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    Where to Find The Wine I Recommend in 5 Easy Steps or Less

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 7, 2012 Last Updated: June 9, 2020

    By far, the single most popular question I get asked is: "How can I find the wine you recommend?" Unfortunately, there is no easy answer. With over 120,000 wines produced each year the average liquor store can only stock a tiny fraction, a few thousand at most. That means when you walk into any given store there are well over 110,000 other wines available that are not represented!

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    While I try to review many of the really popular labels that are available everywhere, I also love to find those hidden gems which by their very nature will be harder to find. And unfortunately, Reverse Wine Snob is not that much of a force that stores are flocking to intentionally stock the wines I recommend...yet 😉 Although I have heard of a few stores that are using my reviews in their in-store ads, so who knows!

    So while there is no easy easy answer, I can give you some advice that should help you find most of the wines I recommend:

    1. The first and easiest thing to do is to simply go into your favorite store and ask if they can order the wine you are trying to find! If it's a good store, you'll likely be surprised at what they can get for you. The better stores won't make you order a minimum quantity or charge you anything additional. (You may find the independent stores more accommodating than the big chains.)
    2. Another easy option is to the review of the wine you are looking for to see if it might be available at Costco or Trader Joe's as I usually call this out. This is not foolproof; however, because inventory varies at each location but you might get lucky. And if you find other of my Recommended Buys at either of these stores please let me know so I can add that info to the review!
    3. Another great option for finding stores that carry the wine you're looking for is Wine-Searcher. Simply enter the wine name, your location and a radius and the site will tell you if any of the stores in its large database stock this wine.
    4. Check with the importer/distributor of the wine. Many importers and distributors have store locators on their website where you can simply enter your location and get the results. There may be a lot more stores carrying the wine in your area than you think! And if they don't have an online store locator, just send them an e-mail. Most are happy to help you find their wine, that's their business.
    5. If none of these options work, then it's time to buy online (if you can)! Check out my article on How To Buy Wine Online for some easy tips. It's much easier and more pleasant than you may think.

    Speaking of buying online, it's really a pity the shipping laws are so convoluted and restricted state-by-state otherwise someone like Amazon could come in and really revolutionize the industry. If you are in a state that allows you to receive wine, there are plenty of good sources to order from, but there is no one-stop shop. Wine flash sale sites or wine clubs can offer good deals although the selection may be somewhat limited. My article on How To Buy Wine Online has more sources for ordering online.

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