The Face of Fine Wine

RHONDA BLACK
Image: Michele Cardamone
She settled her business in the iconic Catherine Store, a broken-down gas station that was once a Pony Express stop. The Wharton-educated former derivatives trader now controls a nationally known inventory of highly sought-after wines from a 2,000-square-foot warehouse located just down the road. But the real fun, Black will tell you, is in finding great wine that no one knows about. She relishes the hunt for exceptional values for the everyday wines, beer, and liquor you can find in the store. Anyone can visit the expansive inventory at the warehouse, but stop at the “gas station” to ask for a tour.
Catherine Store Wine & Liquor
15783 Highway 82, Carbondale
970-704-wine (9463)
catherinestore.com