They'd like to receive more help and information when shopping in the wine section at retail stores.  . A very interesting piece I found via Wine and Spirits Daily , written by Megan Haverkorn. . The stat I found most interesting is that almost 1/4 of wine consumers feel overwhelmed by all the wine options out there.  OVERWHELMED. MORE >>

Shirley found this shop a few months ago on her last visit to NYC with Pam. The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc is their first vintage Aromas were herbal, grassy with straw and a hint of lime. On our last visit to NYC, I was able to visit my new favorite NYC wine store, 67Wines at 179 Columbus Ave and 68th. She had six wines shipped home. MORE >>

But there are plenty more - ask and ye shall receive, if you're at a good wine or liquor shop, anyway. Imagine a night out on the town, walking into a hip club, a couple of lovely gents or ladies at the bar, whatever your preference. What on earth are you thinking, pal?!? Pineau wouldn't have lasted for four centuries if it didn't taste good. MORE >>

After two months of laying around, drinking coffee, tea, water and gatorade and laying off the good stuff I am beginning to feel the need for a long day of wine shopping, but the fridge is full and I will just have to do my part in making room for more. Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. Here the grapes for Frascati are grown. MORE >>

And ever since I banned people from getting wines at the closest store to our venue, a store that seems to specialize in unearthing wines that have been stored next to the boiler for several winters, the quality of the wines has risen tremendously and people really have a lot of run exploring the wine shops of the city. It is an assignment! MORE >>