If they aren’t we buy them at the winery.” “As we visit producers, we frequently reference K&L’s database to see if we have access to the wines stateside. “My wife Anita and I travel often to different international wine regions,” he says. “But oftentimes, if you don’t act quickly, the wines will have sold out by the time you place an order.” K&Lįor Varinder Sahi, the winemaker and owner of Copia Vineyards and Winery in Paso Robles, California, K&L served as a conduit for growing his expertise in a region without many international wine shops, even helping him earn a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) certification. “I like to research the background of the wines when they get here, since it expands my horizons immensely,” says Fredman. Fredman appreciates Garagiste owner Jon Rimmerman’s “eclectic selections interspersed with old standards,” including many under $20 and “mystery” wines that represent major discounts. Garagiste is “kind of addicting…seductive, or hypnotic,” says Dan Fredman, a longtime wine retailer turned public relations and marketing consultant for brands from San Luis Obispo and Sonoma to Austria and Argentina. This is one of many email-based retailers that sends daily specials. A vendor’s category was assigned based on the area of expertise for which pros deemed it most impressive. Of course, some retailers span categories-, K&L, Astor Wines & Spirits and others, for instance, also offer spirits, beer and plenty of other beverages. We chose to focus on shops that ship nationally, and divvied the list into sections for wine, beer and spirits. To pinpoint the best online drinks shops, we turned to experts from across the industry. And, arguably their best feature? You don’t need to get off your couch to patronize them-everything is shipped right to your door. Other spots do the legwork when it comes to finding the best discounts. Many offer clubs that give exclusive access to elusive bottles, online classes and more. Today’s online retailers are more than just digital storefronts. According to the International Wines and Spirits Record (IWSR), online beverage sales for wine, beer and spirits are projected to grow 66% between 2020 to 2025, potentially reaching $42 billion in sales. But for so many of us, online shopping is a way of life. They’re so often community cornerstones, serving as places to learn and gather. Let’s get one thing straight: Brick-and-mortar wine shops, beer shops and spirits shops will never go out of fashion.
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