Colorado Restaurant Broker Sells Vines Wine Bar and Cellar Wine Shop

May 15, 2012 - PRLog -- The Colorado tapas restaurant and wine bar known for its world class wine list and 150 seat restaurant and retail wine shop is now under new leadership.  Recognized for excellence in its field, Vines has won national awards from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast as well as multiple awards locally & regionally.  They were awarded Best Wine Bar in Colorado by Rocky Mountain News, ColoradoBiz, Colorado Vine, City Search, Search Park, and Channel 7 A-List.  They have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the Wine Enthusiast Award of Ultimate Distinction.

John Jordan, restaurant broker and franchise partner at We Sell Restaurants, had this to say of the transaction.  "The Vines was established as a labor of love by the owners.  It was very important to them that the person taking over have the same vision and passion for the industry.  Through confidential and focused marketing, We Sell Restaurants was able to match an ideal buyer with the seller to make this happen."  John's other listings can be found online at http://www.wesellrestaurants.com

Established in 2005, Vines offers some 300 choices by the bottle and over 80 by-the-glass.  In addition to a world class & highly awarded wine list, this 150+ seat restaurant offers a tasty and diverse global Tapas menu as well as a full bar.  The wine shop was added to the business in 2010.

The buyers, Pop That Cork, Inc. owned by Teresa and Robert Engel and Tom Wasilchin recognized the opportunity afforded by category exclusivity without peer for dozens of miles.  Founded in Parker, Colorado, Vines is located in a highly affluent area recognized as one of the wealthiest areas of the country.  The buyers plan to continue the tradition of education and experience with the numerous Sommeliers on staff.

Vines is located in the heart of historic Old Town Parker on the corner of Mainstreet & Victorian Drive—across from O’Brien Park & just 1 block east of Parker road on Mainstreet.