Did Someone Say Deals?

Think the Internet is just for buying brides, shakeweights and music?  Think again.  The World Wide Web is actually the best place to buy wine this side of your trusted local wine shop.  Case in point:  Wines Til Sold Out (WTSO.com).  This online seller is a liquidation tool for wineries and importers, and a blue light special for wine bargain hunters.  In fact, this Wednesday is WTSO's semi-annual(ish) crown jewel of wine sales- Cheapskate Wednesday.  This inventory clearance is a rapid-fire deal (follow on Twitter or keep their site open and refresh often for best results), but if you stay focused, the rewards can be mighty.  This isn't cut-rate plonk that nobody wants.  I personally have purchased the likes of Hewitt, Paraduxx, Coelho, David Bruce, Dionysus, and others from these sales.  Oh yeah, and every bottle is guaranteed to sell between $7.99 and $18.99...plus free shipping when you buy four or more.  I'm planning the expansion to my wine fridge now.

I'm not affiliated with WTSO.com at all, but especially here in Louisiana where our selection can be a bit dodgy and pricing stiff, it's nice to be able to look elsewhere...and you look important when you get big boxes delivered to the office.

Of course, online shopping can't replace the relationship you may have with your local retailer, or perhaps the convenience of the corner store.  However, if you like a good bargain and appreciate good wines, it's worth a look. Happy hunting.

Later this week, I'll be bringing some recommendations of things to do, see, and taste whilst in California wine country.  This seems to be the vacation du jour, and I'm getting a lot of requests, so I'd like to put my recs out there and perhaps some of you will chime in with your own.

Cheers...