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As fine dining becomes more accessible to the common man, so too does that fermented liquid of the gods, wine. Gone are the days of hoity-toity shops that only seem to be there to make you feel stupid. Nowadays, finding a cheap and delicious bottle of wine is easier and more stress-free than ever, especially with shops like these that do the thinking (and drinking) for you.

Red White & Bubbly
Red White & Bubbly is one of the newest additions to the Park Slope wine scene, and with its sleek design, large selection, and rotating deals and specials, it’s a welcome one. Owner Darrin Siegfried formerly served as President of the Sommelier Society of America, and personally trained over six hundred wine captains as Education Director. He even represented the U.S. at the ‘Olympics’ of wine, the Concours Mondial de les Sommeliers. Clearly, this is a man who knows his stuff. If you can’t make it out to the store, Red White & Bubbly’s sleek, easy-to-use website lets you browse and shop from home. Just what I need, an online booze store. I have enough distractions as it is.

Prospect Wine Shop
This family-owned Prospect Wine Shop was established in the year 2000, but it looks like it’s been around far longer. The worn wooden shelves are packed with so many wines it makes your head spin at first, but you need not fear, for the ultra-friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff is ready and willing to guide you. If you prefer to browse, color-coded stickers identifying each wine’s price range make sizing up bottles a snap. Bulk discounts for cases or event-sized orders (think weddings) will help to keep you within your party budget no matter what the occasion.

Big Nose Full Body
Big Nose Full Body is an adorable little store, with a selection that is strategically small so that instead of being overwhelmed by varietals and vintages and regions, you can rest assured that any bottle you buy will be fantastic. You can take the time to read every wine’s description or get a quick recommendation from the young, hip staff if you’re strapped for time. If you buy 12 or more bottles you get free delivery and a 15% case discount to boot, so you don’t even have to get off your couch to live the good life. But my favorite thing about Big Nose Full Body is the free wine tastings they host every Saturday (4-6pm). Fun, informational, and intoxicating…who could ask for more?