Time and time again I see the same scenario happen at an LCBO store: A person is looking for a specific wine that they had a month ago at a friend’s house etc. The LCBO staff look it up and tell them 3 possible things 1) We have it! Follow me! 2) We are currently out of stock at all LCBO’s 3) We do not have any but you can find what your looking for at our _________ location.
I thought about this issue while looking around an LCBO and seeing this scenario happen in front of me. The lady was looking for a Bogle Merlot. She was disappointed to know that the LCBO did not carry that producer nor the variety. I really should have helped her and given here these three options when hunting down wine in Ontario
1) LCBO website search engine
- Enter in the name of the wine, or search by what you know about the wine (region, red/white, etc) This is a great start since it allows you to see right away if your wine is in stock, as well as where it is located. LCBO’s for the most part will be happy to get wine for you that is located elsewhere.
2) LCBO App
- This app works the same as the website search engine, just more convenient and has a bar code scanner as well to help you out.
3) Look up what Wine Agents has your wine in Ontario
- This is the last resort as it is more costly (may have to buy at least 6 to 12 bottles) and less convenient since it will have to be shipped to you. There are many great agencies in Ontario Ontario
In the case of the lady looking for Bogle Merlot, I would have sent her to check out Abcon International Wine Merchants.
For anything outside of Ontario Quebec with the SAQ http://www.saq.com/, or check out wine stores in Ontario ’s neighbouring states (New York and Michigan
Happy Hunting
Matt
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