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When we started dreaming about 1854, we knew we wanted to create more than a wine shop. We wanted to create a place where people could gather, discover something new, share a few laughs, and feel at home. What we didn’t fully realize was just how many people would help bring that dream to life. So, we want to take a moment to say thank you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. To our friends and family who have jumped in wherever we needed help — running the register, wa

There are some moments in building a business that you know you’ll remember forever. For us, one of those moments was last week. Before officially opening the doors of 1854 Rare Wines & Gifts to Opelika, we invited our friends and family together for one more evening of celebration—and what a night it was. The room was filled with laughter, conversation, music, and, of course, plenty of wine. Live music filled the space while everyone gathered around tables, raised a glass, a

1854 Rare Wines & Gifts is still under construction, but the vision is already clear. The space is taking shape day by day, and with every decision — from layout to lighting — we’re building the kind of place we’ve always wished existed in Opelika. We chose the name 1854 because it’s part of the city’s story. It’s the year Opelika was chartered, and it reflects how deeply connected we feel to this community. We’ve spent most of our lives here, watched Main Street grow and tra