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Centennial Fine Wines & Spirits
(multiple locations)
8123 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75225214/361-6697, www.centennial.com
A long-time Dallas company, Centennial has good stocks of California and Bordeaux wines with knowledgeable staff at larger locations.
Cork
3636 McKinney Avenue, Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75205214/780-0373, www.corkwines.com
Huge selection of all varietals, plus a large tasting bar. Classes for novices are popular. Cork was voted one of the 2009 best wine bars by a WFAA popular vote.
Farpointe Cellar
721 East Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, TX 76092817/416-7500, www.farpointecellar.com
A serious wine shop plus extras. The large showroom boasts some 25,000 wines in stock, an excellent selection of California and Australian wines and a full schedule of educational courses and wine dinners.
Goody Goody Liquor
3316 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219214/765-6878, www.goodygoody.com
Once a liquor wholesaler of long-standing, Goody-Goody now enjoys a large retail business as well. Volume keeps its prices low. The Oak Lawn location in the former Marty's shop carries a large wine selection.
La Cave
1931 Market Center Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207214/747-9463, www.lacavewinewarehouse.com
A top name in wine expertise and sales, especially Bordeaux wines, François Chandou is cellier for many of Dallas' serious wine collectors.
Next Vintage at Charlie Palmer's
1530 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201214/261-4600, www.charliepalmer.com
Next Vintage is a small wine cellar/shop adjacent to Charlie Palmer's restaurant. This gives downtowners a chance to purchase, at retail prices, from the selected Charlie Palmer wines.
Pogo's Wine & Spirits
5360 West Lovers Lane, Suite 20, Dallas, TX 75209214/350-8989, www.wineaccess.com
Perhaps the most serious of Dallas wine shops (and spirits, too). Knowledgeable purchases and advice, honed by 20 years of experience, are trademarks. Owner Harris Polokoff is highly regarded by oenologists. Deep selection of Burgundy wines.
Sacred Cellars
5715 Sadler Circle, Dallas, TX 75235214/764-6858, www.sacredcellars.com
Two enthusiasts, Paul Burrough and Rudy Ced, are tracking down hard-to-find wine at reasonable prices. A Dallas Observer "best" in 2008, Sacred Cellars is off the beaten path near Denton Road and Inwood Road.
Sigel's Elite (multiple locations)
3209 N. Fitzhugh, Dallas, TX 75204214/635-3162, www.sigels.com
Sigel's has been a Dallas institution since 1905 and touts itself for a superior selection at competitive pricing. The chain is known for its Bordeaux stock, but be sure to check out all its wines.
The Wine Broker
469/402-1971, www.thewinebroker.comSolid reputation for a 22 year-old business. It has an extensive cellar and catalogue offering with strong California wine connections.
The Wine Therapist
1810 Skillman @Live Oak, Dallas, TX 75206214/821-9463, www.thewinetherapist.com
A popular East Dallas wine merchant and tasting room, the Wine Therapist offers an urban wine education experience "... where wine is a lifestyle which emphasizes healthy living and the exploration of new flavors in a Napa-style tasting room experience." Frequent classes are offered.
Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect Avenue, Dallas, TX 75214214/824-9463, www.timestencellars.com
With the look of a wine cellar, complete with oak barrels, tasting feels authentic. Wines are available by the glass or the bottle.
Tivoli
62 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034214/350-1271, www.tivoliwines.com
A destination for both wine purchases and classes presented by winemakers. We have noted that they maintain temperature controlled wine lockers for acquisitive wine buyers.
Wine'tastic
4140 Lemmon Avenue, Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75219214/559-8910, www.dallaswinetastic.com
Part wine store, part tasting room and part lounge, Wine'tastic promotes the wine experience and has a nice setup for events in its Tuscan-themed tasting room.
WINE CELLARS & ACCESSORIES
IWA -
International Wine Accessories
800/527.4072, www.iwawine.com
International Wine Accessories has been setting up cellars and selling cellar accessories for over 17 years. This is a fabulous wine source, which is now owned by Dean & DeLuca. Originally Dallas-based, the company is now owned by Dean & DeLuca and has moved to California. IWA has been setting up cellars and selling accessories for over 17 years. They publish a catalogue as well.
WINE CLASSES
Two Wine Guys
214/363-9181, www.twowineguys.comThe two wines guys, Jeff Siegel and John Bratcher, will come to your home to lead a wine tasting. Pick a varietal or a wine region and the wine guys will walk you through it. Great party idea.
Windows on the World Wine School
P.O. Box 847, New Paltz, New York 12561845/255-1456, www.kevinzraly.com
Wine Director of Windows on the World for 25 years and author of a definitive guide to wine, Kevin Zraly offers 8 week, 1 night a week classes in New York. Also available are day classes, usually sponsored by Sherry-Lehmann Wines. It would be worth scheduling a New York trip to catch a class.
WEB SOURCES
Acker Merrall Conduit Co.
160 West 72nd Street, New York, N.Y. 10023212/787-1700, www.ackerstore.com
A major importer of fine wines, Acker Merrall has a huge inventory available on the internet and runs on-going auctions of vintage wines.
Burgundy Wine Co.
143 W. 26th Street, New York, N.Y. 10001888/898-8448, www.burgundywinecompany.com
Native Burgundian Philippe Sauriat caters to Burgundy collectors around the country. If you are looking for something unique or visiting New York, be sure to familiarize yourself with the Chelsea location.
K & L Wine Merchants
638 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107415/ 896-1734, www.klwines.com
K&L Wine Merchants have been offering thousands of wines from around the world since 1976. Its popular net sale site is in addition to its three California retail shops. Costs are kept low by buying direct form winemakers.
New York Times Wine Club
877/698-6841, www.nytwineclub.comWine clubs are popping up all over, and the "New York Times" has joined the "Wall Steet Journal" and Zagat in direct sales to the public. This is a good opportunity to sample new wines with the purchasing power of the nation's leading newspaper behind the endeavor.
Sherry-Lehmann Wine and Spirits
679 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022212/838-7500, www.sherry-lehmann.com
A top name in wine sales and expertise with a strong internet informational site and sales. Master wine expert Kevin Zraly gives frequent master classes under their auspices.
The Wine Hub
6 Bridge Hollow Road, Califon, New Jersey, 7830908/832-0088, www.thewinehub.com
Offers wine travel and information in addition to the internet sale of wines.
Wine Access
866/946-3923, www.wineaccess.comWith expert reviews with each internet offering, the site is a primer on wines. Together with special prices to Access customers, the temptation to buy is great. Dallas' Pogo's is an affiliate, with many of the wines available through their Inwood Village shop.
WSJ Wine Discovery Club
930 Plaza Drive, Montoursville, PA 17754877/975-9463, www.wsjwine.com
One of several newly launched wine clubs, the "Wine Street Journal" attracts an audience for its quarterly selction of high quality wines at reasonable prices. This is a great introduction for wine novices and for gifts.
Zachy's
16 East Parkway, Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583800/723-0241, www.zachys.com
One only has to look at the full page advertisements in the "New York Times" to assess the size and buying power of one of the largest wine stores in the US and on the internet. Frequent and major wine sales.
Zagat Wine Club
877/892-4427, www.zagatwine.comNot to be left out, Zagat has added a club to its media empire. With 30 years of helping the public find restaurants, Zagat will help its readers find wines as well. Introductory cases of selected wines start at just $69.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Decanter Magazine
44 (0) 20 3148 5000, www.decanter.comA British publication, Decanter covers the European wine market with expertise, especially Bordeaux wines. This is a popular publication for oenophiles.
Burghound.com
www.burghound.comBurgundy is author Allen Meadow's passion and expertise. The "ultimate Burgundy reference" is the perfect subscription gift for anyone wanting to expand knowledge of the complex and highly sought-after pinot noir win
eRobertParker.com
617/958-3984, www.erobertparker.comHome to virtually all tasting notes from the "Wine Advocate" and Robert Parker's books, plus wine comments by several wine experts.
Wine Spectator
1/800/601-9463, www.winespectator.comThe "Wine Spectator" is for those who enjoy fine wine and dining and want to keep up with trends, top vintages and varietals.
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