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djheater Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 5:43 AM EST
Joined: 12-29-2003
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I've been feeding an interest in wine and cigars for a few years via "GASP" retail, as my hobbies expand, (to suit my aging waist), I've found that the budget has not grown as much. :(
For a couple of years I've been printing off Wine Spectator listings and going to one of the more well stocked stores in the area, this typically allows me to spend less than $10 a bottle and as I'm only just gaining experience I'm happy at that level.

My question to you my brothers is where are you buying your cellar stock? I do have a costco membership which I haven't used yet but a short browse didn't thrill me with the affordability of selection. Any sites I should ABSOLUTELY know about?

Any help or suggestion appreciated, commiseration and pity accepted as well.
djheater Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 5:54 AM EST
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PS - I didn't know winebid was actually a site :o
investigating now but it seems to be a bit out of my league.
Burky4467 Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 5:58 AM EST
Joined: 12-27-2003
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I am not a wine drinker but my wife is a huge wine head. If you are looking just for good prices it's hard to beat your local grocery store that has a decent wine selection. She finds wine for $15 and under all the time that she loves. She just buys them when they are on sale. I don't think the markup is as much as cigars so the chance of a great deal is unlikely. As far as info on wine, wine spectator is good! We spent a little time on winebid.com. The wines usually start high and I didn't see the "deals" were that great. Good luck!
Burky
Burky4467 Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 6:00 AM EST
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Real expensive selections too!! Not much for us "poor" wine drinkers!!!
RDC Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 6:07 AM EST
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Get the Two Buck Chuck
Buddha Daddy Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 6:26 AM EST
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Not sure where you are located but I have done pretty well at Smart and Final as well as Trader Joes. I don't drink the stuff myself but my wife likes the red and I have been able to find $4.00 - $15.00 bottles that she likes.

Doug
dbguru Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 7:45 AM EST
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RDC.... In my neighborhood its three buck Chuck

Where do you get such a good deal??
djheater Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 7:53 AM EST
Joined: 12-29-2003
Posts: 169
prices on Trader Joes wines are determined in part by transportation costs so here in the Chicago 'burbs it's 3 buck chuck. Still not a bad deal for a table wine that I can chew through. ;)
kccody Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 8:37 AM EST
Joined: 03-19-2007
Posts: 610
Two words

Boones Farm

Still $1.95 a bottle at 7-11 and it's pre-chilled!!
djheater Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 8:40 AM EST
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Posts: 169
The college I had saturated me with enough boone's to last the rest of my natural born life, thank you very much. :)
jjohnson28 Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 9:50 AM EST
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Had a bottle of $2 chuck last night,I like the Merlot.

Try,

Hitimewine.net

Thay have a fantastic wine,liquior and Beer selection and are only a few minutes from my house.They also ship but I'm not familiar with their shipping rates.

JJ
mkraus47 Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 12:59 PM EST
Joined: 02-04-2003
Posts: 196
www.winelibrary.com out of NJ. I hope this is not concidered a violation, but if it is, I have yet to be Slim Slapped.
Gene363 Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 2:06 PM EST
Joined: 01-24-2003
Posts: 30,850

I'm a cynosure of fine screw top wines.
donutboy2000 Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 5:25 PM EST
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www.klwines.com

www.winesearcher.com
tailgater Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Jan 20 2004, 5:49 PM EST
Joined: 06-01-2000
Posts: 26,185
LOVE the vino.

Although I quickly get accustomed to finer, more expensive wines when given the opportunity, I always get the reality slap when I purchase for my home wine rack.

I like to keep the everyday stuff below $10 and often find great wines locally at 2 fer $15 or 2 fer $12.

I finally had the 2 buck chuck and thought it was OK. The Merlot was the best, stay away from the Cab.

Look for Aussie Shiraz's and you'll likely find a steal somewhere.

Here in Massachusetts, it's tough to get a company to ship wine due to local laws. My siblings and I bought a Wine-of-the-Month membership for my folks last Christmas.
The overall value in terms of dollars per bottle is not spectacular, but the outstanding variety and ability to try wines you otherwise wouldn't was priceless.
By far their most enjoyable gift, and it's one you can share with friends.

I must say, however, that I don't favor drinking wine while smoking a cigar. A fine port, on the other hand, can be stunning.
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