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Inari Wines has opened its new storefront on 39 Piedmont Avenue, offering not only wine and beer, but specialty cheese and hors d'ourves. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Inari Wines has opened its new storefront on 39 Piedmont Avenue, offering not only wine and beer, but specialty cheese and hors d'ourves. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

By Brandon Kane

published: February 05 2008 12:49 AM updated:: April 22 2008 12:09 AM

Specialty beer and wine is a rising movement among young professionals in larger cities, and Inari Wines has brought this trend to Bristol, Tenn., by providing a large selection of wine and microbrewery beer.

Opened over four years ago by Paul and Aulikki Brandt, Inari's popularity and inventory has continued to rise with each passing year. This success is shown in their new storefront, now located on 39 Piedmont Avenue, which now holds over 160 varieties of specialty beers and countless bottles of wine.

Inari holds free wine tastings every Saturday to inform customers of new stock, and to attract novices who want to find their palate. They also offer beer by the bottle for customers who are looking to try many different styles without having to buy by the case.

Wine tastings are held every Saturday starting at 4 p.m., for more information visit InariWines.com

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Owners Paul and Aulikki Brandt left careers in the computing and nursing industries to open their, "mom and pop shop."

Each wine is either hand selected by Paul and Aulikki, or highly rated by experts. Wines are featured from around the globe, from countries such as Argentina, Chile, Spain and Australia.

Inari is continuing to stock its new storefront, adding customer favorites and requests to its vast inventory.

Aulikki Brandt dutifully checks the inventory at the register. The wine list is always changing to suit trends and customer preferences.

Inari boasts over 160 different kinds of specialty beer. They are organized like that of wine, by color, taste and country of origin.

"Super-Hop" beer such as Flying-Dog is becoming a popular trend among specialty beer drinkers. It has a bitter finish and is usually light brown. It can also have as much as twice the alcohol content of regular beer.

Inari’s marketing encompasses the entire scene of specialty and imported products. Along with wine and beer, they offer imported cheese, gourmet food and unique gifts for beverage aficionados.

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