Owner

Danny D'Ancona

In 2003 Danny brought his retail wine buying knowledge as well as experience working for New York State distributors to start a source that focuses on quality rather than quantity.

Our Sales Representative

Gustav Hausser Long Island

After earning a masters in biomedical technology Gustav wound up owning four restaurants in Seacliff and Glen Cove, NY. Reviews from Newsday and the  New York Times ranged from Very Good to Three Stars. He is also an alumnus of the Window on the Worlds Wine Course .

 Phill D'Ancona-New York City

Phill took a part time job 35 years ago at a wine store between gigs with his band Torn and Frayed. Since then he has worn most every hat you can in wine from managing to interfacing with chefs. Now between gigs of The Shade Phill brings his knowledge of wine and spirits to LWC and we appreciate his undiminished enthusiasm for wine and the wine world.