Some top stores, Maryland, DC:
State Line
Wells
Calvert
Pinehurst
Eddies
Old Vines
Wine Merchant
Jasons
Rips
Silesia


DC
Calvert Woodley
Macarthur's
Rodman's
Chevy Chase
Mcgruders

Va:
Arrowine

I'm sure I missed quite a few---all these have knowledgeable consumer
friendly wnepersons eager to help educate you.

"Lawrence Leichtman" > wrote in message
...
> 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.