The Wine Seller caters to both wine and beer aficionados alike

ANN ARBOR — On the rear side of the Plymouth Road Mall, you’ll find The Wine Seller.

As the name implies, the store’s roots are as a wine specialty shop. When they took ownership in 2005, brothers Hardik and Swetang Patel added craft beer. Motivated by the increasing craft revolution a few years later, an expansion took place into the adjoining space vacated when a branch of the Ann Arbor District Library moved into a new building.

Resident shop mutt, Hailey, may greet you at the door with an appeal to be petted before you move on to the outstanding beer selection awaiting your perusal. She has been a fixture in the business since 2009 when she was eight weeks old. After hours, Hailey shares her time between the owners’ homes.

The brothers are equally involved in keeping the store well-stocked. Hardik takes care of the beer buying, while Swetang is in charge of the wine selection. Both know their stuff and are more than happy to help you navigate the myriad choices.

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