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A Case Study on Wine Pricing

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Jeff

It should not be a surprise to hear that identical bottles of wine can have dramatically different prices depending on where you buy. My general experience is that wineries and liquor stores charge the highest prices while bulk retailers, like … Continue reading →

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Age Discrimination: What’s with Old Vine Zinfandel?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dustin

The term “old vine” has a fairly obvious meaning, but what is the actual difference in the taste of a bottle of plain-old zinfandel and one that boasts the old vine label? In sum, zin vines are as sturdy as … Continue reading →

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Wine Review: Bodegas Piedemonte Reserva

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Dustin

As an oenophile and student of the Roman Empire, I am typically drawn to wine regions known to  the moderns and ancients alike. The Pyrenees Mountains, which serve as the northern border of the Iberian Peninsula, are home to many … Continue reading →

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