Wine Liquor Boutique

• April 2015

  I am a life long wine enthusiast with a preference for Bordeaux, particularly if consumed at maturity. I do enjoy wines from other parts of the world but find I like the ones that have a claret style best. I dislike CA/domestic  fruit bombs that seem so prevalent and popular in the U S.My bias toward Bordeaux was probably set when a friend of mi... Read More

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• September 2012

  Hi guys,I would like to make a list of best local supermarket wines, but living in Piemonte Italy I not sure that it would make sense because I don't know if you can find them in supermarkets in the US. Would this be interesting for you to see anyway? Would appreciate any feedback!Cin Cin Read More

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• August 2012

  I am a dyed in the wool fan of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlots, Sangiovese's and a few Chardonnays and Pinot Grigio's. I am trying to widen my spectrum to include Pinot Noir's. I live in the Pacific Northwest so the Pinot Noir's are readily available due to the large varieties from Oregon.Before I embark on purchasing some different brands I would l... Read More

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• April 2012

  I know there have been at least one or two conversations about buying wines at Costco, but I happened to catch the one hour documentary about Costco on CNBC, last night.  They actually spent a significant portion of the program (8-9 minutes) about wine sales.  Here is the thing that blew me away.  Apparently, annual wine sales at Costco exceed a... Read More

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• April 2011

  Hello-My wife and I are taking a three day trip to Sonoma in August. I'm looking for some of the best wineries (rated by wine quality) to visit. Any suggestions?Thanks. Read More

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• April 2011

  My wife and I  went to a Wine tasting evening at our local retailer last night and we were pleasantly suprised at the wines they had on show. Being mainly a red drinker I was eager to try some whites.We sampled a Sancerre Domaine Vaheron 2009 which was wonderfully bone dry acidic and very refreshing also i enjoyed a Chilean Chardonnay Montes Alp... Read More

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• April 2011

  I recently had this wine at an Olive Garden that I have been trying to find. I thought maybe I could find it else where for cheaper. I did not think it was a house wine but after searching for it I cannot find it anywhere. I then went to look on their website to see what they had it listed as in case I was searching wrong or something and it is ... Read More

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• January 2011

  New here.  I have "inherited" some red wines which vary in vintage from 1981 onward.  How do I find out information regarding when these wines are best consumed?  I don't want to miss the best times to enjoy these wines but feel a bit lost and overwhelmed trying to find information. Thanks, and really appreciate any advice.  This might not be wh... Read More

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• November 2010

  It seems that that poor sales (i.e. cash flow) is still causing trouble through the wine industry.  The following wines are closing up:Frazier CosentinoEosKluge (VA) More details here: http://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/wine/article_5d231e02-f38f-11df-8579-001cc4c03286.html Read More

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• May 2010

  So, I read this article from NY Mag that has a breakdown in what one couple spent to open a wine store in Brooklyn and I was floored.  Here it is http://nymag.com/guides/changeyourlife/16046/index1.htmlWhat would it cost in a smaller city?  I cannot imagine having to sell 90 bottle a day to break even!!! Read More

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