I knew Howard when he was a wine guy at Sam's many years back and then lost track of him. A few years ago I found his shop and am so glad. Not only is H extremely knowledgeable, but since he has no employees , the customer only deals one-on-one with the expert. Over time he has introduced me to wines I hadn't understood and I have learned the wonders and nuances of red burgundies and Italian barolos as opposed to just living for the big alcoholic California reds. Pricing is very fair, especially considering the expertise that comes with the purchase. The Saturday afternoon free tastings are a great way to experience new wines and hear what H and the distributor have to say about them. The loyalty of his customers speaks volumes about his store and him.
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