CityGuide - 6 places to drown in wine and spirits

For the Merlot lovers and the bourbon guzzlers

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Summer’s in full swing, which means the drinks are out. For every barbecue and family reunion, there’s some 100 bottles and cans of beer. Where’s the love for the vino and liquor lovers? If you’re looking for some firewater to pack along in your park-picnic basket, or some Chianti to prep your palate, you can’t go wrong picking up something from one of these saucy establishments.

The wittier the personalized rating cards are, the better the wine. One such sign: “The best of Washington State — you know, that place above Oregon, just not as well adjusted.” Of course, we all know wine is good for you, so browse the “El Cheapo but El Goodo Section” and drink up. | more...

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Bob Leavey’s built a connoisseur’s playground stocked with more than 600 wines, some at prices you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. It’s poor form to tipple vino on an empty stomach, so partake in the sampling menu he’s handcrafted.

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Decatur Package carries a wide selection of wines and fantastically priced whiskeys, including bottles from special store barrels of 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, Four Roses, Jefferson’s, and others. Not to mention hard-to-find bottles of who knows what behind the counter. The staff is super nice. | more...

The shop’s inventory is divided between mostly small-batch fine wines, esoteric spirits, a modest selection of craft beer, mixers, and an impressive collection of herbal liqueurs and cordials. But what sets the Bottle Shop apart is how every aspect of the place is designed to leave people informed a... | more...

Westside residents no longer have to go thirsty. This well-stocked firewater store offers more than 1,500 beers and plenty of other intoxicating items to make life in the booming part of town a little more bearable. | more...

Marietta Wine Market offers wine tastings from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday, as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds go to local charities, so take a seat at the bar and chat up new friends while you partake in choice selections developed around a different theme each week. | more...