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A New
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Wine

Old Woodward Cellar opens in
downtown Birmingham.

ALLISON JACOBS SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS

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alling all wine collectors and wine lovers out there — a new
specialty wine shop has opened its doors in downtown
Birmingham.
Since late November, Old Woodward Cellar (O.W.C.) has made a
name for itself as a business that focuses solely on wine.
Owner and experienced sommelier Nick Apone always does his
homework, seeking out top-rated bottles from regions far and wide.
Apone’s passion for wine developed during his late teenage years.
At the time, he managed the bar at his family’s Italian restaurant in
Detroit. He later segued into the retail business and began dreaming
up the idea of opening his own specialty wine shop someday.
Nearly 12 years later, Apone’s vision has become a reality. He chose
an equally passionate team of experts to assist in his business ven-
ture, including his wife, Gina Apone, and fellow wine fanatics Jarred
Gild and Evan Barrett.
The O.W.C. building was formerly occupied by Birmingham
Chrysler-Plymouth back in the 1950s. When Apone settled on the
location, he was eager to preserve its rustic vibe.
He set out to maintain the concrete floors to capture that Detroit

Nick and Gina Apone

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