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, Certified Specialist of Wine, Tyler Armstrong. One Kourt's focus is on small and passionate producers, who grow their own grapes or make small batches out of a love for wine. We do not support mass-produced wine made by corporations who buy grapes 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. 

Our walls showcase winemakers who work solely with grapes grown 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 has long been enthralled by the multifaceted allure of wine, bringing together science, art, history, and culture, which inspired his journey to becoming a wine professional and owner of One Kourt Studio. 

Growing up on eastern Long Island instilled a love for the natural world and 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, and there 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, his interest was piqued by the burgeoning wine scene of his home region. Tyler worked at various wineries in both the cellar and tasting room, as well as restaurants and bars in the Hamptons, quenching his thirst for knowledge about mixology and wine, and embarked on a path to being a sommelier. After rounding out his experience in wine retail at some local shops, he helped create and manage an independent tasting room in Amagansett where he showcased a selection of various Long Island wines with the creative freedom to educate and bring out the fun side of wine. 

Tyler and his wife eventually switched forks and landed in Greenport, where he got to know Kimberly Cavoores, and came to appreciate what she had built at One Kourt Studio. Eventually, he joined her and helped manage the shop until Kimberly decided to sell him the business, and they resolved to keep one One Kourt Studio alive and going strong after her departure. 

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, a sommelier who had moved to Greenport after years in the New York City restaurant world. Her passion for wine and extensive restaurant experience laid the groundwork for her to curate the collection of great wine producers that One Kourt is known for to this day. She created a modern space to provide an elevated experience for shopping and learning about fine wines. Tyler came into the picture in 2023, when Kimberly shared her knowledge and experience as she gradually moved back to Manhattan. Tyler continues to carry on the spirit and standards of wine quality and service that One Kourt Studio was built on, while adding his own fun-loving and friendly flair.