{"id":333,"date":"2015-02-15T23:07:14","date_gmt":"2015-02-15T23:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drinkingargentina.com\/?p=333"},"modified":"2015-02-15T23:10:25","modified_gmt":"2015-02-15T23:10:25","slug":"atl-liquor-store-smackdown-tower-vs-greens-who-has-the-malbec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drinkingargentina.com\/?p=333","title":{"rendered":"ATL Liquor Store Smackdown: Tower vs. Green’s – Who has the Malbec?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TowerSign\"\u00a0\u00a0\"GreensSign\"<\/p>\n

Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits\u00a0\"4 (4 \/ 5)<\/p>\n

Green’s Beverages\u00a0\"3 (3 \/ 5)<\/p>\n

There are two major liquor store chains in Atlanta, and judging by the vast number of cars battling for parking spots on Valentine’s Day, both are doing gangbuster business.<\/p>\n

Both are well priced and both offer discounts for cash. But for lovers of high-end Argentine wines, that’s where the similarities end.<\/p>\n

Tower has a strong selection of wines from $12 to $40, including such vineyards as Achaval-Ferrer, Tikal, Luca, Bestial, and Zuccardi. They are well-chosen and well-priced, though you’re not going to find any rare or surprising choices.<\/p>\n

\"TowerAisle1\"<\/a> \"TowerAisle2\"<\/a> \"TowerAisle3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

In particular, they have Michel Rolland’s very respected Yacochuya for $30, the $60 Cheval des Andes\u00a0and two of Cuvelier Los Andes’ wonderful wines, the $20 Coleccion and the $35 Grand Vin, which is an extremely good price for that bottle.<\/p>\n

Green’s on the other hand, barely passes muster. They basically have the choices you’ll find at your typical grocery store. Very limited choices above $20. If you have to shop here I would grab a bottle of the Colom\u00e8 Estate.<\/p>\n

\"GreensAisle\"<\/p>\n

But they DO have the aforementioned\u00a0Cheval de Andes, for about $55, five dollars less than we found it at Tower. That\u00a0just may be the best price in the city – and the one reason to make a detour to Green’s. You’ll find it in the cool room with the fancy California and French icon wines, away from the main aisles of the store.<\/p>\n

\"GreensCheval\"<\/p>\n

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But otherwise, if you’re looking for great everyday drinking, head for Tower.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits\u00a0 Green’s Beverages\u00a0 There are two major liquor store chains in Atlanta, and judging by the vast number of cars battling for parking spots on Valentine’s Day, both are doing gangbuster business. Both are well priced and both offer discounts for cash. But for lovers of high-end Argentine wines, that’s … <\/p>\n

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