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Wine & Spirits
Here's a toast to the dizzying assortment of wines on the Internet. Our favorite sites describe each wine, since it's not always obvious what's "oakey" or "just okay." For the connoisseur, there is an incomparable selection from the most obscure to the most exclusive. Order by the bottle for those intimate family gatherings or by the case for a big bash. (To order from these sites, you must be over 21 and provide proof of age.)
1) Astor Uncorked Great attitude, great style and great selection make this site a blast to navigate. We particularly like their wine and food matchmaker and the Cellar-in-a-Box (from $87.99 to $174.99), an assortment of six to 12 wines that changes monthly.
2) Pop's Wine and Spirits Wine inventory listings are updated daily here. After you've delved into their incredible cellar, come up for air with the Oxford Landing Shiraz ($9.35 per bottle, $105.21 per case), a delightful South Australian wine.
3) Sam's Wine Sam knows his wine, spirits, beer and more. One of the only sites to feature beer, the Two Brothers Prairie Path Ale ($5.99 for a six-pack) adds an authentic American flavor to the holiday meal, as does the Knob Creek Bourbon ($22.79 per bottle).
4) Wally Wine Featuring 5,000 wines, including organic, we can see why Wally's has been L.A.'s premier wine store for 31 years. For a good conversation starter, consider the organic 1997 Caldwell Zinfandel "Aida" ($34.99 per bottle).
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5) International Wine Accesories International Wine Accesories lets you add a touch of elegance to the dinner table with a Venetian crystal Contemporary Duck Decanter ($74.95). Whether you are serving Bordeaux, Chardonnay or champagne, you'll always have the proper glass with the Riedel Vinum 8-piece Gourmet Sampler Set ($104.50).
6) Dean and Deluca Stop here for a gourmet selection of California wines, with excellent descriptions of each choice. For the terminally hip, try a trendy Bogle Petite Sirah 1998 ($9.95 per bottle).
7) Internet Wines and Spirits When the spirit moves you, check out this site for wines and the Premium Bar Sampler ($100) with six premium bar basics to entertain every taste.
8) Winehouse The experts at this site reviewed Fouassier Pouilly Fume 1997 ($13.99 per bottle) in the summer; we think it sounds like the perfect light accompaniment to a classic Christmas Eve seafood feast.
9) Wine Though they feature a comprehensive assortment including rare wines, you can also personalize your wine at this site. Send some good cheer with Champagne or a Virtual Vineyards selection. Choices and prices will vary according to destination.
10) A Winestore A quality selection makes choosing a wine a pleasurable adventure. The choosy will enjoy the La Famiglia Mondavi 1997 Colmera ($39), a blend of six Tuscan grapes and limited to one bottle per order.
11) Beer on the Wall Craft brews are the elite of the beer world and this site features the cream of the crop from California. Hops fanciers will appreciate the Big Fat six-pack ($17.95) of 22-ounce bottles of rare beers.
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