Press Release: Thunderbird Fine Wine & Spirits Celebrates Their Grand Opening in Downtown Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas – Downtown Corpus Christi is welcoming a new business to the district — Thunderbird Fine Wine & Spirits. The premium wine and spirits store is celebrating their grand opening on Friday, June 6th, at 6:00PM during Mural Fest x ArtWalk. The ribbon cutting is hosted by the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District (CCDMD).
Thunderbird Fine Wine & Spirits is an elevated wine and spirits store located at 418 Peoples Street located inside the Foundry. The store aims to provide a variety of premium alcoholic beverages, pre-packaged charcuterie, specialty snacks, gift items, and more.
Support from the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 (TIRZ #3) has helped make Thunderbird Fine Wine & Spirits possible.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Thunderbird to our vibrant downtown community,” said CCDMD Interim Executive Director, Arlene Medrano. “Their decision to invest, along with support from the TIRZ #3 board, is a strong vote of confidence in the continued growth and vitality of our economy.”
“We are excited to open our doors in the heart of Downtown Corpus Christi. The Downtown Management District and the TIRZ #3 board were instrumental helping us bring Thunderbird to life, from connecting us to local resources to welcoming us into the community of small business owners,” said owners of Thunderbird, Solomon Ortiz Jr. and Richard Gilley. “We are proud to be part of the movement in making downtown more livable and vibrant, and we look forward to serving locals and visitors alike as we help grow Corpus Christi’s economy and culture.”
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