Malibu Wine & Cheese has "a reputation which precedes them" for their expertise of fine wines and quality cheeses. Whether you're in a quandary about the right wine to serve with shellfish, or which "rare" wine to select for a special guest from France, they can help. They specialize in boutique and rare wines and cheeses. Some of their inventory CANNOT be found anywhere in Los Angeles. They pride themselves on exclusive and unique selection. Their superb wines vary from distinctive, yet affordable Italian Chardonnay to marvelous vintage Bordeax. Their selection is extensive -- from West Coast Cult Cabernet to their balanced European collection including single-barrel French Puligny Chardonnay, an Italian Super Tuscan collection and last week's "Wine-of-the-Week" -- the Spanish Prado Enea.

They also have an elegant selection of cheese, including the rare Spanish Picon Blue Cheese, aged Le Cheverot and a unique, savory Vella (my personal favorite). There is a wide variety of specialty items as well. The delicate, spicy Ligurian Coast Olive Oil is world's apart from commercial olive oil. For the gourmet chef, their balsamic vinegar assortment is a necessity. If "you simply want the best"...you demand Petrossian caviar. Yes, they have it! Outfitting your dream kitchen? They also have flatware sets, affordable commercial-grade expresso machines and culinary sets.

Yes, they have it all! Did I mention spirits? Not just ANY rum or tequila, but "the best" and "finest" are just a phone call away. Canicas Tequila, single malt scotches and vintage 1948 cognacs, to name a few, are right around the corner from you. (Did I mention, they deliver?)

You're still wondering how they can help you with that aggravating procrastination-thing, aren't you? Maybe you missed the DELIVER-part. They create customized gift baskets for every occasion. The Italian Dinner Basket, for instance, includes a Chianti, fine Latini pasta, vodka pasta sauce, Boscotti and aromatic coffee -- all wrapped in a pasta bowl you'll use FOREVER. Deliver -- get it? You call; they deliver. You remember the occasion...on-time, even! You're a "superstar"! Don't "put-off" the phonecall, though; the solution is Malibu Wine & Cheese.