New wine store – UnCorked – brings flavor to Fox Valley
UnCorked owners Lisa Diedrich and Julie Bartz embarked on the business to fill a “fine wine” need in Ripon and surrounding communities. “Julie and I attended a few wine events and began discussing the idea of opening a wine market with other wine enthusiasts in the community,” said Diedrich. “Everyone was excited about the idea, so after a little research, we were ready to start our business.”
UnCorked opened in September of this year. The specialty wine shop features more than 60 labels from California, Washington and Oregon, along with bottles from Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria and South Africa. “We carry wines familiar to wine drinkers, as well as amazing wines from small, family owned wineries,” said Diedrich. “We select wines from around the world that we think our customers will truly enjoy.”
UnCorked also boasts a selection of wines at a variety of prices, from value to special occasion. “Our prices range from $7 to $40, and at least 30 percent of the wines we offer are under $12 a bottle,” said Diedrich. “Our goal is to provide a selection of wines that are reasonably priced and appeal to everyone.”
The Open House, Thursday, Oct. 23, will feature wine samplings as well as special discounts on all wines purchased that evening. The event will also promote UnCorked’s wine club. The wine club, which officially begins in November, will provide members with two bottles of wine per month selected by the owners for a set cost. “This allows wine club members to learn more about wines they may not be familiar with,” said Diedrich. “The cost is simply the monthly fee, as you pick up your wines each month. Wine club members will also receive additional discounts and notification of special ‘member only’ sales in the store.”
UnCorked also lends their services for holidays and special events. A unique gift basket selection is available for holidays, and the store also offers custom-made wine baskets upon request. “There are numerous benefits to experiencing wine, and with UnCorked, we hope to bring that enjoyment to the entire community,” said Diedrich.
UnCorked is a specialty wine store committed to providing value and special occasion wines in a variety of prices and labels. For more information on UnCorked’s wine services, e-mail http://ssomail.charter.net/do/mail/message/mailto?to=tangouncorked%40gmail.com or call 920-748-3422. Visit http://ssomail.charter.net/do/redirect?url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.downtownripon.com%252F for more information on all of the unique shopping and dining opportunities offered in Historic Downtown Ripon.
UPDATED (10-24-2008)
I had a chance to attend the opening on Thursday October 23rd. GET IN THERE, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. Even if you do not like wine, the ambience and the friendliness of the staff makes this a winner. Let's support this locally-owned business, which I hope will be a key part of Downtown Ripon.
