A new permanent feature in the left-hand rail (as we cyber types call the column on the left side): Seven tips for buying wine when you’re in a strange store, you aren’t sure about what you want, or you’re just generally confused.
Because all of us get confused, if only because wine buying is confusing (and yes, the industry likes to make it so). These are tips and pointers that involve more than reading the back label and wondering what anyone could possibly mean by “complemented by currant and wild berry. …a hint of spice and anise. … earth tones are indicative of the mountain soil.”



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