"A" for effort

[Catch 22]

Within the last few months a new liquor store (in CT, an all-inclusive liquor store is the only place you can buy wine other than at the winery) opened up relatively close to my house. They have a decent wine selection, so I have ventured forth on several occasions to make some wine puchases there.
Last week I was searching for both Schmitt-Sohne Riesling and Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Riesling. This store carried neither, but when I asked for them, the owner immediately said he was looking to stock more wines and would order both right away and have them in a few days. By chance (or not), I was back there a few days later, and he had the Schmitt-Sohne, which I picked up. He recognized me and said he could not get the other wine I had asked for. I think he had a problem with the Bonny Doon name, because I was able to help him find it in his wholesale book, and he has since ordered it.
While I would prefer someone with extensive knowledge who can help me with selection at times, I will certainly buy in the future from someone who is actually willing to provide the best service that he is capable of, especially since he has one of the larger selections in town, and reasonable pricing to go with it.