Scotto's Wine Cellar 318 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

"This neighborhood store is one of the best, Jim who I have known for well over a decade is always very pleasant and super knowledgeable, I wouldn't go anywhere else 10 out of 10 for me. I think the person that wrote the review below me walked into the wrong establishment"

"This store used to be a neighborhood gem. It's now a total wreck and it's such a loss. I moved to the neighborhood about 6 years ago and I have seen this store decline before me. In the last 2 or 3 months have been especially terrible. It used to be well staffed with friendly and knowledgeable people. I especially enjoyed Kim's recommendations. She and every female employee there were superstars! The delivery guys are also super friendly and you can tell they work hard. The owner though is a total fool. He never followed up with me about a Thanksgiving wine and I've witnessed him confuse people both in person and on the phone. You can tell he is a disorganized and overbearing boss. I've heard him and it makes me angry for the few employees he has left. It's no wonder his store is not staffed. I know customers who no longer shop there. It's very sad but spend your money in other great wine shops!!! This store will close soon- I made a bet with someone about it closing soon!"

"This used to be a great neighborhood spot. Sadly it's now a shadow of what it once was. There used to be super helpful girls at the counter. Now when I go in there are only some older men working who are nice enough I guess but seem to be doing a million things at once. The owner looks angry and tired. The delivery guys look stressed and seem to be overworked. when I tried to ask one about why the store looked in such terrible shape he only said I'm sorry but he didn't offer any explanation. The store used to be vibrant, but now it's like on life support. I've been in the neighborhood since 1998, and I can say I'm embarrassed at what it has become. I went to another wine shop on Atlantic Avenue, and asked them if they knew whether Scotto's changed owners or management and the gentleman said it was the same owner but whose longstanding problems had finally caught up to him. I wonder what happened but it's clear that he can't keep his staff. I used to love getting my wine here but sadly it's a dumpster now with no friendly faces and virtually no staff and no decorations and no one who remembers your name. Go to another neighborhood spot. This one is terrible! I wish i could leave zero stars because its that bad"

"Love this place and the people who work there. Jim and Dave are gentlemen and the rest of the staff are great and knowledgeable too. They’ll go the extra mile for you and help you find a great bottle The photo is of the owner Jim showing us the history of the store from its original opening"

"I was looking for a present for my father. He likes to drink whiskey and I wanted something special from Brooklyn. Here I was doubly find. They had Van Stained Stillhouse plus an own bottling "Rye", which can be bought only in this store in Brooklyn. World class!"