Binny's Beverage Depot

Feb 1 2012

Quick Flight, Small Pours 2/1/12

The state of the beverage industry, via Chicago Tribune.
Wine, spirits take beer market share as micros gain fans.

Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout is a fleeting thing.
Won't somebody think of all the regularly available beers?

Yet more about how alcohol is good for you.

2011 vintage in Bordeaux may call for a price drop?
How much higher can futures prices go? We'll see in a couple months...

Noted natural winemaker M. Chapoutier weighs in on natural wine debate.
Common sense in regards to natural wine? Fantastic!

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:51 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

Jan 28 2012

Binny's in Champaign: Yet More Progress

Here are more pictures showing the progress of the upcoming Champaign Binny's Beverage Depot. These offer a better impression of just how big this store is going to be. They were taken about a week ago, and we've made even more progress...

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7 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:44 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

Jan 25 2012

Binny's Mailbag: Roscato Rosso Dolce

Here's another peek at our mail with Binny's Mailbag. This time, it's a wine question that we actually get quite often:

Good morning.

I would like to inquire about the Roscato Rosso Dolce 2010, if you will be able to order a case for me. And if you can, how much will it cost?

- LT

Hi LT!

We see you've been to Olive Garden. We get this question at least once or twice a week. It's an Olive Garden exclusive available only at their restaurants...

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 3:31 AM - Categories: Mailbag | Wine

Jan 24 2012

Quick Flight, Small Pours 1/24/12

Science! The health benefeits of beer.
They always forget that wine and beer are good because they bring joy.

More science! Aging whiskey overnight.
What?

Great review of a Naga Chilli vodka.
Is this something we should look into carrying?

Two craft breweries raise the stakes on the Big Game.

2011 news: Precept Wine Brands becomes "Precept Wine."
Marketing wizards to collect big paychecks.

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 10:44 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

Jan 18 2012

Binny's in Champaign: More Progress, Jobs Info

First: Check out these cool new images straight from our upcoming store in Champaign, Illinois (the pics are down below). These show a little more progress than the last round - less dust and more paint. We still have a long way to go before our scheduled opening in mid February.

Second: We're getting a lot of inquiries about jobs here on the Binny's Blog. Here's the deal. We will be at the Wingate by Wyndham at 516 W. Marketview Drive in Champaign during the following times...

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 2:46 PM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

Jan 13 2012

Save the Date for Binny's Taste at the Track

Binny's is excited to announce the date for our big spring event! Following the success Taste at the Track last September, we're planning two more big tastings at Arlington this year. The first:

Taste at the Track
Arlington Park
Binny's Beverage Depot
June 2nd, 2012

This tasting will feature more than 300 of the newest releases from all around the wine world, plus food from local restaurants, mini-seminars, entertainment and...