One of the things that continues to amaze us about Texas is their drive-through liquor stores. Steve's has a drive-through (or curbside service) shed loaded with wines and beers. I didn't think to take a picture of the interior, but the driving lane is fairly narrow because of the stock -- cases and crates, and refrigerators and at least one freezer. We usually go into the associated walk-in shop. The proprietor is an interesting character, quite flamboyant for this part of the world (Hallowe'en painted fingernails, anyone?) and quite knowledgeable about beers and wines. I get good recommendations from him based on my wine tastes. When I asked about the Llano Estacado wines he cautioned me that they come from Lubbock. What exactly that meant I wasn't sure, but it might be like a California wine coming from Lodi: until recently, not likely to be a good source. He said this Sauvignon Blanc is good, and fairly dry, so I came away with a bottle of it and a Castle Rock Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It's already gone. It was pretty good.
He also sold us a 6-pack of Saint Arnold Christmas Ale. We'd noticed it in the grocery store, in cans, but passed it up. He said this had some hints of warm spices, but not overpowering. We love the narrative on the label. 🙂
It is a good beer: good body and flavor, just a touch of spice. We'd buy it again. We are also amused by the bottle cap interiors. Unfortunately I threw away a couple before realizing that each one is different.
