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This wine store/tasting room is great; they have over 100 wines "on tap."

You can prepay for a smart card which can be used for 1, 2, or 4 ounce pours of what's available. Prices are 1.50/ounce to 17.00/ounce for Opus 1. If you like what you try, you can buy a bottle to go for a reasonable price. If you are hungry, you can also order bruschetta, cheeses, humus, olive tapanade or chocolate to go with your wine. They also have teas and even beer for non-grape lovers.

Leslie & Bryan run the place. They are wine educators, so they know what the wines on tap taste like and are happy to assist you in their selections. They also have wine education night with themes: France, Pinot Noir, etc.

The store front is at 610 Tchoupitoulas-dwon the block from the Rennasiance Arts Hotel. The phone 504-324-8000 Open from around 10 or noon to 9pm.