BUYING WINE AT RETAIL
A good retailer can offer helpful service, such as:
- Recommendations
- Wine tastings
- Case discounts
- Bottle returns
Find a good retailer through the Wine Spectator Online Retailer Database and wine-knowledgeable friends.
BUYING WINE IN A RESTAURANT
The sommelier can be your greatest ally, especially if you communicate:
- The styles of wine you prefer
- Your price range
- The dishes you are ordering
The traditional serving ceremony provides the opportunity to:
- Verify that it is the wine you ordered before the cork is pulled
- Examine the condition of the cork
- Taste the wine to make sure it's in good condition
Return a bottle if it's corked or spoiled, or isn't as described, by mentioning your concern and asking the sommelier to taste the wine.
Buy wine by-the-glass - experiment or please...
