Corner Wines in Plano switches owners after 14 years
Corner Wines has switched ownership after 14 years. (Courtesy Corner Wines)
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Jamie Heise and Michael Martin became the new owners of Corner Wines on Sept. 1. Former owners Jim and Lynda McDevitt ran the store for 14 years. The business, located in Lakeside Market at 4017 Preston Road, Ste. 535, Plano, sells a variety of boutique wines and spirits. It also offers delivery and curbside pickup. 972-403-9463. www.cornerwines.com
By Makenzie Plusnick
Makenzie graduated from Tarleton State University in 2019 with a degree in communications. While in school, she interned at the Weatherford Democrat and was editor of Texan News Service, a news outlet at Tarleton. She enjoys true crime podcasts, riding horses, and spending time with her dog.
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