Fete Lifestyle Magazine September 2015 | Page 21

Another great way to make the process efficient is to consider buying on line from a reputable site. More and more retailers are using their websites to facilitate shipping to their customers in order to increase their client scope. Some sites offer deals on free shipping wines, daily specials, or case discounts that a shop in your neighborhood may not have. In addition, many laws now allow shipping between states, so your options are endless.

My final tip is to consider some wines you may have enjoyed in the past, but cannot find again easily in your neck of the woods. Go to a great site, winesearcher.com, and search for that gem. Often you can find a retailer that has it in stock and can ship it to you. This will allow you to have more of what you once loved so you can continue to savor whatever flavors you particularly enjoyed from that winemaker’s hand.

Being busy is a good thing. It’s a sign that life is filled with great things for you and keeps the mind and body positively challenged. And being prepared with a bottle of goodness in stock ensures you get your much needed and deserved time to relax. Back to school is challenging enough … give yourself a break. In the world of wine, there’s no reason you can’t have it all. Cheers!