How to Find Bargain Wines

Published on Monday, March 17, 2008, by CHOW Video Team / Edit Post

How to Find Bargain Wines

Skip the Burgundy and go right to these good deals.

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  • patshep, you're dead right.
    it's not just the shop worker's job, it's in their best interest to steer you to a bottle that will bring you back. Just one caveat: speak up. you have to let your helper know what you want and how you're going to drink it.

    But not just wine shops, chains often have at least one very knowledgeable buyer or manager; I'm specifically thinking Whole Foods and...+READ

    patshep, you're dead right.
    it's not just the shop worker's job, it's in their best interest to steer you to a bottle that will bring you back. Just one caveat: speak up. you have to let your helper know what you want and how you're going to drink it.

    But not just wine shops, chains often have at least one very knowledgeable buyer or manager; I'm specifically thinking Whole Foods and Andronico's. If you're a novice or stuck in a rut, they often can suggest something easy or not so well-known to please your palate.

    Re: the video
    great for red winos, but what about white winos. I like an easy red, but have recently developed cherished friendships with folks who go for a glass of white. I need some guidance about grapes/vintners in this area.-COLLAPSE

  • i have a better idea, ask the people who work in your local wine shop

  • boo.

  • this is not helpful

  • OK . . . let's replay:

    * * * * *

    "I tend to go for Spain always, first, because . . . .

    "From there I look for Malbec from Argentina . . . and Chile's Carmenere . . . ."

    * * * * *

    So Spain is his first choice, but he provides no specifics??? What kind of tips are these?