The entire chain has taken a hit, from winery through distribution and retailer. I wish I had a pile of mad money to buy wines being offered at half price or less, but at the same time, I can’t sell that same wine I already have in stock because it is available for less than I paid wholesale. This may result in price correction down the road, but if you have the money, now is the time to buy. May not yield like a stock, but enjoying a wine at half price makes the meal taste better and somebody in the chain survives.
At first I was a little incredulous, but then I remembered what site I was on. I need some help from other Berserkers, particularly the NYC crew, with a nip of derogatory slang…
Bill, you’re a schmuck!
Is that a correct and appropriate response here? Normally, I’d call him a bell end, but I wanted to sure no translation was necessary.
There are more deals out there than in the linked list. Keenan 20%. Seavey I think had free shipping. Howell Mountain vintners and growers association has a list of specials. And more…
I used to work at a wine shop whose owners have owned a women’s clothing boutique for 40 years. Obviously their spring merchandise has come in and they have to be closed. This morning I got an email (I was never on their mailing list and haven’t spoken to them in over 3 years) announcing a Facebook Live showing of their new merchandise with shipping, delivery and pickup services set up.
The shop I work at now is doing shipping and pickup of discounted wine inventory and bottled food products, taking reservations for pickup.
A local barbecue place, one that has had a food truck but is in the process of switching to a brick and mortar location, just Instagrammed a by-the-pound ordering ability with pickup and delivery available
Minneapolis Wine Shops have done nothing interesting. The only thing they email me everyday is that they are still open. You think a 30% off sale would be in order. They must be doing well so no sales right now.
To me, that clearly implied that Bill G is not able to take advantage of any of the offers and as he said is drinking from his cellar. My wife has had her hours cut by 80% so, out of caution, we will be cutting back on wine purchases until things get back near normal.