The Title 32B initiative (named after the area of Utah law governing alcohol) also slashed the legally-mandated cost-plus 88% markup on liquor sales. That would clear the way for wine and spirits to be sold in most retail stores under contracts with the state. The initiative did a lot, starting with forcing the state to sell its liquor stores to private companies, leaving the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services as a wholesaler only. "Who knows? Maybe some of the things I put in my initiative will take hold with the legislature, maybe they’ll think about some of this stuff on a business perspective and more consumer-friendly." I think the religious and political dogma of the past still haunts Utah, even though things have changed for the better," he said. "As I come to find out, getting it funded fully to move forward was really the most difficult. Jeff Carter, the author of the "Citizens' Initiative to Amend and Modify Title 32B," told FOX 13 News on Wednesday he had decided to abandon it after running into problems securing funding to mount a campaign to gather signatures to qualify for the ballot and get it passed. However, all prices are subject to change without notice and we cannot guarantee the availability of all inventory listed on this web site at all times.SALT LAKE CITY - A citizen ballot initiative that sought to put wine and spirits on grocery and convenience store shelves and make other big changes to Utah liquor laws will not go forward. Be sure to visit our beer sale, liquor sale and wine sale pages. Whether you are a craft beer aficionado, a boutique liquor enthusiast or a wine connoisseur, rest assured, Argonaut has it. Solar cells on our roof supply approximately 17% of our power needs, LED lighting in our cooler doors reduces heat and saves energy, and we recycle or reuse much of the cardboard used in the store. Ours is the biggest neighborhood liquor store imaginable - over 40,000 square feet - yet we are one of the most environmentally conscious liquor stores in the country. We also are fully engaged in the "Keep Colorado Local" movement to preserve the small local business environment in the state. We serve on the board of Colfax Business Improvement District to promote and improve the Colfax Corridor for business and residents alike. Together, we are actively involved in the neighborhood, supporting numerous local charities and the Downtown Denver business community. Today, the Argonaut family numbers more than 100 employees and we are largest liquor store in Denver. We stock 15,000+ types of liquor, beer and wine, including a huge array of Colorado craft beer and spirits.Īrgonaut Wine and Liquor proudly boasts many industry awards, including: Best Liquor Store – Denver Westword, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 Market Watch of the Top Retailers in the nation Beverage Dynamic Award recognizing and honoring excellence and creativity in beverage industry advertising, promotion, merchandising and packaging and Top Wine Store, Zagat’s 2016, 2015. Virtual Beer Tour Virtual Liquor Tour Virtual Tour Wine Virtual Fine Wine Room Tourįamily owned and locally operated for over 50 years, Argonaut is the largest liquor store in Denver. Click the links below to tour our store in a 360 ° view
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