About
Services and Solutions
Beverage Catering
-Sit back and relax and let us take care of your next party. We will provide the beverages and services from weddings to backyard cookouts. Our wine specialists can carefully pair wines with different courses for your dinner party.
-We will deliver everything to the site of your party or function and we will take back all returns for full credit as long as they are not damaged.
Redemption
-5 case limit on unsorted returns
-we take back only what we sell
-wine and liquor bottles are not returnable
-bottles and cans must be clean and empty
-redemption center open from 9 am to 10 pm
Keg Policy
-we do not stock kegs at any of our 3 stores
-we can special order kegs with advanced notice.
Beer: General
Over 300 different selections, domestic/imports
Check out our new section of tall bottle beers (16-25pz), over 50 varieties.
Buy 6 bottles or more and receive 15 % discount.
Wine Discount Policy
Receive 10% off 6 bottles or more
(750mL size only, red sticker items not included)
Receive 15% off 12 bottles or more
(750mL size only, red sticker items not included)
Receive 20% off 6 bottles or more of any wine that falls within our monthly special
Mix or match
(750mL size only, red sticker items not included)
Monthly specials
Each month we feature a specific wine category or region. Mix and match a minimum of six bottles or more and receive 20 % off.
The History of the Three Stores
John Recco’s vision for his stores began in Auburndale working in his parents’ Market while attending Newton High School. Partnered with his older brother Carl, they took over from their parents and converted the market to a successful liquor store. In 1975, they took a huge risk and built a large liquor store in a sleepy suburb of Wayland. With Bill McDermott on board, they began to focus on varietal wine sales at discount prices. Unfortunately John’s vision wasn’t completely shared with his brother Carl and they split up in 1978. Carl took the successful Auburndale store and John took the risky Post Road store in Wayland.
Bill was forging a name for the store and himself and the store’s wine following started to grow. John’s two children, Jack and Linda were finished with college and had grown up around the retail business, so John saw the need to expand. In 1979, John bought the tiny liquor store on Needham St. in Newton (the “Clock”). Jack moved back to the area from Houston to work the new store. Linda was already helping run the Wayland store and her husband, Mike O’Connell, came to work full-time to partner with Jack.
The Needham St. store was too small to fit John’s vision so it went through two expansions until in 1984 it was built to its current size. The focus on wine that John and Bill started was taking off. All of the hard work and risks were beginning to pay off and John decided to officially retire in 1990. John’s retail footprint and expertise left Jack and Mike a good foundation to work with. The two stores had dedicated employees, strong management, and John is never too far away with advice.
In 1995, John’s vision came full circle when his brother Carl’s family asked Jack and Mike to buy back the Auburndale store. All of John’s retail concepts are in place and the three stores work together to service the Metro West area of Boston and beyond. With the addition of Jack’s son, David, and Mike’s son, Mike, rest assured that the family operation will not sit still but rather grow with the area and the times.
Staff Profiles
Jack Recco inherited the retail savvy gene from his father and continues to utilize the principles instilled in him growing up in Needham. Jack was a standout athlete at Needham High School and Bucknell University. After venturing west for a brief time, Jack came back in 1979 to take over the Upper Falls store with his brother-in-law, Mike O’Connell. Jack’s keen sense of inventory control is well suited for the three stores. Jack runs a tight ship and has an impact on all areas of operation.
Mike O’Connell Sr. has been working in John Recco’s stores since 1976. Mike graduated from Providence College in 1976 with a B.S. in Business Management. He married Linda Recco in 1978 and began full-time work in 1979 with Jack. He had managed in all three locations and oversees personnel, finance, customer relations, and operational areas. Mike’s working wine knowledge has been formed over 30 years of experience with travel, seminars, and Bill McDermott’s help. Outside of the business, Mike enjoys all sports especially golf.
Bob Antonellis… It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bob Antonellis on December 22nd 2008. He was a devoted family person and employee. He will be sorely missed!
Bill McDermott is solely responsible for the stores’ reputation as one of the top wine stores in the state. Bill has a teaching degree and was stolen from the classroom to work for John Recco. Bill’s educational background was ideal for the task of learning about wine to the point where Bill is one of the foremost authorities on wine in Massachusetts. Mr. Recco let Bill have full reign of wine buying and selling and looks back saying that it was probably the smartest decision that he ever made. Bill’s palate is unquestioned. Bill started the Post Script newsletter that has grown into a circulation of over 3,000. Bill handles all futures, fine wine buying, and wine education. Bill grew up in Auburndale and has worked for John for over forty years.
Dave Recco is one of the newer team members. Jack’s son, Dave grew up in Medfield and helped around the Holidays in many different capacities. Dave attended Lafayette College. Since coming onboard, Dave has completed several wine courses and attended many seminars. He manages the Auburndale store and is responsible for much of the buying and operations under the tutelage of Bobby Antonellis.
Mike O’Connell Jr. is a new team member, although he has worked part-time consistently through High School and College. Mike went to Wellesley High school and graduated from Trinity College with a degree in Political Science. After college, Mike began to pursue his culinary interests. He attended The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in their Master Chef’s Program. He worked for Chef Michael Schlow at Via Matta. Mike has traveled extensively, including studying abroad in Italy, which has enhanced his knowledge in wine and other culinary areas. He has worked part time in all of the three stores before he came onboard to work full-time at Upper Falls. Mike is quick to help pair wine with food and offer other suggestions. Mike is responsible for our growing gourmet section of oils and balsamic vinegars.
Doug Carpenter started in 1993 at Upper Falls as a high school bottle redemption clerk. He worked part-time while getting a degree from Bentley College. After graduation, Doug went “down under” to work on a cattle farm and hone his Australian wine knowledge. Returning to work, Doug enrolled in the International Sommelier Guild’s Wine Course and successfully received the level 2 certificate. With his Business and Computer training, Doug is responsible for the implementation of the store’s POS system.
Tim Naughton came to work for Post Road Liquors in 1994. As a young manager he developed his wine knowledge and his retailing skills on the job. Around 2000 he wanted to expand his industry knowledge and went to work for Ruby Wines as their warehouse manager. His familiarity with the wholesale side of the industry has become useful to the stores now that he is back at Post Road. Tim helps Bill McDermott with the Post Script and has a great sales demeanor on the floor.
Tim Steele has been at Post Road Liquors since 1990. Younger in appearance, he is a chiseled veteran of the retail wine business. Serving as Bill McDermott’s right hand man for so many years has given Tim the experience to where he operationally runs the show. Tim has organized our function planning operation and is responsible for day to day operations at Post Road. Tim has traveled to wineries and seminars all over the world to enrich his knowledge of wine.
Mike Clark has worked his way up through the ranks at Upper Falls and has honed his wine knowledge at Post Road. He is now a night manager in Wayland along with his responsibilities in Newton. Mike is a beer expert and is responsible for all inventories from Budweiser to the hand-crafted Belgian Ales. If there is anything that you’re looking for, Mike will try to track it down.
