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Lawrence Leichtman[_1_]

In article >, (Hunt) wrote:

> In article . com>,
> says...
> >
> >On Mar 28, 10:32 pm, (Hunt) wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> The use of a good wine shop cannot be measured by a few $ markup over a
> >> supermarket. Go with the expertise and be willing to pay a bit for it.
> >>
> >Would that I could find a good wine shop with a knowledgeable expert.
> >I would pay a few $ markup, but not a lot.
> >
> >Any 'good' wine shops I have been, the salespersons seem pretty
> >intimidating to me once they find I know nothing. I find usually what
> >I like by buying blindly. It's been a road well-traveled though.
> >
> >
> >I live in the area of Fairfax, VA -- don't go as far as D.C. -- got
> >the name of a wine store for me/us?
> >Thanks, so much.
> >Dee Dee
>
> Dee Dee,
>
> I do not, but several of the subscribers here are from the Mid-Atlantic area,
> and I'll bet that they do.
>
> Also, do not be intimidated by the staff. They all once knew nothing about
> wine, as well. A good salesperson will remember that point in their lives,
> and
> help you along the journey. (As an aside: I find that many salespeople STILL
> know nothing about wine, but try to cover that up. Leave those people
> behind!)
>
> Hunt

If you are intimidated you are in the wrong shop. There are several
excellent stores in Georgetown and Arlington where there are
knowledgeable and helpful staff. In fact, there are too many to list.
Northern Virginia/DC area is a great place to buy wine.