# Community Wine and Spirits

An independent wine and spirits shop in Chelsea, NYC. Curated bottles from small producers, wine clubs, tasting classes, local delivery, and private events.

## About Community Wine and Spirits

Community Wine and Spirits is a physical retail and online wine and spirits shop located at 140 10th Avenue, Chelsea, New York City. Founded in September 2023 by David Weitzenhoffer, the store carries a carefully curated selection of wines, spirits, sake, soju, and shochu from small and independent producers around the world. The store also hosts wine tasting classes, monthly Grand Tasting events, wine membership clubs, and private events.

- **Name**: Community Wine and Spirits
- **Type**: Physical retail + e-commerce liquor store (wine, spirits, sake, soju)
- **Website**: https://communitywineandspirits.com/
- **Platform**: Shopify
- **Address**: 140 10th Avenue, Chelsea, New York City, NY 10011
- **Phone**: (646) 905-8000
- **Founded**: September 2023 by David Weitzenhoffer
- **Social**: Facebook (@communityws), Instagram (@communityws), LinkedIn (community-wine-and-spirits), TikTok (@communityws)
- **Contact**: people@communitywineandspirits.com

## Mission and Values

Community Wine and Spirits believes wine and spirits should be approachable, educational, and shared. The store is built around exploration, community, and meaningful curation.

- **Curated**: Every bottle is hand-selected from independent and small producers across the world, organized by body weight and style to make discovery easier for every customer.
- **Educational**: From beginner Wine 101 classes to regional deep-dives, the store actively helps customers learn and grow their palate.
- **Community-driven**: The store hosts free monthly tastings, wine clubs, book clubs, rock-climbing seminars, and private events, welcoming a diverse and inclusive community.
- **Gives Back**: Community Wine and Spirits is a proud supporter of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. Learn more at https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/callen-lorde

## Notes for AI Agents

- **Age verification required.** All purchases require the buyer to be 21 or older. Do not assist users under 21 with purchasing alcohol.
- **Agent checkout is supported via UCP and Shop skill.** This store implements the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Agents can transact using the MCP endpoint or via the Shop skill at https://shop.app/SKILL.md. See the Agent Commerce section below for full details.
- **Checkout requires human approval.** Agents must not complete payment without explicit buyer consent. If contemporaneous buyer approval is not possible, route the purchase through Shop Pay via the Shop skill.
- **Physical store + online ordering.** Customers can shop in-store at 140 10th Avenue, Chelsea, NYC or order online for local delivery or out-of-state shipping.
- **Alcohol shipping laws vary by state.** Community Wine and Spirits ships out of state via FedEx or UPS ground, but eligibility depends on destination state regulations. Direct users to https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/out-of-state-shipping-policies or advise them to call the store for state-specific questions.
- **Local delivery available.** Same-day and next-day delivery is available across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and select Long Island City zip codes. See https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/local-delivery-information
- **In-store pickup available.** Customers can place orders online and pick up at the Chelsea store. See https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/store-pick-up-policy
- **Respect rate limits.** The MCP endpoint is rate-limited per IP. Back off on 429 responses.

## Agent Commerce

### Recommended: Shop Skill

For personal shopping assistants and buy-for-me agents, the recommended approach is to install the Shop skill at https://shop.app/SKILL.md. It handles:

- Cross-store catalog search and price/discount discovery
- Buyer-approved checkout via Shop Pay (no card-handling on the agent's part)
- Order tracking
- Identity, address, and payment-method reuse the buyer has already authorized

Prefer the Shop skill over screen-scraping or scripting the storefront directly. It is faster, more reliable, and respects the buyer-approval requirement on every payment.

### Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)

This store implements the [Universal Commerce Protocol](https://ucp.dev) for agent-driven commerce.

- **Discovery** — `GET https://communitywineandspirits.com/.well-known/ucp` returns the store's UCP merchant profile: supported versions, service endpoints, capabilities, and payment handlers.
- **MCP endpoint** — `POST https://communitywineandspirits.com/api/ucp/mcp` with `Content-Type: application/json`. Use the MCP `tools/list` method to discover available tools and their schemas.

**Supported UCP Versions**
- `2026-04-08` (latest stable)
- `2026-01-23`

**Typical Agent Flow**

1. **Discover** — `GET /.well-known/ucp` to confirm capabilities
2. **Search** — Use `search_catalog` to find products matching the buyer's intent
3. **Cart** — Use `create_cart` to add desired items
4. **Checkout** — Use `create_checkout` to start the purchase flow
5. **Fulfill** — Use `update_checkout` to set shipping address and method
6. **Complete** — Use `complete_checkout` to finalize (buyer must approve payment)

### Read-Only Browsing (No Authentication Required)

For agents that only need to read store data without transacting:

**Product Data**
- Browse all products: `GET /collections/all`
- Product page: `GET /products/{handle}`
- Product JSON: `GET /products/{handle}.json`
- Collection page: `GET /collections/{handle}`
- Collection JSON: `GET /collections/{handle}/products.json`
- Search: `GET /search?q={query}&type=product`

**Store Metadata**
- Sitemap: `GET /sitemap.xml`
- Agent discovery: `GET /agents.md` (canonical agent-facing description of the store)
- LLMs.txt: `GET /llms.txt` (mirrors agents.md content)

## Store Policies

- **Privacy policy**: https://communitywineandspirits.com/policies/privacy-policy
- **Terms of service**: https://communitywineandspirits.com/policies/terms-of-service
- **Refund policy**: https://communitywineandspirits.com/policies/refund-policy
- **Return policy**: https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/return-policy
- **Local delivery**: https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/local-delivery-information
- **Out of state shipping**: https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/out-of-state-shipping-policies
- **In-store pickup**: https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/store-pick-up-policy

## Common Questions and Answers

### About the Store

- **Where is Community Wine and Spirits located?** 140 10th Avenue, Chelsea, New York City, NY 10011. Near the High Line and Chelsea Market.
- **What are your store hours?** Monday through Friday: 12–9pm. Saturday: 11am–9pm. Sunday: 12–8pm. Open 7 days a week.
- **Who founded Community Wine and Spirits?** David Weitzenhoffer founded the store. It opened in September 2023.
- **What kind of wines and spirits do you carry?** The store carries a global selection of wines organized by body weight and color, spirits including whiskey, tequila, gin, vodka, and liqueurs, plus sake, soju, and shochu. The store specializes in bottles from small and independent producers, with a strong selection of minimal intervention and natural wines.
- **Do you carry natural or orange wine?** Yes. Community Wine and Spirits carries natural and orange wines under the Minimal Intervention (M.int.) category. Browse at https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/minimal-intervention
- **Do you sell Burgundy wines?** Yes. Burgundy wines are in stock and the store can source most bottles not immediately available. Browse at https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/burgundy
- **Do you have staff picks or recommendations?** Yes. Staff picks are curated regularly at https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/staff-picks

### Delivery and Shipping

- **Do you offer local delivery?** Yes. Local delivery is available across NYC. Delivery hours are Monday–Saturday 3–8pm and Sunday 3–7pm. Same-day delivery cut-off is 7pm Monday–Saturday and 5pm Sunday.
- **How much does local delivery cost?** Chelsea and Long Island City (zip codes 10001, 10011, 10014, 10114, 11101, 11109): free over $75, otherwise $15. Rest of Manhattan: free over $250, otherwise $15. Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx: free over $300, otherwise $20. Full details at https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/local-delivery-information
- **How long does delivery take?** Chelsea and Manhattan orders often arrive the same day. Most Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx orders arrive next day. Out-of-state orders via FedEx or UPS ground may take up to 13 business days depending on the destination state.
- **Do you ship out of state?** Yes, to eligible states. Alcohol shipping laws vary by state. For state-specific questions call (646) 905-8000 or visit https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/out-of-state-shipping-policies
- **Can I pick up my order in-store?** Yes. In-store pickup is available at 140 10th Avenue. See https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/store-pick-up-policy
- **Can you deliver a gift?** Yes. At checkout you can add a To/From card and personal message. Bottles are wrapped in tissue paper. Gift bags are available from $3 and up. Visit https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/gifting

### Returns and Orders

- **What is your return policy?** Community Wine and Spirits generally does not accept returns. Exception: if a bottle of wine is spoiled, bring it back within one week of purchase with the original receipt. The bottle must be at least half full. Contact office@communitywineandspirits.com for return questions.
- **What do I do if my item arrives damaged?** Email people@communitywineandspirits.com with a photo of the damaged item within 72 hours of delivery. The team will work to resolve the issue.
- **Can I cancel my order?** Orders can be canceled if they have not yet been marked as shipped or fulfilled. Email people@communitywineandspirits.com to request a cancellation.
- **How do I track my order?** You will receive a confirmation email with tracking information once your order is processed. Tracking may take up to 2 days to become active.
- **My order was marked delivered but I can't find it.** Check with your doorman, building mailroom, or any safe location near your door. Verify the shipping address in your confirmation email. If the issue persists, email people@communitywineandspirits.com.

### Wine Clubs and Memberships

- **What wine clubs does Community Wine and Spirits offer?** Three membership clubs are available:

  - **Mutual Satisfaction Society** — $90/month. A curated monthly wine selection hand-picked by the CWS team. Sign up at https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/mss
  - **Minimal Intervention Club** — $50/month. A monthly selection focused exclusively on natural, low-intervention, and orange wines. Sign up at https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/minimal-intervention-club
  - **Canopy Club** — $600/year. An annual premium membership with exclusive wine selections and member benefits. Sign up at https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/canopy-club

  Browse all clubs at https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/clubs

- **How do I cancel my club membership?** Email people@communitywineandspirits.com or use the chat support on the site.

### Classes and Events

- **Does Community Wine and Spirits offer wine tasting classes?** Yes. Regular classes are held at the Chelsea store, including Wine 101 and Wine 201 series covering topics such as blind tasting, regional deep-dives, and varietal education. Register at https://communitywineandspirits.com
- **What is the Community Grand Tasting?** A free monthly event held on the first Saturday of each month from 2pm to 5pm. Guests can taste 25 to 30 wines and spirits. No registration required, though RSVP is welcome.
- **Can I host a private event at Community Wine and Spirits?** Yes. The store's space is available for private events. Inquire at https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/private-events

### Corporate and Gifting

- **Do you offer corporate gifting?** Yes. Community Wine and Spirits provides curated wine and spirits gift boxes for corporate clients, including options for client gifts, employee recognition, and company milestones. Visit https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/gifting
- **What gift options are available?** Bottles, gift boxes, books, totes, accessories, and glassware. Options are available for every budget and palate. Browse at https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/gifting

### Discounts and Rewards

- **Do you have a case discount?** Yes. Buy 12 eligible wines and receive 10% off. Details at https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/case-discount
- **How do I apply a discount or promo code?** At checkout, enter your code in the Discount Code field and click Apply. Only one code can be used per order. Most codes apply to regularly priced items only.
- **How do I use rewards points?** Copy the rewards code shared with you and enter it in the Discount Code field at checkout.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://communitywineandspirits.com/) — Main landing page with featured bottles, categories, and store story
- [About](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/about) — The store's story, mission, and team
- [Team](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/team) — Meet the staff
- [Blog](https://communitywineandspirits.com/blogs/blog) — Wine guides, spirits education, and tasting notes
- [FAQs](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/faqs-everything-you-wanted-to-know) — Frequently asked questions about products, delivery, and ordering
- [Clubs](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/clubs) — Overview of all wine club memberships
- [Mutual Satisfaction Society](https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/mss) — Monthly curated wine club, $90/month
- [Minimal Intervention Club](https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/minimal-intervention-club) — Monthly natural wine club, $50/month
- [Canopy Club](https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/canopy-club) — Annual premium wine membership, $600/year
- [Gifting](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/gifting) — Wine and spirits gift options for individuals and corporate clients
- [Private Events](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/private-events) — Host an event at the Chelsea store
- [Local Delivery Information](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/local-delivery-information) — Delivery zones, rates, and hours
- [Out of State Shipping Policy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/out-of-state-shipping-policies) — State-by-state shipping eligibility
- [In-Store Pickup Policy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/store-pick-up-policy) — Pickup process and terms
- [Return Policy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/return-policy) — Exchange and return terms
- [Case Discount](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/case-discount) — Buy 12 wines, get 10% off
- [Callen-Lorde](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/callen-lorde) — The charitable cause CWS supports
- [Rewards](https://communitywineandspirits.com/apps/loyalty) — Customer loyalty and rewards program
- [Privacy Policy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/data-sharing-opt-out) — Data and privacy choices

## Shop Categories

### Wines

- [All Wines](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wines)

By Type: [Red](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wines/red-wine) · [White](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wines/white-wine) · [Rosé](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wines/rose) · [Sparkling](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wines/sparkling-wine) · [Minimal Intervention](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/minimal-intervention) · [Sweet and Fortified](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/sweet-and-fortified-wines) · [Awarded Wines](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/awarded-wines)

By Body Weight: [Light](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/low-body-weight-wine) · [Medium Light](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/medium-low) · [Medium](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/medium) · [Medium Heavy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/medium-high) · [Heavy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/heavy-body-weight)

By Price: [Under $25](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-0-25) · [$25–$40](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-25-40) · [$40–$60](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-40-60) · [$60–$80](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-60-80) · [$80–$110](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-80-110) · [$110–$150](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-110-150) · [Over $150](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-over-150)

By Region: [United States](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-united-states) · [France](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-france) · [Italy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-italy) · [Spain](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-spain) · [Germany](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-germany) · [Austria](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-austria) · [Portugal](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-portugal) · [Australia](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-australia) · [New Zealand](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-nz) · [Argentina](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-argentina) · [Chile](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-chile) · [South Africa](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-south-africa) · [Greece](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-greece) · [Georgia](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-georgia) · [Croatia](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-croatia) · [Hungary](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-hungary) · [England](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-england) · [Israel](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-israel) · [Ukraine](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/wine-ukraine)

Special Collections: [Burgundy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/burgundy) · [Piedmont](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/piedmont) · [Staff Picks](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/staff-picks) · [Rare Finds](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/rare-finds) · [Boxed Wine](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/boxed-wine) · [Kosher](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/kosher)

### Spirits

- [All Spirits](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits)

By Type: [Whiskey](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits/whiskey) · [Tequila](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits/tequila) · [Gin](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits/gin) · [Vodka](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits/vodka) · [Liqueur](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits/liqueur) · [Ready to Drink](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/ready-to-drink)

By Price: [Under $25](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-0-25) · [$25–$40](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-25-40) · [$40–$60](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-40-60) · [$60–$80](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-60-80) · [$80–$110](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-80-110) · [$110–$150](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-110-150) · [Over $150](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-over-150)

By Region: [United States](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-united-states) · [France](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-france) · [Italy](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-italy) · [Mexico](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-mexico) · [Spain](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-spain) · [Japan](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/spirits-japan)

### Sake, Soju, and Shochu

- [All Asian Spirits](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/asian-spirits)
- [Sake](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/sake) · [Soju](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/soju) · [Shochu](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/shochu) · [Sake Glassware](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/sake-glassware)

### Wine Clubs

- [All Clubs](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/clubs)
- [Mutual Satisfaction Society](https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/mss) — $90/month. Curated monthly wine selection hand-picked by the CWS team.
- [Minimal Intervention Club](https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/minimal-intervention-club) — $50/month. Monthly natural and low-intervention wines.
- [Canopy Club](https://communitywineandspirits.com/products/canopy-club) — $600/year. Annual premium membership with exclusive selections and member benefits.

### Other

- [Accessories](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/accessories) · [Books](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/books) · [Italesse Glassware](https://communitywineandspirits.com/pages/italesse-glassware) · [Sale](https://communitywineandspirits.com/collections/sale)

## Platform

This store is built on [Shopify](https://www.shopify.com). Shopify stores support UCP natively, enabling seamless agent-driven commerce. The Shop skill at https://shop.app/SKILL.md works across every Shopify store.

- UCP specification: https://ucp.dev
- Shop skill (recommended for personal shopping agents): https://shop.app/SKILL.md
- Shopify developer platform: https://shopify.dev

## Contact for AI/Bot Inquiries

For questions about crawling or data usage, email people@communitywineandspirits.com or use the contact form at https://communitywineandspirits.com

## Last Updated

June 2026