I have been selling food and drink here and elsewhere for over 30 years. I began in California in '78, moved to the Triangle in 1980 and spent 10 years starting and growing Wellspring Grocery. Next was a 10-year stint at Whole Foods, and now I am back at it with 3CUPS.

My point is this... Jay Murrie, who selects and sells the wine at 3CUPS, combines a knowledge and skill for his craft seldom equaled and never exceeded in my 30-year experience. And I have worked with lots of energetic and passionate food retailers. Let me say this one more way:  buying wine from Jay, for the experience of learning about the wines he has chosen and for the assurance that what I take home will be great, is unmatched for me. He knows so much about wine and the culture, cuisine, geography, and history surrounding his subject... and yet is so approachable. This is an unusual combination and it makes buying and learning about wine fun for me.

Last Saturday Eric Texier was here pouring his wines at 3CUPS and said to me, "Jay is doing a great job... he has an amazing selection of wines in here."  I could not have been more pleased. 

Click on the video above to watch Jay on wine.