Tasting, Buying and Storing Wine
If you’ve ever been at a restaurant and felt like a phony when tasting wine, this guide can help. Learn how to select the right bottle, where to order the accessories you need to start a wine collection and get up to speed on proper wine storage techniques. In short, you’ll find everything you need for tasting, buying and storing wine like a pro.
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Buying Wine Online
Use the sites below for buying wine online. Choose wines from around the world, including organic and kosher varieties. You’ll even discover where to buy the best wine accessories.
Insights for Buying Wine Online
- Look for wine labeled “Estate Bottled” (bottled where the grapes were grown). Wineries that grow their own grapes oversee the fermentation and bottling process, and have the best idea of how to utilize the grapes.
- If you're buying a French or Italian wine, look for the AOC or DOC labels, respectively. These tags are located on the neck of each bottle and certify that the wine has passed a nationally regulated standard.
- State laws differ when it comes to shipping alcohol so some restrictions on shippable addresses may apply.
- If you’re interested in purchasing high-end wines, the “Buying and Selling Fine Wine” section of the findingDulcinea Wine Collecting Web Guide can help.
Top Sites for Buying Wine Online
For buying wine online…
Wine.com
ships wine to states where it is legally acceptable. If your state accepts liquor deliveries, you can browse wine by price, type, region or rating.
The Wine Web
lets you search more than 170,000 wines and connects you to the wine merchant or winery that sells the wine. Don't miss the user reviews, which provide firsthand insight into different vineyards, vintages and individual bottles.
For buying affordable wine online …
Good Wine Under $20
is a blog about affordable wines with thoughtful articles and links for buying wine online. Scroll down the left side to find the “Useful Wine Links” section, full of worthwhile external sources.
For buying organic wine online …
The Organic Wine Company
sells organic wine online. Join the “Wine Club” to get organic wine delivered to your home each month. Check out “Outstanding Wines” to see the site’s preferred bottles.
For buying kosher wine online …
KosherWine.com
allows you to search its large catalog of kosher wines according to price, color, varietal, region, producer and mevushal status. The site has customer reviews and a wine club option.
To buy wine tools and accessories…
Wine Enthusiast
sells a huge variety of wine tools and accessories. Visit “Gifts” for popular products arranged by price range, or “Sale” to see the impressive list of bargain items.
Wine Storage
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