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| - What a surprising evening this turned out to be - meeting up with a friend, we agreed to visit Sun Devil Liquors. Waiting in the parking lot for my friend, my first thought was to get a lock-check on the doors. The area of town was old and a bit sketchy. Looking at the outside of the building I wondered if this is really where we were meeting. Somehow while I canvassed the immediate neighborhood, she arrived and went inside. A text informed me that she was waiting downstairs. Entering the building I looked around and it was a huge liquor store. More varieties of beer than I have seen and many liquors to choose from - but still, meeting someone at a liquor store?
I noticed the sign in the back of the store indicating wine cellar downstairs. First, any downstairs is rare in Arizona - so I proceeded toward the stairs. Descending into the area below, I was impressed. It had a nice selection of wines, a bar area and a weekly wine tasting (for just $5). My friend & I met and walked into another room where the wine tasting was being conducted. Just a small plate of cheese cubes & crackers, but five wines and a Champaign to enjoy. Not bad for the $5 price tag. The back room was a very comfortable space - couches, love seats, chairs were scattered throughout the room, art on the walls, a man singing classic rock songs while playing a keyboard. This area definitely did not fit the first impression I had when pulling up to the store. The décor was nice - including a table that was said to be made from the Port collection from a recently deceased frequent customer. The tasting room also contained a small toy chest with a few games if you wanted to pass the time that way.
After the tasting was complete, we ventured back to the wine bar. We asked to try a couple of the various wine selections, and ultimately found one to our liking. There were also beers on tap to try. I don't remember the name of the first, but it said 3.1% and poured white and carbonated. My friend nailed it when she said it tasted like Froot Loops. I like names, so I had to try the beer called Yeti. It was an espresso roasted dark ale. The little sample I tried was surprising and I didn't particularly care for the first taste - but like the establishment itself, it grew on me, I ordered a full pint and enjoyed the evening.
Overall this was a great evening and wonderful find - surprising atmosphere in the downstairs, good beers & wines and a night of great conversation. I would definitely revisit Sun Devil Liquors again for a nice, relaxing night out.
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