Wine shop sale week continues with the annual Haskell's Fall Sale. I hope you were able to attend the free tasting last Saturday. A lot is going on at Haskell's over the next month. Here are some of the events, plus recommendations on great wines to look for:
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When you pull into the Surdyk's lot on a Saturday afternoon during it's big sale, you'd think you were trying to find a parking spot in downtown New York. There's a reason for that: Surdyk's offers not only great deals on wine but an array of free tastings, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.
Surdyk's big fall sale: Here are in-store tastings and 10 recommendations on what to buy
Here is a schedule of tastings you won't want to miss, plus recommendations on great bottles to buy.
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Everyone who drinks wine has been to, or at least noticed, an in-store wine tasting, whether it's a winemaker in town or a distributor pouring six of their value wines. Well, a big in-store tasting tomorrow (Saturday, October 2) is neither, but it's probably the best free wine tasting in the Twin Cities.
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Late summer and fall can be a terrific time for getting in your last barbecues of the year. Earlier we discussed simple grilling options and affordable wines . Now it's time to talk about creating more exciting dishes on the grill. As always, a perfect wine pairing is a must. The following selections might even introduce you to some new favorite wine regions.
Turkey dinner and Barbera
I am amazed by the average wine drinker who pays top dollar for their wine. Many say they are having a party and need wine fast or their local wine shop is so convenient. The worst advice ever given to a wine buyer was to purchase wine at a shop right by your house. What happens if you live next to the hole-in-the-wall shop with salespeople who aren't familiar with the term Bordeaux? My advice: Shop during a sale, and find a fine wine retailer that can provide you with service.
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There is no better time to shop for quality wines than during a sale. You can easily save $3 to $10 a bottle, which you can use to buy more wine. Surdyk's big summer wine sale runs today through July 24, and with the store's try-before-you-buy approach, consumers can sample over 10 wines daily (10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for free. On Friday and Saturday the samples are continously flowing. One of my favorite importers, Acquitane, will be pouring some great wines from Bordeaux on Friday and Saturday.tsuacctnt / Flickr Surdyk's Wine Shop Sale through July 24
If you want to impress your friends, pair the wines you find at Surdyk's with summer party food, using the following guide.
Surdyk's is a Twin Cities institution and has been serving consumers since 1934. Today through Saturday, Surdyk's Heart Healthy Sale is offering 20 percent off all of its wines. tsuacctnt / Flickr
In 1979 Surdyk's moved to its current Northeast location and over the years expanded its business by selling fine cheeses and olive oil and increasing its shelf space for fine wine. Owner Jim Surdyk (third generation) knows how to market and deliver a product, and his shop's reputation is built on several factors:
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I love asking people the question, "How do you save money on wine?" Many say they buy by the case, or the comedian in the group will say don't buy wine at all. The key is buying wine on sale, as the average savings are $3 to $5 per bottle at most shops. Sorella (the old Liquor Depot) is having a sale that runs through May 22, and you can pick up a few bottles for your next dinner party.
Sorella Sale through May 22
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