Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Opens New, More Customer Friendly Fine Wine & Good Spirits Store on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, PLCB, today celebrated the grand opening of the Fine Wine & Good Spirits Store at 4301 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 

The new store offers consumers a warmer, more customer-friendly shopping experience with an expanded selection of both wine and spirits.  The focal point of the new store is a center table, where consumers can always find staff to answer questions or provide guidance. The center table comes equipped with spacious counters for highlighting new products and featured selections, provides a gathering place for consumers to learn about products and find recommendations.  Educational materials will also be available, providing information such as:

• Frequently asked questions about wine and spirits;
• A vintage chart;
• A food pairing outline;
• Party planning guide;
• Calorie chart; and
• Tips for responsible hosting and consumption.  

An easy-to-use overview of the most popular wines and spirits will help consumers navigate the many choices available throughout the store. 

Throughout the design and construction, the PLCB has been committed to developing a store that is attractive and environmentally responsible. The majority of the lighting is state-of-the-art LED or energy-efficient compact-fluorescent lighting, using a fraction of the energy of traditional lighting. The store will also sell reusable shopping bags made from 60 percent recycled materials.

Fine Wine & Good Spirits will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.  To find additional store locations, go to www.FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com.

The PLCB regulates the distribution of beverage alcohol and also operates more than 600 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores statewide. Taxes and store profits are returned to Pennsylvania's General Fund.  For more information about the Liquor Control Board, visit www.lcb.state.pa.us.

Media contact: Stacy Kriedeman, 717-783-8864

SOURCE Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board