Not every large store is created equal

Sourcing wine is like this blog, the focus is not on grocery stores and their wines.

But sometimes it is.

Karstadt, a department store near the main station, has managed to add that small shop element with the woman who offers wine tastings on some late afternoons. She's been doing this job for several years and always has several wines open. She's also generous with the tasting.

So, of course, she generally manages to find the right wine for me on the right day.


And they are clever, 12 bottles for the price of 11 - and free delivery for any combination of purchases over 100 euro.

I'm set for Tempranillo now for awhile. đŸ˜

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