About Us

One Kourt Studio is more than your typical bottle shop.

We carry wines and spirits from around the world, with something for everyone, but we unapologetically avoid big brands and mass-marketed wines. The beauty of One Kourt is finding something different, willfully leaving your comfort zone and trusting us to guide you somewhere new and exciting. 

Our space is made to welcome curiosity, cultivate a sense of exploration, and humbly educate about wine and spirits in a way that is accessible and fun. You won't find shelf-talkers touting arbitrary points systems, wine reviews from lofty critics, or wines pigeonholed by price or country of origin; what you will find is a world of curated products for you to explore, and a down-to-earth wine professional to ensure you leave with something you love.

All of our wines are carefully selected by our sommelier and owner, Tyler Armstrong, who is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW). One Kourt's focus is on quality producers, who grow their own grapes or make small batches out of love for wine itself. We refuse to support mass-market wine corporations who buy grapes from any grower who will sell, then take the credit and profit for themselves. We believe strongly in recognizing the hard work of those who cultivate quality wine grapes, and we agree with many of the top winemakers in the world: the best wines are made in the vineyard. 

We support producers who grow grapes sustainably, organically, or biodynamically; and we avoid those who use synthetic herbicides and pesticides that harm the ecosystem. If you agree with this philosophy, if you want wines and spirits without additives, or with less sulfites and other chemicals, if you want natural or organic wines, or you want to make sure your dollar goes to supporting a labor of love, then One Kourt is the shop for you. 

One Kourt Studio is open year-round, with free weekly tasting events, wine courses available by reservation, and something open for you taste any time you ask. The beverage world is one that combines history, culture, science, art, passion, and hard work. It is a world well worth exploring, and we would be humbled to be your guide. Hope to see you soon!

Wine is Life. 

 

About Our Owner: 

Tyler Armstrong is first and foremost, a guy who loves the romance, science, art, history, and culture of wine, but his journey to becoming a wine professional and owner of One Kourt Studio involves much more. 

Growing up on eastern Long Island he was always exploring the natural world and developed a strong desire to understand and protect it. With a knack for the sciences and an interest in the arts, he went to Hampshire College in Massachusetts where he studied ecology, chemistry, sustainable agriculture, and music. Bartending and working in restaurants meanwhile amplified his love of cooking and understanding flavors. He realized the magic of fermentation and found the development of flavor compounds in wine and beer infinitely intriguing. His liberal arts college provided the freedom to take diverse courses in topics like food chemistry, or Zymurgy, where he first learned to brew beer and make wine, and he was hooked on the mystique of the beverage world.

Returning to Long Island after college, he was enthralled by the local wine scene that he grew up around, and decided to take a job at Wolffer Estate to gain exposure to viticulture and wine production. While also educating about nature and science at a local museum, his drive to teach people only grew stronger. He continued to work in restaurants and bars in the Hamptons, quenching his thirst for knowledge about mixology and wine, and embarked on a path to being a sommelier. He worked at Amagansett Wines and Spirits, and managed the Amagansett tasting room called Cinque Family Wines, where he showcased the best of Long Island's wines and had the creative freedom to educate his way and make wine fun. 

Tyler and his wife eventually switched forks and landed in Greenport. Now that he was on the North Fork he was itching to work at one of the top wineries, so he went to Bedell Cellars to gain valuable experience in wine production and continue honing his service and wine education skills. Meanwhile, he discovered the local wine bar, Alpina, and couldn't resist the call to work with their excellent selection of wines and spirits. While tending this bar he got to know Kimberly Cavoores, and came to appreciate what she had built at One Kourt Studio. Eventually, he left the late nights of restaurants for the daily immersion in wine that Kimberly offered him. He worked alongside her until she decided to sell the business, and through their agreement One Kourt Studio was able to live on.

Tyler has continued to curate a thoughtful selection of small and sustainable producers, and is the new friendly face behind Greenport's favorite boutique wine and spirits shop. Come pick Tyler's brain for food pairings, producer stories, wine education, cocktail recipes, or just to help you find that perfect bottle of wine. 

 

One Kourt Studio History: 

One Kourt Studio was founded in 2020 by Kimberly Cavoores, who had moved to Greenport after years in the New York City restaurant world. Her passion for wine and her work as a sommelier laid the groundwork for her to open a store that told the stories of great wine producers. She renovated an existing wine and spirits store which had been called Spirited, and before that, Claudio's Liquor, and created a modern space that provided an elevated experience for shopping and learning about fine wines.

After a few years of success, Tyler came into the picture and Kimberly shared her knowledge and experience. As she gradually moved back to Manhattan, Tyler took on increased responsibility at One Kourt, until they closed on the transfer of the business in 2024. Kimberly has since returned to the hospitality industry in the big city, and Tyler has carried on the spirit and standards of wine quality and service that One Kourt Studio has long been known for. We wish Kimberly nothing but success in her continuing wine journey!