Question for Hotwine

[hotwine]

Howdy Spursfan and welcome to the board.

I'll be glad to tell you where I shop:

- Wines Best Buy on W. Rhapsody, a few blocks east of West Ave. An independent discounter with a good selection of French, Australian, and California. Many other areas are represented, but those are noteworthy.

- Costco. I shop two of them: one on IH10 at UTSA Blvd, the other in Stone Oak, on 1604. The former has a good journeyman selection, while the Stone Oak store is better for high-end wines.

- Joe Saglimbeni's Fine Wines and Cigars, also on W. Rhapsody but only one block east of West Ave. Joe has the finest selection in town, but also charges premium prices. His store is like a rabbit warren of room after room devoted to specific wine-producing regions of the world. He has tastings on Saturdays, beginning about 11:00 AM. "Gappa" the chocolate Lab is a regular at the tasting bar and is accorded exclusive use of the stool at the left end of the bar.

I usually hit each Costco once per week and WBB about once per month. I try to stay out of Joe's for the sake of peace at home.