Bacchus' Top 10 Reasons for Clogging the Web with Yet Another Blog

With a myriad of blogs in cyberspace, we thought an 'apologia' of sorts was in order to A. know what to expect from future postings and b. validate the fact that you're spending time reading a blog instead of working and/or ensuring your children aren't setting fire to their hair.

10. Bacchus is a neighborhood wine shop = as a DC resident, the information will be decently relative to you (and may even feature your picture at one point!).
9. With countless wine producers on every continent (and clearly Antarctica doesn't grow grapes so please let the generalization slide in the name of literary generosity) you need a place to quickly turn and know what's wine VS 'ew! ew! ew!'
8. This neighborhood wine shop is located in the heart of Georgetown, the epicenter of political/diplomatic glitterati. With so many cocktail parties, tastings and social events, you'll have the chance to see your favorite politico in humanizing situations and perhaps a context in which you wouldn't throw your best hot coffee at the television.
7. You have to eat everyday. Wine pairing ideas come to us like letters to Santa Claus. We'll be sharing them about every 20 seconds. So click the refresh button like you've got 'F5' O.C.D.
6. This isn't a store. It's a community. Some of us are crazier than others but like any family, there's something to learn from every relative, though discretion is advised when using Bassam's recipes that involve exotic spices. Cali. Ente!
5. The wine world is a universe of personalities and culture distinct from any industry. We'll document the visits of winemakers, critics, famous drinkers and the cranky folk who visit.
4. 10 reasons are actually lots to write, so #4 is a space filler.
3. There are tons of specials and limited releases that come into the store with short notice to get them while the gettin's good. This will be an immediate way of knowing when an 'omg' wine deal arrives.
2. Finding good wine requires tasting = we taste 99% of everything in our store = you don't have to buy blind = read. the. blog. And don't forget to invite us over for your next cocktail party. Expensive bottles only, please. We kidd! Maybe.
Numero Uno Reason Bacchus' Blog is a Must:
We're able to combine our "Rodeo Drive" tastes with a down to earth budget creating a selection that tops the best $10-$15 value wines, while also having the area best allocations and top producers from around the world such as Lafite-Rothschild, Gaja, etc. With something for, literally, everyone in this old-world, boutique of puppy charming character, there will always be something here for you.

Cheers!