When I'm out to dinner, I always neglect to write down the name of that delicious bottle of wine I just enjoyed, convincing myself I'll remember the name if I repeat it enough times.

Yeah, right.

If I could only purchase another bottle of that new favorite, on the spot, from the restaurant, I wouldn't have to worry about remembering the name.

Now that's possible at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar. With locations in Seattle, Kirkland and Woodinville, Purple boasts more than 600 labels in their award-winning cellar, the majority of which are now available for retail purchase at 30 percent below menu price.

Even better, cases can be purchased at 40 percent below menu price, a perfect opportunity to stock up on stellar wine for your holiday entertaining and hostess gifts.

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