Well, we finally had the opportunity to drive down to Chicago to check out the Sams Wine Warehouse.
Wow, what a place! We spent about 1 1/2 hour there and I was barely able to check out the Spanish wines, the Bordeaux section, part of the Rhone wines, the California Petite Sirahs and a quick pass through the California Cabs.
I guess I was lucky to not have enough time to check out the rest, my Visa sure took a hit.
I got extremely lucky for my first visit there. Yesterday they had a special sale of 10% off on all wines. I don't know if it's normal for the store or part of their sale, but they also had several tasting stations set up. I must have sampled close to 40 different wines. The tastings ranged from non vintage California wines from Barefoot Vineyard to a tasting of the 1997 Bighorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cab. They were also tasting assorted Australian wines and Spanish Cavas along with several other varietals and styles of wines.
This was my first visit, and it won't be my last.
Thanks to all of those that had previously recommended this fine establishment.
Cliff