Introducing Critic’s Island

9 hand selected wines from your favorite experts, Nic and Nic, showcase high ratings, intriguing varietry and great prices (all under $20!).

These aren’t just any old value wines.  This is exciting and interesting stuff from around the world.  The wines were specifically chosen for their quality and are not generally available at other stores.  In our unending search for new and intriguing wines we have turned up some great buys.  The selection changes as small production wines go out of stock, so there is always something new to try.  It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s great wine!

Culture and Wine

Wine is deeply affected by our cultural norms.  If you’ve ever had a conversation with me about wine and food or old world wines (Europe, & arguably South Africa) v. new world wines (anything outside of Europe, & arguably South Africa) you know that I have firm opinions on these matters.  I am a wine autocrat, and therefore am opposed to democratic ideals when it comes to wine.  Don’t make what the people want, make what’s right!  This is very French.

On the other hand, wine can be politically incorrect.  Wine is all about taste, and when it comes to taste, can anyone tell you that you’re wrong?  This seems to be more American idea, reflecting our democratic society.

What do you think?