Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Do Corkage Fees Eliminate Savings?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jeff

As you have no doubt noticed, bars and restaurants mark-up the price of alcohol (GASP!).  Many restaurants will also allow you to bring your own wine, if you pay a corkage fee.  In some ways, this acts as a deterrent … Continue reading →

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Winners Announced at America’s Oldest Wine Competition

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Jeff

The 2011 California State Fair is going strong in our State’s capitol, and they have already announced the winners of the annual wine competition.  As a side note, the California State fair is the oldest wine competition in the United States, starting in … Continue reading →

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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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