Stranger Wines in Brooklyn, New York, was founded in 2019 by restaurateur, Andrew Tarlow, and musician Dennis “DJ” McNany.

Andrew is the proprietor of the Marlow Collective, a hospitality group that includes restaurants Diner, Marlow & Sons, Romans, and Achilles Heel as well as the grocery store Marlow & Daughters, the bakery She Wolf, and of course natural wine store Stranger Wines! DJ Mcnany fell into the natural wine world 20 years ago when he was a young musician looking for side-gig to pay the bills. He began working as a floor stocker at a natural wine shop in Williamsburg Brooklyn and rose up the ranks to become head wine buyer.

Stranger Wines takes pride in curating wines from small, sustainable producers from across the globe. Using their 20+ years of wine experience, they balance the newest and trendiest as well as the timeless and classic producers.

They intentionally do not have tasting notes on their bottles. Instead they greet each guest as they come in and provide personalized recommendations based on the occasion and their taste preferences.

Having a DJ as a founder means that records play a big role in the in-store experience. Vinyls are on display behind the tasting counter and play throughout the shop to set the tone while you peruse through the endless selection.

Don’t miss Stranger Wines free tastings every Wednesday evening at their bar as well. They announce the wines the same day on their Instagram. A great way to discover some gems!

Find Stranger Wines on the Raisin App now and make sure to give them a visit next time you are in New York!