Reader's Choice Awards - Reader's Choice Food

POSTED: Monday, Dec. 08, 2008

Best wine selection: Haggen

FIRST PLACE

HAGGEN

Locations: 2900 Woburn St., Barkley Village, 676-5300; 2814 Meridian St., 671-3300; 210 36th St., Sehome Village, 676-1996; 1410 12th St., 733-4370; 1815 Main St., Ferndale, 380-9000

Hours: Open 24 hours daily except Christmas.

Web site: www.haggen.com

From the boss: "We have a tremendous ability to go to tastings two to three times a week, and Haggen has enough buying power to scoop things up. When it comes to wine, people tend to 'talk dry' and 'drink sweet,' and we find wines that taste good." John Boettcher, wine specialist, Sehome Village Haggen.

Reader rave: "A big part of it is the customer service of the wine specialists. Whether you're a novice or a wine enthusiast, they'll help you find the perfect wine for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a $10 bottle of wine or looking to splurge on something for a specific meal, there's always someone there to help you make the perfect selection." Connie Faria, Ferndale

Highlights: Whether you shop by vintage, variety and color (or just pick the bottle with the coolest label), Haggen can provide the perfect wine for any occasion. In addition to wines from all over the world, they also carry a wide variety of openers, serving accessories and provide discounts on bulk purchases. Can't tell a Cabernet from Kool-Aid? Haggen's staff of wine specialists can help you zero in on what you need, no matter if you seek a rare vintage to impress a special someone or just want a red that goes great with pizza.