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| - I consider myself a tyro in the alcohol department. The only alcoholic drinks I have consumed (and can remember) are some typical college beer, shots of random liquors, mouth-puckering dry wines that my dad fancies, and a small selection of my own daring picks of beer and wines. I can only "read" so much about other's highly subjective remarks about the various kinds of beer and wines. To aggravate my problem, the list of alcoholic beverages and possible pairings is endless. This is when interacting with someone who really knows their stuff comes in handy! I'm not talking about playing Twenty Questions with an alcoholic. I'm talking about going to a Wine & Spirits Store (preferably THIS store) and asking one of the employees there. While they might not be certified sommeliers, they can offer their educated recommendations.
Now, about the store. This particular store is leaps and bounds above the other Wine & Spirits stores in Pittsburgh in terms of customer service, space, selections, cleanliness, and parking. I already mentioned how helpful the employees are. The store recently had renovations and expansions done, so the interior is larger and more spacious than it was over a year ago. More space means more room for shelves of wine and liquor! With the recent changes, I now have to spend twice the time browsing the shelves and finding what I want. Even with the larger space, cleanliness has clearly not been neglected. The entire store, from the floors to the ceiling and everything in between, is cleaner than my room (I'm a really neat and organized person, so that actually means something). Finally, the store is located at the top of a parking garage, so space is not a big problem. If you think it is, take a glance next door to the parking lot at Whole Foods Market, particularly in the late afternoon or the weekend. Quietly observe the chaos occurring there (open mouth optional) and return to your business.
So, if you ever need help choosing a good wine and more, definitely take a trip to this store! If you haven't eaten yet, take a pit stop at the new Chipotle next door or at one of the great restaurants along South Highland Avenue.
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