The Wine Seller - Ann Arbor, Michigan

You WILL NOT find a better wine & beer store in Ann Arbor (Trust me, I've gone to ALL of them).  When I moved to Ann Arbor from Grand Rapids in 2009, I never once thought I would find a place like International Beverage Company again.  I found The Wine Seller in 2010 (this place exceeded my expectations!), owned by Patel brothers, Swetang & Hardik.  They are both friendly, patient, and have an extensive knowledge of wines and craft beers.  

Seriously.  The pictures (below) cannot emulate the WONDERFUL and overwhelming EXCITEMENT you get when you're standing in the store.  Quoting Levar Burton from Reading Rainbow: "But you don't have to take my word for it."  You'll just have to stop by and experience this for yourself!

Here are my reasons WHY they are the BEST in town:

1.  Wine Storage: wines are kept in a dimly lit and cool area (unlike most of the wine shops in A2).
2. Staff: Patient, friendly, knowledgable. Some stores in A2 care only about "selling" rather than taking the time to help you find something you'll enjoy.  If you're like me and like to ask questions before buying - this is the place to go - they will ANSWER ALL your questions.   
3. Extensive variety: whether you're in the mood for a chardonnay, champagne, merlot, California cabernet sauvignon, burgandy or bourdeaux, Washington pinot noir, sake, port, stout or an IPA - you'll find something exciting to try...guaranteed!
4. Discounts offered when you buy 6 bottles or a case (12) of wine.    
5. Price: You don't need to look elsewhere, they have the best and fairest prices in town.  (I have looked).
6. Special Orders:  If you can't find what you're looking for, please ask - they were able to find the 2005 Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot for me and at a great price!
7. Make your OWN 6 Pack: There is no other place in town that will have a wide variety of craft beers that you can mix and match. 

Quality & Variety: 98
Quality of Service: 100
Value: 98
Atmosphere: 100
Overall: 99 (Excellent - A Must Try!)

Pictures taken with permission from the owner and my apologies for the poor picture quality (I used my iphone 4)

Stadium Market - Ann Arbor, Michigan

In my opinion of the numerous liquor stores in Ann Arbor, Michigan - Stadium Market is the best.  They have a MASSIVE collection of liquors and if you can't find what you're looking for - they will find a way to order it for you.  Stadium Market is owned by brothers Victor and Vernon.  They are both very knowledgable in the products that they sell, including bourbon and scotch whiskey.  I have had the pleasure of meeting them both and they have been instrumental in helping me learn more about bourbons (Jefferson's Reserve, Blanton's, Woodford Reserve, etc) and scotch whiskies (Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Oban 14, etc).  

They even have Macallan 25 in stock! (After seeing Richard Gere drink Macallan 25 in the movie Arbitrage, I was ecstatic when I saw this at Stadium Market).

1423 E. Stadium Blvd - Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am -12am, Saturday 10am - 12am, Sunday 10am - 11pm
734.761.9650
stadium.market@gmail.com
stadiummarketcatering@yahoo.com
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Quality & Variety: 98
Quality of Service: 93
Value: 90
Atmosphere: 100
Overall: 95 (Excellent - A Must Try!)
***The Quality of Service is inconsistent, when owners are present: 100

Ann Arbor - Michigan

Great selection of Scotch, Bourbon, etc.

No one in town has a better variety of minis

Note: Pictures were taken with permission from the owner.