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Sources: Wine Shops

Bellevue Wine & Spirits
Bellevue delivers anywhere in Newport, Jamestown, Middletown and Portsmouth, and we mean anywhere. Not only do they bring wine to private residences, they’ll drop off gift baskets to visiting friends at a local hotel as well as deliver dockside if you’re entertaining on your boat. Mon.–Sat.
9 a.m.–9 p.m. 181 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, 846-7993, bellevuewinespirits.com.

Campus Fine Wines
In addition to being the East Side’s bastion of wine, Campus is also the leading supplier of organic and biodynamic wines in the state. Don’t know what biodynamics is? They’ll teach you that and a lot more. Sun. noon–6, Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. 127 Brook Street, Providence, 621-9650, campuswines.com.

Gasbarro’s Wines
With an inventory lauded by The New York Times and Food & Wine, Gasbarro’s is the go-to store for Italian wines. They stock more than 900 varieties from Italy, along with a myriad of options from around the world. Owner Mark Gasbarro is almost always on the premises to advise you. Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 361 Atwells Avenue, Providence, 421-4170, gasbarros.com.

The Savory Grape
Owners Jessica and Nino Granatiero have designed their shop to be user friendly. They’ll assist customers in choosing wines for weddings and dinner parties as well as creating wine gift registries for the discerning recipient. Sun. noon–6, Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. 247 Main Street., East Greenwich, 886-9463, thesavorygrape.com.

Town Wine & Spirits
Residents of East Providence and beyond frequent Elliot Fishbein’s wine emporium not only for its selection and expertise but its small-town feel. Holiday bonus: Town has a great selection of pre-wrapped gift baskets. Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. noon–5. 179 Newport Avenue, Rumford, 434-4563.

Wakefield Liquors
Wakefield Liquors has a vast inventory of wine from around the world, but they also put a lot of effort into their “Under $15” section, which is hand-chosen for both taste and budget; you’ll be able to outfit any party, large or small. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. noon–6. 667 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, 783-4555, wakefieldliquors.com.