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Phoenicians rejoice! BevMo Beverages & More, the popular California wine, spirits, and beer giant is headed to the Phoenix area. Their first store in Arizona is set to open on September 29, 2006. Located at 7230 W. Ray Road (across from AJ's), the 13,000 square foot Chandler location will carry upward of 3,000 wines, 1200 spirits, 800 beers, 1000 specialty foods, 150 cigars, and assorted glassware.

Personally, I can't wait for BevMo to open. I find the wine and beer selection in the Phoenix area to be pitiful. While AZ is certainly convenient with beer, wine, and spirits available in grocery stores, what you pay for that convenience is choice. I realize there are a few decent specialty shops and liquor stores in the area with a better selection than most, but I really haven't found a place that I can honestly say I've been impressed with.

Maybe it's because I used to live two miles from a Total Wine & More, where the wine selection was over 8,000 bottles , the spirit choices over 2,000, and more than 1,000 different beers. Maybe it's because I'm tired of paying AJ's inflated prices just for a little variety. Whatever the case, BevMo is sure to make an impact in the area.