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Subject:     Neighborhood wine shops
From:        carter@cbm1.com (carter)
Posted:      September 20, 2001 at 20:47:32
 
In Reply To: Re(1): Neighborhood wine shops
             Posted by michael on September 18, 2001 at 19:31:22

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Topline in Glendale has some outstanding values. Found a very nice modest Spanish red for $3.99 last weekend. Great red bandol for $6.99. They really look for great values, and the ownership is the father and brother of the LA Wine Company operation, so they do understand value pricing. Ask for Mike, Mark or Gene.
Also, Robert Rogness at Wine Expo is either love him or leave him. But he loves Champagne, Italians, Zins, and similar (?) Great prices too. P.S. - get to love him.
DuVin in weho is also good for the rarities. Rene really knows his stuff.
Kermit Lynch's wines are carried locally by many stores, most at cheaper prices than in Berkeley. You just do not get the depth of selection.
Whole Foods in Weho, Sherman Oaks(coldwater)and Brentwood have good selections, and some great values when on sale.
Longs being headquartered in the Bay Area is justification for their carrying quality wines in the high-incomed areas like their Brentwood store. Realistically, Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons have too many stores to be able to be too boutiqued, although the Fresh Fare Ralphs stores are getting better - but the prices are not.
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