Sterling Grapes & Grains

Sweet shop keepers, friendly, and fairest prices for park slope!

Best grapes and grain store in park slope
They deliver and are the nicest helpful ppl
St. Johns and 5^th loves them.

My go-​to liquor store. A lot of the prices are similar to Astor Liquors in manhattan, when you take into account the subway fare there and back to get those wine+liquor deals. The lady behind the counter is usually nice too, despite sometimes having to deal with sketchy people. Also it’s across the street from Key Foods, so you can combo errands.

Décor wise, it’s nothing special. But maybe that’s why it has such good prices. The selection of inexpensive wine is, based on the few things I’ve tried, is very good. Nice people but I don’t know if I’d trust them to recommend expensive wines. But maybe I’m wrong…
Borderline 4 stars,

We call Sterling about once a month to have them deliver some of our favorite liquids. They know us now and take the order over the phone, give us the price (always among the lowest) and show up within the hour. What’s not to like?
If they don’t have what you want, ask and they’ll get it for you. This is exactly the kind of wine/​liquor store every neighborhood needs (and that so few have).

Well stocked store with a knowledgeable staff

I hand them $ 5, they hand me a bottle of wine, I don’t know of any other liquor store on 5^th Avenue where that is possible.
Also, they stock at least 3 types of Bota Box at all times.
This review makes me sound like a bum. :(
Perhaps I’ll stop by SG&G after work today to pick up a $ 10.99 bottle to restore my self-​worth.

I’ve been here a few times looking for various bottles of wine (which keep accumulating in my cabinet… I should probably start drinking them at some point), and in addition to the decent selection for a Brooklyn wine store and great prices, the women who are always behind the cash registers are really nice too!
I once picked up a bottle of champagne after a Friday evening run over the Manhattan Bridge and back, and decided to veer over to 5^th Avenue as my finishing point in order to pick up the aforementioned bottle. The woman behind the counter seemed pretty amused at my running attire, and said something akin to «oh wow, that’s a good job» when I told her I’d run over to the bridge, over it, and back. It made me smile.
P. S. I’ve only used cash here, but I believe they accept credit cards over $ 10 (I say that because you can make many under $ 10 single purchases here).

This is the better wine store in the neighborhood for your basic selections. It is not trying to make a statement with niche or trendy selections, and it has all price points. I can find my buttery chardonnays from California here, and more than just one of them.

Good selection and nice people there. Price is great too!

Their wine selection is about on par with others in the area, but their prices are usually better. If you are looking for a wide selection of moderately priced wine (ie $ 10-​$ 30 /​bottle) then this is your place in north park slope. If you want a wine outside of that range, there are a few boutiques close by with a better selection (hence the 4 star rating). Their hard liquor selection is also broad, and the cheapest I’ve been able to find. The staff is polite, but not overbearing, and certainly not nearly as snooty as most places. Plus, they play rather good 70’s rock most of the time.

This is definitely a no-​frills establishment, so for the lack of atmosphere I knocked off a star, but this place is pretty great overall. They’ve got a friendly staff that will point you to wines that fit your taste and budget, and a nice selection that’s cheaper than the fancier wine shops in the area. And it’s right across from Key Foods!
They have a credit card minimum, but they tend to be flexible if you don’t make the $ 15 limit.

This is, in my opinion, the best liquor store on 5^th Avenue, possibly even in all of Park Slope. And I’m a drinking professional.
This isn’t your typical wine boutique that’s trying to capitalize on all the stroller moms with money. This place has been here for decades, when the neighborhood was still a sketchy place to be. There’s no glam here.
They’re neighborly («look at our new lotto machine!») and they’ve got a great selection. Yes, they do carry things like Yellowtail, Berigner and all that mass-​produced crap, but they cater to all. They have something for everyone, and their prices are great. For example, I was in love with this Oregon Fume Blanc that I bought elsewhere for $ 14 (just down a few blocks). They had it here for $ 9.99. I don’t know how they do it, but they do. I also know that they have a pretty good whiskey selection as well — not that it’s super amazing, but I’ve seen things here I haven’t seen at Astor.
Plus, they have the biggest selection of mini-​bottles I’ve ever seen. I know, I know, that’s not usually a plus, since it tends to attract vagrants and drunkards. But they have minis of liqueurs and spirits that I’ve never seen in that size before — a good investment if you want to try something before you buy a full size (Killepitsch, St. Germain).
Did I mention they deliver? But whatever. You needed to go to the Key Foods across the street anyway.