The new ANA Wine & Spirits is a new twist on the classic neighborhood wine shop. Inspired by wine cultures from across the globe, ANA Wine & Spirits places a strong focus on natural wines, biodynamic wines and the widest array of wines and champagnes sourced from around the world.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A neighborhood wine shop offering the best the globe has to offer – that's the mission behind ANA Wine & Spirits in Hudson Yards. Set on the 1st floor of The Shops at the corner entrance of 10th and 33rd, ANA Wine & Spirits is a new twist on the classic neighborhood wine shop. Inspired by wine cultures from across the globe, ANA Wine & Spirits places a strong focus on natural wines, biodynamic wines and the widest array of wines and champagnes sourced from around the world.
Spread over more than 3,000 square feet in the heart of Hudson Yards' prestigious array of luxury retail offerings, ANA Wine & Spirits is the drinks-based sibling of the new ANA Bar & Eatery, which is set just a floor below. Much like the restaurant, ANA Wine & Spirits takes an innovative, highly-curated approach to its business. ANA's offerings are both wide and deep – reflecting the breadth of the world's most-compelling wine and spirits makers sourced by our expert staffers with an eye towards pours that are as surprising as they are satisfying. Think covetable pours literally from Argentina to New Zealand and you've got the right idea. ANA's also offers a wide range of the natural and biodynamic pours that are helping to reinvigorate the global wine arena.
Thanks to both its vast size and knowledgeable staff, ANA Wine & Spirits is a place to experience wines and wine culture in the widest sense possible. The space itself is beautiful and inviting – designed like a gallery or loft with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout along with oversized floral displays. Inside, there are literally hundreds – if not thousands – of distinctive wine and spirit varieties, many from under-the-radar women- and minority-owned producers often overlooked by other wine shops. "Businesses in this industry used to be passed from father to son, but now it's all more inclusive," observed ANA Wine & Spirits General Manager and Sommelier David Smith. As this ethos changes, it presents opportunities not only for new generations of wine growers, but new audiences eager to enjoy their offerings.
Indeed, one of the most unique elements of ANA Wine & Spirits is its champagne offerings – which reach into the hundreds of varieties from across France. ANA's size – as well as proximity to some of New York City's leading restaurants – allows us access to many of the small-scale Champagne producers who often work only with restaurants. But in ANA they see a similar spirit of epicurean excellence and recognize our ability to cultivate new audiences for cult bottles. As Smith explains, "we have access to producers that other retailers don't have; family-owned wineries that only sell 200 cases worldwide—that's just 100 bottles of any particular vintage." These include must-tries such as the boutique Champagne Thienot near Reims, the historic Champagne Lanson (which dates back to 1760), and ultra-rare vintages from Champagne Mousse Fils, which will celebrate its centenary next year. Best of all, with so many different types of Champagnes on offer, there is truly a bottle – or three! – for every price point.
Another ANA specialty area is Israeli wineries, which are increasingly producing some of the most sophisticated wines in the world. Most leading wine shops might carry a handful of the best-known wineries from Israel – at ANA they feature almost 20. Highlights include the complex, aromatic Jazreel Icon Reserve, from the heart of Israel's bible-era Galilee region; a rich and buttery Blanc du Castel from Domaine du Castel near Jerusalem; along with an unfiltered Ella Valley Pinot Noir by Vitkin, a winery along Israel's Mediterranean shoreline. ANA also carries a premium selection of Israeli's spirits, such as fiery Arak – including an earthy, fig-infused variety from the small-batch purveyor, Zachlawi.
Along with fine wines and champagnes, ANA offers the finest range of spirits with an equally global eye toward quality and prestige. From Tequilas and Mezcals – Vodkas, Brandy, Rums and Gin – ANA places a premium on unique, small-scale purveyors creating spirits with a distinct sense of flavor and point of view.
With its vast array of wine offerings, ANA Wine & Spirits is ideal for both special occasions and events as well as every-day purchase. "We want ANA Bar & Eatery and Wines to really serve the daily dining and wine needs of the entire Hudson Yards community," says Anna Castellani, co-owner of both ANA Wine & Spirits and ANA Bar & Eatery. And this means not just those endless pours, but an entire range of wine- and drinks-based programming including regular tastings of exciting new wine finds as well as casual pizza and wine tasting evenings.
Indeed, a private seated tasting for up to 20 -- or cocktail-styled tasting for up to 50 -- can easily be arranged by the ANA team, who can curate a selection of wines and Champagne for a casual get-together or even an education tasting "class." ANA is the exclusive wine and spirits purveyor for Hudson Yards and can deliver their expansive selection to all of New York City.
Even with its world-class selection of wines and spirits, ANA is far more than merely a wine store. Its tasting room and gallery-like anchor space can handle corporate events of most sizes, while ANA's expert staff can help companies develop wine gifting programs that will suit teams of all interests and sizes. ANA will also work with individual collectors to develop and cultivate personal wine collections that expose wine-lovers to new and unique pours -- many often exclusive to ANA. We understand that wine is a true passion because we are so passionate about wine ourselves — and we're committed to ensuring that enjoying wine can be a true lifelong pursuit.
ANA Wine & Spirits is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from noon to 7pm. For more information, visit anawines.com. ANA Wine & Spirits is located on level 1 at 20 Hudson Yards at the corner entrance of 10th and 33rd. ANA Bar & Eatery is located on level 2. For more information, visit anawines.com or email [email protected].
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