Jun 10, 2009

Longtime resident opens new Wauconda wine shopBy Kim MikusDailyHerald.com

Maria Weisbruch recently opened a wine and gift shop in the community where she grew up and is now raising her family.

Weisbruch and her husband, Scott, launched Bliss Wine & Gifts at 201 S. Main St. in downtown Wauconda. The couple believes the area is in need of this type of shop.

“It’s a friendly downtown gift shop with wine and specialty beer,” Maria Weisbruch said.

The store features 140 wines from all over the world, starting at $8.99 a bottle. An array of wine-related gifts and micro-brewed beers are other highlights.

For years, Maria has thought about opening a shop in Wauconda.

“This really complements the town. There’s a need for this type of shop. It’s a nice blend,” she said.

Maria, who works part time as a vice president handling finances for an Arlington Heights construction company, opened the business last week. Her husband, who grew up in Crystal Lake, works in the public works department for Cuba Township.

Finishing touches are currently being made at the new business. High school art students are working on a full wall mural this week to set the stage for the artwork to be sold at the business. Students and professional artists will sell their work on consignment at the shop.

The business is also available for wine tasting parties. Maria, 45, also offers wine by the glass or half glass.

Maria, a Wauconda High School graduate, said she was not hesitant about opening the business during a down economy.

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