This small, unassuming shop is quite a shock. On the outside, it looks like just another…read moreneighborhood liquor store, but the array of well-chosen wines and very nice liquor and beer is a delightful surprise. I live near San Francisco, and the Boston I remember from years ago had tiny selections of bulk-production wine. Not this place.
The center of the store is completely filled with wine racks, with well-chosen assortments. There are strong collections of Italian, Chilean, Argentinian, New Zealand, French and California wines, and many of my favorites are here. Hundreds of wines, pinot grigios, sauvignon blancs and chardonnays, many nice sparkling wines, many varied reds. Going over to the liquor section, there are excellent tequilas, whiskeys and whiskys, dark rums, gins, and a large and varied vodka section. I only glanced at the beer and cigar sections, but what I saw also seemed surprisingly nice.
The best part is, after asking for a premium and wonderful tequila I have never found on the right coast, the proprietor asked me to write it down so he could order some. If you don't find your favorite thing here, just ask, as the family that owns the store really wants to make their customers happy. He checked inventory, put stuff aside for me...take a minute and ask for what you want, they will help.
It's easy to pop off I-90 and stop, the parking is good, and it's easy to jump back on the f-way. Really, check it out.