The second piece of advice is: Don’t be afraid to say how much you want to spend. We’re not going to take advantage of you, we’re not going to talk over your head, and we’re not going to talk down to you either. We try really hard to make the process of walking in and buying a bottle as comfortable as possible. The first thing I would tell someone like this is: Don’t be nervous to say you don’t know much.
This is a great question as it applies to pretty much everyone at some point. What advice do you give people who come into your shop and are looking to try something new, but know little about wine? I joke with people that I run an adult candy store, but when customers come back to tell me how awesome some new bottle was that they’ve discovered at Horseneck, it makes my job deeply fulfilling. And when someone has a bottle of wine in just the right moment, with the right people, alongside the perfect food, they can feel that way - like we all did as kids. As adults in this day and age it takes a lot for any of us to feel truly and deeply delighted. Don’t get me wrong – those are very cool perks of the job (well, the traveling not so much in the last two years) but the best part of the job is when a customer finds something new and loves it.
Most people think the best part of the job is tasting all the wines and traveling the world. There really aren’t many stores like Horseneck in America - focused on fine wine & spirits sourcing and curation – and so when Terry called me to tell me she was thinking about selling the store I jumped on the chance. I met Terry Rogers, the former owner of Horseneck back when I was developing the concept for Vanderbilt Ave and learned more and more about Horseneck over the years. No – Prior to opening Vanderbilt Ave Wine in 2016 I had been in the media/music industry but had always had a passion for food & wine. Having a business here has been such a great experience in many ways - from getting involved with important causes and great schools, to hosting and attending dinners and events at all of the phenomenal restaurants in town, to developing new friendships. What do you love most about having a Greenwich-based business?Īlthough we live in Westport, we do spend a lot of time in Greenwich, especially at the Bruce Museum, at various charity events around town, and of course, visiting with friends. We lived in NYC for almost 10 years before moving out here 9 years ago. I’m originally from Boston and Jenny is from Oklahoma (by way of Rhode Island). My wife, Jenny, and I have a girl and a boy - Hannah who is 9 and Holland who is 6. Can you please share a bit about your family life?
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