10 Places to Buy Wine for Holiday Parties

Whether you are looking for a local wine or some bubbly from across the pond, the variety being offered seems endless. If you need help choosing a wine you can rely on the expert advice at these locations.

• Check out the new wine and liquor store Bottle Hampton, at 850 County Road 39 in Southampton, in the same shopping center as Cafe Crust and Sleepy's.

• Long Wharf Wines & Spirits, a specialty wine and liquor shop, has an exceptional selection of fine wines.

• The classic local Main Street shop for all your wine and liquor needs is Herbert & Rist in Southampton Village. And it's never too early to pick up a fantastic French bubbly in preparation for New Year's.

• Meander over to Wölffer Estates and offer yourself a delight for the senses at this beautiful Sagaponack vineyard while you choose that special gift in their wine store. Select from "Just the right touch of Red" or "Remembering the Hamptons Sunshine," just two of their gift collections, or a multitude of other wines and accessories.

•  Southampton Wines at Water Mill offers free East End delivery, 15 percent off all cases of wine and wine tastings every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. What better way to select a wine that pleases your taste buds?

•  At Duck Walk Vineyards in Water Mill and Southold, you'll find an exciting collection of their wines, perfect for gift giving, from "Everyday Reds" to their own "Duck Walk Brut" sparkling wine. Whether for an intimate get together or a big holiday bash, you are sure to find the wine to please.

• Never underestimate your neighborhood. North Sea Liquor on North Sea Road has a wide selection of wine and spirits from around the globe. You are sure to find something to impress your guests.

• Located in the Bridgehampton Commons, McNamara Liquors is an enthusiastic promoter of local wines and suggests giving a New York wine for the holiday season.

• Another local vineyard, Channing Daughters in Bridgehampton offers a tasteful choice of whites and reds. Select the one that pleases your palate in their tasting room.

• Lamplighter Wines & Liquors Co. on Jagger Lane in Southampton is conveniently located right across from Walbaum's. Pick up fixings for dinner and then match it with the perfect wine.

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