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WINE SHOPS

1. Berry Bros. & Rudd Launched in 1698, the store still has oak-paneled walls and a wildly uneven floor. With outlets as far away as Shanghai (3 St. James's St.; 011-44-870-900-4300; www.bbr.com).

2. Lea & Sandeman The four locations have good Burgundy and Languedoc selections (www.londonfinewine.co.uk).

3. Oddbins This chain is famous for smart handwritten recommendations by its hip, young staff (www.oddbins.com).

AUCTION HOUSES

4. Christie's The city's preeminent wine house since 1966 (8 King St.; 011-44-207-839-9060).

5. Sotheby's Preferred by celebrity collectors like Andrew Lloyd Webber (34—35 New Bond St.; 011-44-207-293-5000).

WINE SCHOOL

6. Winewise Michael Schuster teaches at his house (107 Culford Rd.; 011-44-207-254-9734).

RESTAURANTS

7. Bibendum Famous for its classic French cuisine and monumental wine list (81 Fulham Rd.; 011-44-207-581-5817).

8. Tate Britain The museum restaurant offers lots of old vintages (Millbank; 011-44-207-887-8825).

WINE BARS

9. El Vino Established in 1879, with four locations; Fleet Street is the best known (47 Fleet St.; 011-44-207-353-6786).

10. Vinopolis This wine theme park has a top wine bar (1 Bank End; 011-44-870-241-4040).