can tell.
I do dig the assorted small batch bourbons and whiskeys though. Its not the largest inventory in the neighborhood, but I definitely find myself here on occasion.