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Welcome, pimps and 'hos!

Last post by Frank_Hayden « March 4th, 2019, 1:33 pm
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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 Frank_Hayden
March 4th, 2019, 1:33 pm
Wineshops - Davis to SF, CA

Last post by Samuel Dearden « February 25th, 2021, 7:47 am
Replies: 7
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 Samuel Dearden
February 25th, 2021, 7:47 am
Wine store recommendations in the SW

Last post by H u n t e r Park « February 21st, 2021, 7:40 pm

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 H u n t e r Park
February 21st, 2021, 7:40 pm
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...

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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....

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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
UPS/FedEx

Last post by Scott Sisemore « January 30th, 2021, 10:29 am
Replies: 32
by C. Bowman » June 3rd, 2011, 11:52 am

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 Scott Sisemore
January 30th, 2021, 10:29 am
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
Millennials and Wine

Last post by Rick Davis « January 27th, 2021, 6:51 pm
Replies: 62
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 Rick Davis
January 27th, 2021, 6:51 pm
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...

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

Last post by Victor Hong « December 31st, 2020, 9:15 am
Replies: 23
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 Victor Hong
December 31st, 2020, 9:15 am
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
I have become the Wine Nazi!

Last post by Kirk.Grant « December 14th, 2020, 1:58 pm
Replies: 14
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...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
December 14th, 2020, 1:58 pm
Say "GOODBYE' to coravin capsules

Last post by Kurt_L « November 29th, 2020, 8:21 am
Replies: 38
by John Steach » February 20th, 2018, 7:37 am

It's time to supersize!!!!!

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Last post by Kurt_L
November 29th, 2020, 8:21 am
Minneapolis

Last post by Robert Dentice « November 27th, 2020, 1:05 pm
Replies: 4
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?

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Last post by Robert Dentice
November 27th, 2020, 1:05 pm
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
Replies: 15
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
Replies: 8
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...

8 Replies

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
September 22nd, 2020, 8:14 am
Tales from the tasting room

Last post by Kevin Porter « August 24th, 2020, 7:15 am
Replies: 1
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...

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Last post by Kevin Porter
August 24th, 2020, 7:15 am
Buying Champagne in NYC

Last post by DanielP « August 11th, 2020, 4:07 pm
Replies: 9
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...

9 Replies

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Last post by DanielP
August 11th, 2020, 4:07 pm
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...

22 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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
Wine Fridge Recommendations?

Last post by M i k e T. « December 5th, 2019, 5:19 am
Replies: 32
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...

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Last post by M i k e T.
December 5th, 2019, 5:19 am
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...

6 Replies

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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...

8 Replies

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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
Araujo eisele vineyard cab

Last post by William Gladstone « September 20th, 2019, 5:26 pm
Replies: 24
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?...

24 Replies

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Last post by William Gladstone
September 20th, 2019, 5:26 pm
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...

11 Replies

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Last post by David Wright
July 19th, 2019, 3:54 pm
on line sales, card processor says we are high risk

Last post by Dave Bream « July 19th, 2019, 3:33 pm
Replies: 2
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,...

2 Replies

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Last post by Dave Bream
July 19th, 2019, 3:33 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...

5 Replies

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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
Wine Fraud Prevention Survey

Last post by Ashley K. « July 9th, 2019, 1:06 am

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 Ashley K.
July 9th, 2019, 1:06 am
Minors - an unTapped market?

Last post by Ethan H « June 25th, 2019, 2:22 pm
Replies: 1
by Chris Blum » May 23rd, 2019, 11:33 am

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

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Last post by Ethan H
June 25th, 2019, 2:22 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...

12 Replies

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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...

9 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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Last post by Joseph Zamrin
March 19th, 2019, 5:12 pm
More Saturday Retail Funnies

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « March 17th, 2019, 11:57 am
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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 Brian G r a f s t r o m
March 17th, 2019, 11:57 am
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?...

8 Replies

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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...

21 Replies

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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
Anyone using Merchant 23

Last post by Andrew Morris « January 16th, 2019, 2:59 pm
Replies: 11
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 Andrew Morris
January 16th, 2019, 2:59 pm
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...

8 Replies

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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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Last post by C. Bowman
September 17th, 2018, 7:45 pm
Drop Stop custom orders?

Last post by C. Bowman « September 14th, 2018, 12:20 pm
Replies: 3
by ColinH » September 13th, 2018, 6:22 am

Has anyone had good experience with custom Drop Stop orders? I seem to get redirected to their Danish group (when going to Drop Stop US) where the...

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Last post by C. Bowman
September 14th, 2018, 12:20 pm
Anyone know who's distributing Penfolds now?

Last post by Hank Victor « August 29th, 2018, 12:11 pm
Replies: 8
by C. Bowman » April 7th, 2018, 7:00 pm

I don't know if it's only Penfolds or all of Treasury Wine Estates portfolio that is no longer with Southern but as of last week at least Penfold's...

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Last post by Hank Victor
August 29th, 2018, 12:11 pm
Auction question

Last post by Ian Dorin « August 21st, 2018, 9:14 am
Replies: 8
by BuzzH » October 11th, 2017, 12:44 pm

Recently won a lot of six 2012 Faiveley Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain 1.5 L.

Credit card has been charged.

Received shipment today of...

8 Replies

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Last post by Ian Dorin
August 21st, 2018, 9:14 am
2 Questions in 1: Aged Bordeaux / Advice for Retailer

Last post by Sh@n A « August 2nd, 2018, 1:30 pm
Replies: 14
by Sh@n A » July 9th, 2018, 4:20 pm

Keen to hear folk's advice for addressing a retailer situation I am in. The two questions at hand are (i) am I possibly at fault on the 1986...

14 Replies

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Last post by Sh@n A
August 2nd, 2018, 1:30 pm
2016 Bordeaux futures pricing

Last post by Craig G « July 15th, 2018, 2:47 pm
Replies: 1
by Sh@n A » July 15th, 2018, 6:25 am

Keen for forum member thoughts.

I requested large format pricing for Sauternes for 3 estates and they inquired directly with the Chateau and came...

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Last post by Craig G
July 15th, 2018, 2:47 pm
Pros/Cons of becoming a distributor

Last post by Doug Schulman « July 7th, 2018, 7:25 am
Replies: 20
by Scott Butler » April 26th, 2018, 11:42 am

Hello all,

Does anyone have experience with becoming a small boutique distributor? I've been looking into it - South Carolina license is not too...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
July 7th, 2018, 7:25 am
shopify wine stores online

Last post by Marc_Hanes « June 19th, 2018, 10:46 am
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by Patrick D » January 18th, 2018, 1:10 pm

Is anyone using shopify as their platform for an online store?I have a few questions about using them that maybe you could help me with.
Is there...

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June 19th, 2018, 10:46 am
Looking for a new everyday Pinot

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by C. Bowman » February 8th, 2016, 7:49 pm
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We have customers that purchase wines a couple 2-3 times a week and don't want to spend a lot but enjoy everyday drinkers that aren't grocery store...
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Last post by PeterJ
June 15th, 2018, 3:59 pm
Wine info sheet FAIL

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by Ken Zinns » April 12th, 2018, 12:47 pm

I went to a tasting event this past weekend and since I was writing wine notes in my notebook, people at several producers' tables offered me...

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Last post by Ken V
May 10th, 2018, 10:50 am
Why do wine bars fail?

Last post by Victor Hong « April 16th, 2018, 11:56 am
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by Mark B » February 28th, 2016, 9:18 am
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It's naive to think most restaurants and bars don't go belly up at some point. I've developed a mild curiosity in the wine bar business but am...
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Last post by Victor Hong
April 16th, 2018, 11:56 am
Anyone accept/purchase a 'Pointy' device?

Last post by Randy Bowman « March 14th, 2018, 8:06 pm
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by Collin Dahl » March 14th, 2018, 4:25 pm

Apparently a startup company, Pointy, is targeting independent wine shops and liquor stores as one of their desired markets. I hadn't heard of them...

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Last post by Randy Bowman
March 14th, 2018, 8:06 pm
Has anyone used sevenfifty

Last post by William Gladstone « February 12th, 2018, 9:45 am
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by justinmcinerny » June 24th, 2014, 7:34 pm

I just got an e-mail from which claims to be connecting the beverage alcohol industry
with a simple and powerful platform that helps vendors and...

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Last post by William Gladstone
February 12th, 2018, 9:45 am
Wine Import Shipping Quotes

Last post by Andrea V. « January 20th, 2018, 7:48 pm
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by Adam Cady » November 7th, 2017, 2:57 pm

I am in the process of assembling my business plan for a small wine import/distribution business. I have been in contact with several small producers...

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Last post by Andrea V.
January 20th, 2018, 7:48 pm
Grape variety detail disappearing from blend labels

Last post by Bill S. « October 20th, 2017, 6:13 pm
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by PeterJ » January 2nd, 2017, 9:24 am

I've been noticing that more and more bottle labels, especially with reds blends, give no detail as to the grape varieties used. As someone whose...

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Last post by Bill S.
October 20th, 2017, 6:13 pm
Dom Pérignon consumed in France?

Last post by Blake Brown « October 3rd, 2017, 3:43 am
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by barryf » September 15th, 2015, 9:01 pm

A colleague of mine believes that a huge percentage of Dom Perignon is exported. In other words, he believes that a small percentage of Dom Perignon...

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Last post by Blake Brown
October 3rd, 2017, 3:43 am
Tennants Auctioneers Fine Wine Auction

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by markalittler » October 3rd, 2017, 2:01 am

Hi Everyone,

I just received an email about my account (which has been inactive for quite a while now) which spurred me back to life!

Just to let...

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Last post by markalittler
October 3rd, 2017, 2:01 am
Who is most likely to donate wine?

Last post by Will Lewis « September 4th, 2017, 2:02 pm
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by OrionA » March 10th, 2017, 12:18 pm

I have a friend who is organizing a fundraising event for a 501c3 nonprofit theatre company in San Francisco. She’d like to provide VIP ticketholders...

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Last post by Will Lewis
September 4th, 2017, 2:02 pm
Retail Leases and The Greedy Economy

Last post by Jason T « August 31st, 2017, 2:47 am
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by Randy Bowman » August 24th, 2017, 8:30 pm

We had a 10 year lease with two 5 year options. When we leased our current location, it was an empty warehouse that required a complete and costly...

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Last post by Jason T
August 31st, 2017, 2:47 am
Uninvited sales people

Last post by Larry Kaplan « August 25th, 2017, 9:15 am

by Larry Kaplan » August 25th, 2017, 9:15 am

Door to Door credit card processing or utility sales people are the equivalent to a Jehovah's Witness at 7am on a Sunday morning! (Ok Rant Over) Do...

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Last post by Larry Kaplan
August 25th, 2017, 9:15 am
social media outsourcing

Last post by Michael O'Brien « August 17th, 2017, 10:34 am
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by justinmcinerny » April 23rd, 2017, 8:40 am

Does anyone have experience with social media outsourcing companies? Main Street Hub and Social High Rise seem to be two of the bigger ones. I just...

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Last post by Michael O'Brien
August 17th, 2017, 10:34 am
Stupid Retail Displays

Last post by Doug Schulman « August 12th, 2017, 9:57 am
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by Michael Martin » July 9th, 2017, 5:08 pm

I was at a large, well known Denver area wine store today that I have not frequented yet. When I walked in I was surprised to see all the wine was...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
August 12th, 2017, 9:57 am
What states permit retail license holders to buy and resell private wine collections?

Last post by ybarselah « August 5th, 2017, 9:23 am
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by Karl K » August 1st, 2017, 7:55 pm

Hi,

I want to start my own retail wine store and am trying to find out which states permit retail license holders to buy and resell private...

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Last post by ybarselah
August 5th, 2017, 9:23 am
mPower Beverage Software

Last post by Richard Leland « July 28th, 2017, 1:29 pm

by Richard Leland » July 28th, 2017, 1:29 pm

We're in the market for a new POS system and it's been suggested that we consider mPower Beverage Software. Does anyone here have any experience with...

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Last post by Richard Leland
July 28th, 2017, 1:29 pm
Barbera d'Alba Cab blend?

Last post by jcoley3 « April 21st, 2017, 9:48 pm
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by justinmcinerny » March 9th, 2017, 4:38 am

At the risk of asking a really stupid question to those who know Italian wine but is there such a thing as a Barbera d'Alba Cabernet Sauvignon blend?...

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Last post by jcoley3
April 21st, 2017, 9:48 pm
How to build an Internet sales business

Last post by Karl K « March 8th, 2017, 5:22 pm
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by Karl K » December 15th, 2016, 5:09 pm

What do you do to help boost Internet sales?

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Last post by Karl K
March 8th, 2017, 5:22 pm
Looking for some T-shirts or bright aprons!

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by bob parsons alberta » January 27th, 2017, 9:03 pm

Every year, in April, I organise bus trips (8 on a Saturday) for inner city youth, recent immigrants/refugees, and low income families to study and...

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Last post by bob parsons alberta
January 27th, 2017, 9:03 pm
Beer question for ITBers: Inter-state transport by a bar owner???

Last post by PeterJ « January 25th, 2017, 1:58 pm
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by PeterJ » January 23rd, 2017, 5:21 pm

I think I already know the answer to this, but am having trouble finding the specific code detail to help a friend.

If a restaurant or bar,...

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Last post by PeterJ
January 25th, 2017, 1:58 pm
Looking to buy a wine store - what is the best way to come up with valuation

Last post by Karl K « January 22nd, 2017, 8:26 am
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by Karl K » November 20th, 2016, 7:38 pm

I am looking to buy a wine store. It's not on the market. The current owner says I have some numbers in mind, problem is the profitability isn't high...

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Last post by Karl K
January 22nd, 2017, 8:26 am
May buy a wine store. Insurance? Accounting/Sales Software? LLC?

Last post by M A T T H A R T L E Y « January 5th, 2017, 11:30 am
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by ekovitch » November 23rd, 2016, 5:12 am

Hi folks, I have an opportunity to purchase an existing small wine shop, annual revenue about $350,000. (Thread on evaluation was helpful, thanks to...

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Last post by M A T T H A R T L E Y
January 5th, 2017, 11:30 am
Seeking points of view - DOMAINE WINE MARKET - D.C.

Last post by Karl K « November 15th, 2016, 6:18 pm
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by William Gladstone » August 16th, 2016, 11:05 pm

I noticed as I was pricing a cellar that we purchased that so many of the wines, a company named 'DOMAINE WINE MARKET' IN D.C. are offering most of...

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Last post by Karl K
November 15th, 2016, 6:18 pm
Surveillance systems.

Last post by Frank Drew « November 12th, 2016, 2:56 pm
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by andyrose » November 2nd, 2015, 9:13 am

This has been really bugging me, so I thought I would post here for advice.
The owner of the store that I have worked at for 3.5 years recently put...

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Last post by Frank Drew
November 12th, 2016, 2:56 pm
FedEx investigating unlicensed shipments to NY State?

Last post by Emily Richer « October 26th, 2016, 6:37 pm
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by Emily Richer » October 26th, 2016, 4:58 pm

I just received a letter from FedEx, stating that at least once between 1/1/13 and 7/28/16 my winery appears to have shipped a packaged marked as...

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Last post by Emily Richer
October 26th, 2016, 6:37 pm
Wine Storage in Houston

Last post by JW Boyden « October 23rd, 2016, 1:15 pm
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by Bryce K » July 27th, 2016, 8:29 pm

This question seems very geographically specific, so apologies, but I was hoping to get any insight into where people in central Houston store their...

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Last post by JW Boyden
October 23rd, 2016, 1:15 pm
Google translate fail

Last post by justinmcinerny « October 5th, 2016, 6:13 pm

by justinmcinerny » October 5th, 2016, 6:13 pm

This might belong in the funnies section, I will let the mod(s) decide. The following is word for word from the English version of a producer's...

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Last post by justinmcinerny
October 5th, 2016, 6:13 pm
Invenio Marketing & Microsoft??

Last post by PeterJ « September 30th, 2016, 6:32 pm
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by William Segui » September 30th, 2016, 12:04 pm

Anyone else get anything like this recently? A pretty good fake IMHO

Hello,
You are part of a select group of quality wineries Microsoft is...

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Last post by PeterJ
September 30th, 2016, 6:32 pm
Retail Wine Question - (mostly New York)

Last post by Ethan Abraham « September 21st, 2016, 8:49 am
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by Robert Dentice » August 31st, 2016, 2:06 pm

Why are all retail wine stores in ground floor spaces? Is this simply because they want the foot traffic or is it also a legal requirement. For...

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Last post by Ethan Abraham
September 21st, 2016, 8:49 am
Some questions to all Nebbiolo's (and Langhe) lovers and friends

Last post by LucaPE « September 1st, 2016, 2:33 am
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by LucaPE » August 26th, 2016, 5:00 am

Hello Everyone!
I’m a 25 y.o. guy from Alba the capital of Langhe, I grew up into the vineyards, my family is making wine since 8 generations and I...

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Last post by LucaPE
September 1st, 2016, 2:33 am
How happy are you with your web sales tools?

Last post by Thomas Keim « August 10th, 2016, 5:18 pm
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by Rajiv Ayyangar » July 5th, 2016, 4:45 pm

Given the growth in modern eCommerce tools by companies like Shopify, Magento, et al., I'm curious how people here feel about their websites.

If you...

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Last post by Thomas Keim
August 10th, 2016, 5:18 pm
Question about importers and distributors

Last post by Jon Higginbotham « April 20th, 2016, 5:06 pm
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by Shoshi Cooper » April 20th, 2016, 1:38 pm

I work for a small family wine import company (it's my mom, uncle, aunt, and me), importing French wines into California and then reselling them...

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April 20th, 2016, 5:06 pm

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