With as much modesty as I can muster, I confidently offer that Tully's is the best beer store in 3 states, unmatched in terms of selection, presentation, beer knowledge, and atmosphere. I challenge anyone to prove there's another beer joint with something better to offer.
Merlot has no doubt slipped behind Syrah/Shiraz in popularity in the last couple of years. Some of our best moving brands are Sebastiani, 14 Hands, of course Blackstone, J. Lohr, and many others.