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Welcome, pimps and 'hos!

Last post by Steve McL « June 6th, 2022, 6:18 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » April 25th, 2009, 8:17 am

Yes, we've got a Wine Pimps forum, thanks to the brilliant insight of our very own Maoderator Melissa 'The Scarf' McCall!

Pimps (retailers), feel...

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Last post by Steve McL
June 6th, 2022, 6:18 am
Android and chrome and website crashing

Last post by ybarselah « August 8th, 2022, 8:12 am
Replies: 3
by Ethan Abraham » August 6th, 2022, 5:10 pm

I'm one of those weirdos on an Android phone. I use chrome generally. In the last 6 months or so a huge number of wine retailer websites have begun...

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Last post by ybarselah
August 8th, 2022, 8:12 am
More Saturday Retail Funnies

Last post by Joe V. « August 7th, 2022, 2:38 pm
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by C. Bowman » May 16th, 2009, 4:46 pm
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When someone comes in on a Saturday afternooon with a portfolio full of papers it's hard not to to think oh crap a sales person, and sure enough....
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Last post by Joe V.
August 7th, 2022, 2:38 pm
Help (or advice) for selling all my wine off/getting rid of it?

Last post by Michael O Brien « August 7th, 2022, 12:40 pm
Replies: 7
by Jennifer L » April 5th, 2022, 5:50 pm

Hi all!

I have 775 cases of ~8 skus of two different vintages that I am trying to sell-off. I am trying to get out of the business (ha) and I don't...

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Last post by Michael O Brien
August 7th, 2022, 12:40 pm
SommSelect bankruptcy?

Last post by Venkat K « August 5th, 2022, 10:25 pm
Replies: 12
by Sean Haggerty » July 19th, 2022, 1:47 pm

Not sure if any of you heard anything on this, i recieved in the mail a notice of appointment today…. Looked online to confirm it.

I really...

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Last post by Venkat K
August 5th, 2022, 10:25 pm
Making tech for the wine industry, what are you looking for?

Last post by Samuel Polgar « August 1st, 2022, 3:37 pm

by Samuel Polgar » August 1st, 2022, 3:37 pm

Hello there Berserkers!

I bought my first box of Bordeaux EP last year, I have a Paypal receipt, but I can't find the email receipt and can't...

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Last post by Samuel Polgar
August 1st, 2022, 3:37 pm
How to staff retail store when wine shop owner isn't present

Last post by Stacy Hamer « July 10th, 2022, 1:42 pm

by Stacy Hamer » July 10th, 2022, 1:42 pm

Question for wine shop owners or employees. My understanding is the unique benefit of buying wine from a local wine shop is the expertise the shop...

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Last post by Stacy Hamer
July 10th, 2022, 1:42 pm
Expat in Argentina looking to enter the wine business as an exporter seeks info

Last post by Michael Martin « July 4th, 2022, 6:25 pm
Replies: 3
by Christopher W B » July 3rd, 2022, 8:51 am

Greetings,

I'm a long time American expat, but new to Argentina. I'd like to somehow get into the wine business through some form of export. I'm a...

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Last post by Michael Martin
July 4th, 2022, 6:25 pm
How do you deal with "Well, Total Wine/Costco has it for..."

Last post by Patrick Kelley « July 2nd, 2022, 10:09 am
Replies: 14
by B. Davies » April 2nd, 2022, 12:27 pm

Perhaps their supplier cost is different from my small store's cost, but it seems like they're willing to make $1 on some of their sales and...

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Last post by Patrick Kelley
July 2nd, 2022, 10:09 am
Anyone using Merchant 23

Last post by Jeff Skinner « June 27th, 2022, 4:54 pm
Replies: 15
by Mark Cochard » January 16th, 2018, 11:07 am

Anyone using or tried Merchant 23 .
I posted this in the Seven Fifty thread but got no responses.

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Last post by Jeff Skinner
June 27th, 2022, 4:54 pm
Lab test for Carbohydrates

Last post by leslie renaud « June 15th, 2022, 9:56 am
Replies: 3
by Robert M yers » June 13th, 2022, 10:09 pm

Thought I would pose this question to this itb who might run analysis. How hard (costly) would it be to run a test for Carbohydrates in a liquor or...

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Last post by leslie renaud
June 15th, 2022, 9:56 am
Selling directly to local wine retailers

Last post by Karen Troisi « May 28th, 2022, 11:07 am
Replies: 5
by S.Swingle » August 23rd, 2021, 2:22 pm

Is it common practice to negotiate on direct sale prices with retailers?
It's my first time dealing with them in this sort of manner and I want to...

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Last post by Karen Troisi
May 28th, 2022, 11:07 am
Laguna Cellar charging $2 fuel charge for 2019 futures?

Last post by Doug Schulman « May 6th, 2022, 9:23 am
Replies: 5
by V e n u Neeru » April 22nd, 2022, 8:35 am

Wondering if anyone encountered $2 fuel/shipping charge per bottle from Laguna Cellars for the 2019 bordeaux futures that have arrived recently. I...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
May 6th, 2022, 9:23 am
Anyone buy futures from Laguna Cellars?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « April 26th, 2022, 4:18 am
Replies: 2
by Charles Fuss » January 31st, 2022, 4:09 pm

Hey folks, bought a small amount of futures but want to buy more. The Google reviews are not great but the owner seems to respond and inventory looks...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
April 26th, 2022, 4:18 am
Best review mags to submit wines to

Last post by A. Tzikas « April 25th, 2022, 11:23 am
Replies: 8
by Tyler Farnsworth » March 9th, 2022, 7:36 am

Hey all, I'm gearing up to submit my wines to a national magazine or two for the first time, as much as I've resisted it in the past. Anyone have any...

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Last post by A. Tzikas
April 25th, 2022, 11:23 am
Trade Tasting Newbie

Last post by Adam Noble « April 19th, 2022, 2:10 pm
Replies: 18
by Erik Muir » March 23rd, 2022, 5:17 pm

I'll be going to my first trade tasting soon. What tips would you give to a person who has never been to a trade tasting?

18 Replies

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Last post by Adam Noble
April 19th, 2022, 2:10 pm
Wine Fraud Prevention Survey

Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f « April 12th, 2022, 6:35 am
Replies: 2
by Ashley K. » July 9th, 2019, 1:06 am

Hi everyone,

I am part of a team of college students with a solution to preventing wine fraud. We attend WashU in St. Louis and are part of a study...

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Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f
April 12th, 2022, 6:35 am
Wine Retailer: Buying wine for your own collection?

Last post by AdrianReyes « April 11th, 2022, 2:41 pm
Replies: 10
by Blair Ridley » July 24th, 2021, 9:08 am

Howdy all -

I never post in this section and rarely read it, so forgive me if this question has been asked before. If one owns a small wine retail...

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Last post by AdrianReyes
April 11th, 2022, 2:41 pm
Good bottle shops in Beaujolais, Burgundy, Jura, and Lyon?

Last post by Dan Kravitz « February 12th, 2022, 1:37 pm
Replies: 8
by Geoff F. » September 3rd, 2021, 3:39 pm

I'll have a car and will hopefully be traveling through Lyon, Beaujolais, Burgundy, and Jura in the near future. Other than visit every bottle shop...

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
February 12th, 2022, 1:37 pm
Large Cellar Valuation

Last post by DavidPC « January 31st, 2022, 9:07 am
Replies: 3
by Brady M » September 27th, 2021, 11:34 am

Hey,

I'm hoping y'all can help me out with some valuation resources. It seems to me that no matter where I look theres a difference in price by a...

3 Replies

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Last post by DavidPC
January 31st, 2022, 9:07 am
A plea: When selling online, please list ABV

Last post by DavidPC « January 31st, 2022, 9:03 am
Replies: 46
by Guillermo M » November 21st, 2021, 10:06 am

I don’t know why this isn’t standard practice, but apart from WineAccess.com, which just started doing it this month (and kudos to them), almost no...

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Last post by DavidPC
January 31st, 2022, 9:03 am
The Wine Rack in DC

Last post by JimJP « January 27th, 2022, 1:39 pm
Replies: 3
by JimJP » January 19th, 2022, 9:07 am

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge by reputation? Seemed like people on this board use Domaine but they’re full…

3 Replies

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Last post by JimJP
January 27th, 2022, 1:39 pm
British Pinot Study Justifies A large price increase on Pinot!

Last post by Wes Barton « January 25th, 2022, 4:49 pm
Replies: 1
by William Gladstone » January 25th, 2022, 1:19 pm

A major British study shows that a few glasses of Pinot might lower your risk of contracting Covid.

We will be increasing prices of all wines made...

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Last post by Wes Barton
January 25th, 2022, 4:49 pm
Chevalier Fine Wines in IL

Last post by Pete Vungoc « January 10th, 2022, 10:49 am
Replies: 2
by Pete Vungoc » January 9th, 2022, 1:52 pm

Hi guys,
Has anyone here purchased recently from Their Google info does not seem up-to-date so I don't know if they're still in business.
Thanks,
Pete

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Last post by Pete Vungoc
January 10th, 2022, 10:49 am
Wine storage facility recommendations in Santa Rosa

Last post by Brian Tuite « December 29th, 2021, 10:12 am
Replies: 3
by Jidhin R. » December 29th, 2021, 5:37 am

I'm looking for a new off-site storage facility in Santa Rosa CA or near works too. I've seen a couple notes about places but not much as to why. Was...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
December 29th, 2021, 10:12 am
Wants a wine that "tastes like skin contact wine"

Last post by Victor Hong « December 24th, 2021, 11:34 am
Replies: 2
by B. Davies » December 22nd, 2021, 3:53 pm

I funnily enough knew what she meant, but there are some of these natural wine fans that want a specific natural wine taste. Part of me thinks it's...

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Last post by Victor Hong
December 24th, 2021, 11:34 am
First Trip To Rhone - Guidance Needed

Last post by Gus Siokis « December 20th, 2021, 1:16 pm
Replies: 8
by bweber » December 14th, 2021, 7:26 am

Hello Fellow Berserkers

I'm taking my wife to France for her 40th birthday next year. We will start in Lyon and end in Provence. The wine-focused...

8 Replies

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Last post by Gus Siokis
December 20th, 2021, 1:16 pm
A Hail Mary - How to clean a large ceramic jug once used to make wine.

Last post by Anton D « November 1st, 2021, 9:58 am
Replies: 7
by J a y H a c k » August 17th, 2021, 8:29 am

I have a large ceramic jug that my grandfather used in the 1920s and 1930s to make kosher wine in Canada when it was difficult to get kosher wine...

7 Replies

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Last post by Anton D
November 1st, 2021, 9:58 am
Need help from a Minneapolis area Berserker

Last post by Jason L. « October 28th, 2021, 8:47 am
Replies: 5
by Jason L. » May 10th, 2021, 11:54 am

Hi there,

Several years ago I purchased three bottles of Barolo from a Minneapolis retailer and they never shipped and stopped responding to my...

5 Replies

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Last post by Jason L.
October 28th, 2021, 8:47 am
Annoyed with Wally's Wine World

Last post by Chris Loyd « October 27th, 2021, 10:17 am
Replies: 13
by Brian Pinci » May 6th, 2021, 2:00 pm

I've only ordered from Wally's twice and both times there was a mistake with my orders. This time, I saw they had the 2016 Brunelli Brunello Reserve...

13 Replies

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Last post by Chris Loyd
October 27th, 2021, 10:17 am
Say "GOODBYE' to coravin capsules

Last post by Frank Di Piazza « October 21st, 2021, 7:30 am
Replies: 41
by John Steach » February 20th, 2018, 7:37 am

It's time to supersize!!!!!

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Last post by Frank Di Piazza
October 21st, 2021, 7:30 am
Wine Storage in Oregon or Washington

Last post by William SC « October 16th, 2021, 1:49 pm
Replies: 6
by I Liu » July 8th, 2021, 12:49 am

Hi there - does anyone have wine storage recommendations for Oregon or Washington? Thank you!

6 Replies

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Last post by William SC
October 16th, 2021, 1:49 pm
Araujo eisele vineyard cab

Last post by J a y H a c k « October 11th, 2021, 8:45 am
Replies: 27
by William Gladstone » September 13th, 2019, 8:37 pm

I am seeking to learn about Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet,
from Berserker members view of the wine, to the mailing list price and any perspective?...

27 Replies

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Last post by J a y H a c k
October 11th, 2021, 8:45 am
How to deal with odd customers...

Last post by Victor Hong « October 3rd, 2021, 10:05 am
Replies: 9
by B. Davies » October 2nd, 2021, 12:16 pm

I shouldn't say odd, but it's the best word to describe what I mean.

There is a customer who doesn't seem to be 100% mentally there, but only talks...

9 Replies

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Last post by Victor Hong
October 3rd, 2021, 10:05 am
How do you memorize facts about wines in your store?

Last post by B. Davies « September 28th, 2021, 9:29 am
Replies: 3
by B. Davies » September 16th, 2021, 4:43 pm

I'll look up tech sheets on wines that my store sells as a reminder. What's the best way you've kept up with the inventory and what do you do when...

3 Replies

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Last post by B. Davies
September 28th, 2021, 9:29 am
valuation of collection for sale

Last post by Larry G0ld3n « September 5th, 2021, 12:30 pm
Replies: 8
by MARTIN KEISCH » July 12th, 2021, 5:26 am

New here. Basically have realized I will never drink all my wines and want to sell about half. Mostly old cabs and Bordeaux going back to early...

8 Replies

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Last post by Larry G0ld3n
September 5th, 2021, 12:30 pm
Seeking Feedback on the new WINE SEARCHER PAGE

Last post by Ross BROWN « September 1st, 2021, 9:40 pm
Replies: 3
by William Gladstone » September 1st, 2021, 7:00 pm

Dear Berserker folks,
I'd like to hear what others think of the new wine searcher page?

We all miss the CLASSIC as they refer to the long time...

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Last post by Ross BROWN
September 1st, 2021, 9:40 pm
Buying Champagne in NYC

Last post by Dan A « August 13th, 2021, 10:16 am
Replies: 11
by Henry Liu » August 3rd, 2020, 7:09 pm

Hello wine friends,

I've been trying to find some stores that carry good Champagne in NYC/Manhattan at somewhat reasonable prices. I do understand...

11 Replies

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Last post by Dan A
August 13th, 2021, 10:16 am
I have become the Wine Nazi!

Last post by Anton D « July 15th, 2021, 11:23 am
Replies: 20
by Larry Kaplan » November 8th, 2019, 9:34 am

So Yesterday I poured what was probably my 5,000th tasting. This was a Charity tasting to help a local group aiding the elderly and poor. We handed...

20 Replies

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Last post by Anton D
July 15th, 2021, 11:23 am
Wine Fridge Recommendations?

Last post by Al_Savage « July 13th, 2021, 4:12 pm
Replies: 35
by Brian Swanson » November 16th, 2010, 11:01 am

Hi Guys,
I live in a 2 bedroom apartment in Manhattan. I have an Avanti wine fridge that is starting to crap out. It holds about 40 bottles (that's...

35 Replies

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Last post by Al_Savage
July 13th, 2021, 4:12 pm
de Negoce Birthdate Email

Last post by Mark Morrissette « July 5th, 2021, 10:54 am
Replies: 1
by spark » June 29th, 2021, 5:55 pm

Today I got an email from John Nash at de Negoce asking my birthdate for reporting purposes. I am curious if anyone else got this and whether it's...

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Last post by Mark Morrissette
July 5th, 2021, 10:54 am
Good wine shop in Vegas?

Last post by Brian Tuite « June 27th, 2021, 12:30 am
Replies: 9
by Brian Tuite » June 24th, 2021, 7:44 pm

Somewhere between the strip and North Vegas. Lots of real estate, there should be a Berserker worthy shop along my path. Good selection of grower...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
June 27th, 2021, 12:30 am
UPS/FedEx

Last post by Paul Miller « June 16th, 2021, 5:10 pm
Replies: 62
by C. Bowman » June 3rd, 2011, 11:52 am
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Love the summertime rates, NOT! You would think with fuel coming down a little they wouldn't go overboard with fuel charges.

Current Fuel Surcharge...
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Last post by Paul Miller
June 16th, 2021, 5:10 pm
Wine shop near San Marcos, CA?

Last post by Brian Tuite « June 10th, 2021, 7:05 am
Replies: 8
by Brian Tuite » June 8th, 2021, 7:30 pm

Preferably one with an online presence. Buying my niece a nice bottle as a gift. She lives in San Marcos.

Any suggestions?

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Last post by Brian Tuite
June 10th, 2021, 7:05 am
Tales from the tasting room

Last post by TyraNoah « June 2nd, 2021, 5:25 am
Replies: 2
by Michael Martin » August 24th, 2020, 6:32 am

I mentioned in another thread that I got what my wife calls a “hobby job” working in a local Grand Valley AVA tasting room. I am retired now and...

2 Replies

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Last post by TyraNoah
June 2nd, 2021, 5:25 am
Minneapolis

Last post by John Glas « May 14th, 2021, 7:17 pm
Replies: 5
by Robert Dentice » November 27th, 2020, 9:19 am

Is it illegal to ship wine from Minneapolis? Trying to buy a 6 pack from a retail store and would like to ship it to NY or NJ. Any work arounds?

5 Replies

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Last post by John Glas
May 14th, 2021, 7:17 pm
Memphis, TN Wine shop

Last post by Robert Dentice « May 10th, 2021, 12:26 pm
Replies: 2
by Robert Dentice » May 10th, 2021, 11:38 am

Anyone know any good wine shops in Memphis, TN?

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Last post by Robert Dentice
May 10th, 2021, 12:26 pm
Wineshops - Davis to SF, CA

Last post by Ed Steinway « May 7th, 2021, 7:37 am
Replies: 11
by Ron L. » September 13th, 2020, 11:31 pm

Hello,

This is a question about buying wine (retail) along the I-80 corridor between Davis, CA and downtown SF, CA. Can anyone recommend good...

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Last post by Ed Steinway
May 7th, 2021, 7:37 am
Nicolas Faure Aloxe-Corton 2019

Last post by Adrian Huntington « May 6th, 2021, 3:11 pm
Replies: 6
by Adrian Huntington » April 18th, 2021, 9:35 pm

Did any Nicholas Faure Aloxe-Corton 2019 come to the US market? I found the Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2019 along with the...

6 Replies

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Last post by Adrian Huntington
May 6th, 2021, 3:11 pm
Minors - an unTapped market?

Last post by Michael O'Brien « April 30th, 2021, 12:54 pm
Replies: 3
by Chris Blum » May 23rd, 2019, 11:33 am

Business consultant Nathan Fielder has a genius idea to increase sales...

3 Replies

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Last post by Michael O'Brien
April 30th, 2021, 12:54 pm
on line sales, card processor says we are high risk

Last post by RaymondStone « April 26th, 2021, 5:35 pm
Replies: 3
by justinmcinerny » October 27th, 2016, 9:19 am

We are a brick and mortar store with a web presence that generates a decent amount of sales. Few of the sales are processed on-line. Instead,...

3 Replies

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Last post by RaymondStone
April 26th, 2021, 5:35 pm
Returning an oxidized bottle?

Last post by Doug Schulman « April 16th, 2021, 9:17 am
Replies: 14
by Jonathan Jetter » March 2nd, 2021, 9:16 pm

Recently ordered 4 bottles of '96 J.B. Becker Riesling from an NYC shop.

Opened the first bottle about 1 week after purchase, and was completely...

14 Replies

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Last post by Doug Schulman
April 16th, 2021, 9:17 am
Should I have handled this differently?

Last post by Brian Tuite « April 11th, 2021, 6:48 am
Replies: 13
by Arjan Stavast » March 7th, 2021, 11:35 am

Bit of a tangent to wine but hopefully wine knifes fit in this category as well. Fellow retailers, I appreciate your views.

Here is the situation:...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
April 11th, 2021, 6:48 am
Wine store recommendations in the SW

Last post by Sean Devaney « April 9th, 2021, 2:28 pm
Replies: 2
by H u n t e r Park » February 21st, 2021, 7:40 pm

I moved to Albuquerque NM last year from NYC and I love everything about my new home base except for the notable lack of good wine stores.

If it's...

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Last post by Sean Devaney
April 9th, 2021, 2:28 pm
Winelytical?

Last post by ybarselah « April 9th, 2021, 11:37 am
Replies: 2
by ChrisW » March 27th, 2021, 8:04 am

Posted this in WineTalk but thought this area might be more appropriate. Anyone have any experience, know of winelytical.com? Website new, stock is...

2 Replies

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Last post by ybarselah
April 9th, 2021, 11:37 am
Millennials and Wine

Last post by Zachary Mancini « April 4th, 2021, 8:56 am
Replies: 63
by FrankPy » April 1st, 2015, 2:27 pm
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What do you think are some of the top ways Millennials find out about new wines? Same ways as Boomers and everybody else?

I'm thinking they learn...
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Last post by Zachary Mancini
April 4th, 2021, 8:56 am
Best Online wine stores , that deliver throughout USA

Last post by Kevin Porter « February 17th, 2021, 5:36 am
Replies: 2
by James StG » February 15th, 2021, 9:47 am

Looking for feedback on your pick(s) on the best online wine merchants.. I have some favorites and some stay aways. But always looking for more good...

2 Replies

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Last post by Kevin Porter
February 17th, 2021, 5:36 am
Vine Vault - Austin, beware

Last post by Robert R « February 13th, 2021, 5:31 pm
Replies: 4
by Mike Lindauer » January 5th, 2021, 6:54 am

I hired Vine Vault to pick up eight cases from two auctions on the East Coast. And all along discussed eight cases with their Austin rep, Malon...

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Last post by Robert R
February 13th, 2021, 5:31 pm
Condition and origin of older bottles at wine shops

Last post by JViolini « February 11th, 2021, 9:57 pm
Replies: 3
by MikeY » January 30th, 2021, 9:32 pm

Hi all, I’m fairly new to this hobby and advanced enough in years that I don’t think it’d be too wise to try to buy newly released wines for aging....

3 Replies

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Last post by JViolini
February 11th, 2021, 9:57 pm
SCOTUS sets the wine consumer back a bit

Last post by mattcitrang « January 30th, 2021, 1:16 pm
Replies: 2
by THOMAS VANTINE » January 12th, 2021, 8:14 am

This is not a good precedent but hopefully future actions will change this;

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Last post by mattcitrang
January 30th, 2021, 1:16 pm
10% SommPicks.com for Berserkers members

Last post by Christine Courtney « January 29th, 2021, 5:50 am
Replies: 17
by mbzima » November 15th, 2012, 6:16 pm

Hi Everyone,

We just launched SommPicks Beta, a sommelier curated online wine store, and we would love you hear what you think about it....

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Last post by Christine Courtney
January 29th, 2021, 5:50 am
Wine pimps in history!

Last post by Sean Devaney « January 19th, 2021, 12:10 pm
Replies: 23
by Glenn L e v i n e » January 18th, 2015, 9:11 am

I struggled where to place this gem within WB and this seems best. No traction on my FB page, which seems more a commentary on my 400+ friends there...

23 Replies

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Last post by Sean Devaney
January 19th, 2021, 12:10 pm
Extinct French grapes

Last post by Drew Goin « March 22nd, 2022, 4:23 pm
Replies: 31
by Jonathan Hirschbein » February 26th, 2016, 11:12 am

I'm working on a project about extinct grapes and extremely rare wines.

Can anyone tell me of any extinct French grapes (preferably but not limited...

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Last post by Drew Goin
March 22nd, 2022, 4:23 pm
Anyone using iZettle?

Last post by Russell Faulkner « December 28th, 2020, 2:49 am

by Russell Faulkner » December 28th, 2020, 2:49 am

Considering using iZettle for a small retail venture here in France.

Is anyone using it? (or SumUp?)

(I am happy it covers all the French...

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
December 28th, 2020, 2:49 am
Arnoux-Lachaux 2017 RSV

Last post by Adrian Huntington « November 17th, 2020, 9:29 pm
Replies: 13
by Adrian Huntington » October 3rd, 2019, 7:07 pm

Any thoughts on the Arnoux-Lachaux Romanee Saint Vivant 2017. I have been offered one bottle at $1275.00 I wanted to buy the Aux Reignots but it it...

13 Replies

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Last post by Adrian Huntington
November 17th, 2020, 9:29 pm
Canadian Distributors/Wholesalers - Grassl Glasses

Last post by David Lobe « October 16th, 2020, 10:52 am
Replies: 3
by Chris Freemott » January 5th, 2020, 8:27 am

I'm looking to expand our distribution to Canada and wanted to begin with those on the WB platform.

The Grassl glass is now in 14 countries and look...

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Last post by David Lobe
October 16th, 2020, 10:52 am
Opus One order scam

Last post by Ross Jones « October 1st, 2020, 6:23 am
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by roger_richards » December 13th, 2016, 9:32 am

I've been getting quite a few online orders this month for 2 bottles of Opus One where the billing and delivery addresses are in different states. In...

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Last post by Ross Jones
October 1st, 2020, 6:23 am
Need a cheap built in wine fridge for kitchen island

Last post by J3ff S@g@n « September 25th, 2020, 8:29 am
Replies: 10
by J3ff S@g@n » September 23rd, 2020, 8:13 am

I need a cheapy (hold 30 bottles or less) for a vacation property. It won't be used / full all that often.

Any recs?

Thx

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Last post by J3ff S@g@n
September 25th, 2020, 8:29 am
POS System

Last post by Russell Faulkner « September 22nd, 2020, 8:14 am
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by John Davis » February 29th, 2016, 8:24 am

Any ideas for the best system for a package store. My experience is limited to grocery store applications (ScanMaster/S4). Looking to upgrade a...

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
September 22nd, 2020, 8:14 am
Styro shippers vs Cardboard

Last post by M!ke S. « August 2nd, 2020, 6:05 pm
Replies: 22
by Mark.Ricca » October 26th, 2019, 12:11 pm

I am looking for feedback on the use of styrofoam shippers vs. cardboard.

Criteria being cost and protection of product being shipped, what is your...

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Last post by M!ke S.
August 2nd, 2020, 6:05 pm
Some Good Wine is a Wonderful Retailer

Last post by Victor Hong « May 7th, 2020, 8:30 pm
Replies: 1
by Josh Grossman » May 1st, 2020, 10:17 am

I ordered four bottles of a top Chinon. Fedex said they were delivered--but no luck on my end. I was by the door all day, so I'm sure it wasn't...

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Last post by Victor Hong
May 7th, 2020, 8:30 pm
Thoughts on UndergroundCellar.com?

Last post by Peter Shurman « April 27th, 2020, 7:44 am
Replies: 3
by Justin F » April 26th, 2020, 8:09 pm

Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or wanted to share their experiences with Underground Cellar ?

I placed a few orders back in 2015. I...

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Last post by Peter Shurman
April 27th, 2020, 7:44 am
Best wine shipping website

Last post by HoosJustinG « April 18th, 2020, 2:04 pm
Replies: 9
by Nick F. » January 6th, 2019, 5:35 pm

Take a large group trip to Florida everyear. Unfortunately the panhandle does Not have the greatest wine stores. We usually ship 4-5 cases.

Looking...

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Last post by HoosJustinG
April 18th, 2020, 2:04 pm
Best Fine wine web offers

Last post by Chuck Miller « February 4th, 2020, 9:19 pm
Replies: 7
by William Gladstone » September 13th, 2019, 8:40 pm

Over time some people have introduced me to some web sites that are quite active with attractive offers of fine wines
and some of these sites are...

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Last post by Chuck Miller
February 4th, 2020, 9:19 pm
Box Wines

Last post by Magnus Solhjell « January 3rd, 2020, 1:39 pm
Replies: 11
by KirkClendinning » August 13th, 2019, 1:37 pm

I lived in Sweden for 20 years. There the government runs the alcohol business and 'systembolaget' is about the only place to purchase wine. One of...

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Last post by Magnus Solhjell
January 3rd, 2020, 1:39 pm
To Tariff or Not to Tariff

Last post by alan weinberg « November 24th, 2019, 8:48 pm
Replies: 7
by William Gladstone » November 2nd, 2019, 6:48 pm

Dear Members,
I've found the opinions, POV, information of the diverse community of Berserkers has been often times extremely helpful.

So I was very...

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Last post by alan weinberg
November 24th, 2019, 8:48 pm
Luxurywine (Spanish retailer, www.luxurywine.es): caveat emptor

Last post by Victor Hong « November 19th, 2019, 12:57 pm
Replies: 6
by rhaas » November 13th, 2019, 4:01 am

I purchased a bottle of 1989 La Tache from this retailer. The listing made no mention of any bottle issues. I asked about the condition and was told...

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Last post by Victor Hong
November 19th, 2019, 12:57 pm
Bottle size called "General"?

Last post by NED VALOIS « October 27th, 2019, 8:58 am
Replies: 8
by PeterJ » April 24th, 2011, 10:35 am

I got into a conversation yesterday with a seemingly knowledgable gentleman who insisted that he had been given a couple of very large empty bottles...

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Last post by NED VALOIS
October 27th, 2019, 8:58 am
Pinot in the City Boston: Willamette Valley is coming for you Boston Berserkers

Last post by robincooper « October 15th, 2019, 5:00 am
Replies: 1
by KathrynHermann » April 30th, 2019, 12:15 pm

Hi Boston Berserkers,

60 Willamette Valley wineries are coming for you this week!

There are still a few tickets left for the public.

MAY 2, 2019...

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Last post by robincooper
October 15th, 2019, 5:00 am
Release date of FLIGHT? anyone know? -Never Mind

Last post by William Gladstone « August 14th, 2019, 12:02 pm

by William Gladstone » August 14th, 2019, 12:02 pm

Hi,
My memory is that the winery releases FLIGHT 6 months after the release of the First wine,
Which I believe is in March - May, so that would make...

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Last post by William Gladstone
August 14th, 2019, 12:02 pm
Make fun of box wines

Last post by KirkClendinning « August 13th, 2019, 8:43 pm

by KirkClendinning » August 13th, 2019, 8:43 pm

Here is a thread for those who think that, Has anyone else had a pleasant experience with wine in a box? means make fun of box wines. Have at it!

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Last post by KirkClendinning
August 13th, 2019, 8:43 pm
Recommended retail store in or around Seattle, WA

Last post by David Wright « July 19th, 2019, 3:54 pm
Replies: 11
by Chris P0niatow$ki » March 16th, 2018, 11:58 am

I will be making a trip to Seattle next week and am interested in visiting some cool wine shops. It would be awesome to visit a place that has some...

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Last post by David Wright
July 19th, 2019, 3:54 pm
Baltimore Wine Retail

Last post by BenW « July 12th, 2019, 12:37 pm
Replies: 5
by T Hansen » May 9th, 2019, 10:05 am

Need to find a good, geeky wine shop in Baltimore. I'll be visiting and need to pick up a few things. Bojo, German Riesling, Barolo. Not interested...

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Last post by BenW
July 12th, 2019, 12:37 pm
Is CT free?

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « July 10th, 2019, 7:32 pm
Replies: 6
by Gray G » July 10th, 2019, 7:06 pm

Popular thought that CT is free, yet everyone happily pays

Poll the audience here, thanks

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
July 10th, 2019, 7:32 pm
Shocking finds at a Miami Costco today

Last post by nbleecher « June 10th, 2019, 3:16 pm
Replies: 12
by Mark R » April 12th, 2019, 1:43 pm

I was grabbing some everyday stuff, but shocked to find bottles of Kosta Browne RRV for $80 at the North Miami location today. Also 2016 97pt...

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Last post by nbleecher
June 10th, 2019, 3:16 pm
Wine stains on carpet

Last post by Victor Hong « April 24th, 2019, 7:02 am
Replies: 9
by Kathie Smith » April 23rd, 2019, 2:26 am

Hello! Need help.
We smashed a bottle of wine and everything poured out on my dear grandmother's expensive carpet. Stains dried out and we forgot...

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Last post by Victor Hong
April 24th, 2019, 7:02 am
Selling through Vivino - how's it working for you?

Last post by Joseph Zamrin « March 19th, 2019, 5:12 pm
Replies: 3
by Joseph Zamrin » March 8th, 2019, 8:24 pm

I have some concerns about Vivino and would like to know how other retailers feel.

First, some back history. While winding down an IT career, I...

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Last post by Joseph Zamrin
March 19th, 2019, 5:12 pm
DC Help?

Last post by justinmcinerny « March 8th, 2019, 6:19 am
Replies: 8
by larry schaffer » February 20th, 2019, 8:17 am

Heading out there next month for a Rhone Ranger event and hoping to maximize my potential exposure in the area. Retailers I should definitely hit?...

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Last post by justinmcinerny
March 8th, 2019, 6:19 am
Recent Grad curious about how folks who don't have an wine related major end up in the wine industry

Last post by M. Jorgensen « February 5th, 2019, 11:46 pm
Replies: 21
by linda.qiu » March 16th, 2015, 5:18 pm

Hello everyone,

I am curious to hear from folks who don't have a wine-industry related major in college end up in the wine industry.

The reason...

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Last post by M. Jorgensen
February 5th, 2019, 11:46 pm
Archived

Last post by Eric Ifune « January 24th, 2019, 8:37 am
Replies: 5
by HZ Tarar » November 29th, 2018, 3:06 pm

Archived content

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Last post by Eric Ifune
January 24th, 2019, 8:37 am
all you need is love and wine

Last post by Chr!s G|@rn3r « January 19th, 2019, 8:35 am

by Chr!s G|@rn3r » January 19th, 2019, 8:35 am

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Last post by Chr!s G|@rn3r
January 19th, 2019, 8:35 am
When You Come Up First on Google

Last post by PeterJ « December 26th, 2018, 12:10 pm
Replies: 2
by Randy Bowman » December 17th, 2018, 8:23 pm

There is rarely a day that goes by that we don't receive a call from somebody trying to contact a winery. Essentially, they search the wineries name,...

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Last post by PeterJ
December 26th, 2018, 12:10 pm
Another Vinfolio Issue Thread

Last post by Rajesh P a r i k h « December 12th, 2018, 2:20 pm
Replies: 1
by Rajesh P a r i k h » December 12th, 2018, 9:35 am

Hi, I was looking for advice on how to best proceed with a recent purchase from Vinfolio.

I saw there 1 cent shipping promo and placed an order on...

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Last post by Rajesh P a r i k h
December 12th, 2018, 2:20 pm
Your Wine Cellars

Last post by TimB « December 8th, 2018, 7:10 am
Replies: 3
by TimB » December 6th, 2018, 9:52 am

Has anyone used this retailer based out of Ft. Lauderdale that appears to be online only? They are the only retailer that lists a particular bottle...

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Last post by TimB
December 8th, 2018, 7:10 am
Total wines Illinois

Last post by Thomas Keim « December 3rd, 2018, 3:38 pm
Replies: 9
by Patrick D » May 15th, 2018, 8:44 am

I can't seem to find any information on something I was told maybe you can all help.
Is it true that Total has backed out of Illinois after being...

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Last post by Thomas Keim
December 3rd, 2018, 3:38 pm
John Fox - emails and address

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « November 28th, 2018, 1:45 pm
Replies: 9
by William Gladstone » November 13th, 2016, 11:04 am

A good Sunday morning to all,

I found in my in-box of my business email account the following email this morning.

From: John Fox
Sent: Saturday,...

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
November 28th, 2018, 1:45 pm
What's my recourse for wine shipped in the heat?

Last post by YLee « October 5th, 2018, 4:05 pm
Replies: 13
by Sh@n A » September 4th, 2018, 7:53 pm

I placed orders from a well known retailer on this forum. The original order had specifications to hold till Oct/Nov (re-communicated multiple times,...

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Last post by YLee
October 5th, 2018, 4:05 pm
Business and Employee Discount Programs

Last post by Doug Schulman « October 5th, 2018, 3:41 pm
Replies: 8
by Jacques Lewis2 » April 17th, 2018, 6:02 pm

I have recently started working full-time at a wine store. We are located in the financial district of a major city. We are hoping to increase our...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
October 5th, 2018, 3:41 pm
The California Wine Club

Last post by Jessyca Frederick « September 20th, 2018, 11:49 am
Replies: 1
by Stephen Pepe » August 21st, 2018, 3:23 pm

Hi. The California Wine Club was founded in 1990 and its President is Gerri Becker. Has anybody dealt with these folks? Thank you. Steve.

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Last post by Jessyca Frederick
September 20th, 2018, 11:49 am
Label question for those ITB: finding a label maker.

Last post by C. Bowman « September 17th, 2018, 7:45 pm
Replies: 1
by Anton D » September 17th, 2018, 5:35 pm

I have a friend who made wine for his daughter's upcoming wedding. (Next spring.)

Is there a place an amateur could go to order/design a hundred or...

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September 17th, 2018, 7:45 pm

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