Tacoma Christmas - Drink to Dec. 3rd
Wine. Its the you-can-never-go-wrong gift. But if you are like me and stare blankly at the racks in the grocery store, buying it is always a gamble. Enter the local wine shop.
Tacoma has a number of great locally owned wine shops. Don’t be intimidated. (I was.) They are owned and run by friendly all-knowing wine folks. And their prices aren’t bad either. For example, you are going to a holiday party at the neighbors house and would like to bring a good bottle of wine without spending a fortune. Enter Tacoma Wine Merchant Bill. He picks out a great bottle of red to go with dinner for $9. Everyone remarks on the great wine. You come out a hero.
Whatever your needs, these local wine sellers can help.
Tacoma Wine Merchants
21 N Tacoma Ave
(253) 779-8258
Wild Side Wines
608 S Oxford St
(253) 565-0811
Pour at Four
3814 N 26th St
(253) 761-8015
3 comments
S Squid December 3, 2008
Bill Bonnie is da bomb. He is very knowledgeable but definitely the anti-snob. I am a regular purchaser of his “recession buster” mixed case of 6 whites and 6 reds, out the door for $100, a brilliant concept and an exceptional price.
Hang out with Bill and before you know it you will be debating the merits of Mourvedre vs. Malbec.
A altered chords December 3, 2008
Be sure to check out Vinum!
It’s at 1001 Pacific Avenue. (formerly Bernardo’s Aroma Cafe)
Great looking selection. It’s a coffee and wine lounge with great food too so you can sample before you buy!
E Erik B. December 3, 2008
One of Bill’s specialty is picking out a mixed case of wine. Just tell him your price range and type of wine you like and let him do the magic. Then he discounts the case by 10 percent.