http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/10- ... wine-shops
What a weird list!
OK, at least CSW is there (screams would have been heard all over internet otherwise),. I've only heard good things re Avalon and Brown Derby (BD did great on my one order). K& L is a fine store. Not familiar with a couple others. But.....
20/20? Really? My impression is this store is the epitome of overpriced trophy hunter store.
Vinfolio? Current version is less than a year old, out of the shambles of the bankruptcy that hurt lots of people. And while I like the model, it's not like the store actually has (and stands behind) that 1994 Dominus. And (no slag on Vinfolio) but since when is Brocard hard to find ????
Winecommune? Again, it's not really a retailer, so making it Top 10?
I'd easily list Wine Library, Winex, Woodlands Hills, Astor, etc ahead of 20/20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(and of course there are other great stores with an internet presence, but who aren't great online retailers- Grapes the Wine Company, WineConnection, Pops, Envoyer,PJs, etc are good by email, but lack good sites)