I started a wine store because wine is exciting. I grew up with wine. My dad made wine from wild grapes we picked here in Wisconsin. I would ask him questions. He had two neutral oak barrels filled with wine in the basement.
Wine is always changing and one has to know a lot. As a former Social Studies teacher, I have a lot of the knowledge that is necessary when it comes to wine.
I am a third-generation store owner. My grandfather started Cujak’s Food Market. My two sisters own their own businesses, so it seemed like a natural fit to me.
I believe in great customer service. That was ingrained in me by my parents; as well as, carrying quality products. I still remember going grocery shopping with my mom and fellow shoppers would tell my mom how, “no one has the quality” of product like you used to carry.
I used to work in fine dining and I loved helping guests select a bottle of wine to enjoy with their meal. Today, I get to do that plus for gifts, and help my clients learn more about wine and spirits.
I am a certified Sommelier through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust who believes in making wine and spirit shopping smart, fun and easy for the consumer.
My parents gave to the community. Every month the tips form the bar go to a different local non-profit. I really believe in supporting the locals, not nationwide organizations.
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We were able to get our hands on six bottles.
This Starlight Cigar Batch is not like a whiskey you'ver ever tasted. I call it Christmas in a glass.
Cinnamon, tobacco leaf, vanilla chai, honey, apple, on and on.