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IT’S THAT (BORDEAUX) TIME AGAIN!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

‘Tis the season.  The Bordeaux en primeur season that is, and many Bordeaux lovers are focused on release prices for their favorite clarets.  At the same time consumers are wading through the onslaught of interviews and articles telling us about … Continue reading →

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DON’T GIVE UP ON BORDEAUX!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by admin

In recent years, especially since Asia discovered fine wine,Bordeaux has become the punching bag for oenophiles frustrated by astronomical prices. And it’s true that prices for the top-ranked châteaux have gone through the roof (see graph). But while it almost … Continue reading →

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Concierge Club takes the “work” out of collecting wine

Posted on April 12, 2013 by admin

Collecting wine is fun, if not a little addictive.  As your cellar grows, however, it can become a challenge keeping track of what you have and when you should be drinking it.  Many of our collectors have admitted to us … Continue reading →

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WINE CLUBS–CAVEAT EMPTOR

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

It always amazes us how, in this day of super-targeted marketing, most wine clubs still take a shotgun approach to selling wine.  “Sign up for $__ and we’ll send you 6 bottles of delicious wine every month.”  Of course the … Continue reading →

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Wine Faults–Reduction

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

Ever put your nose into a glass of wine only to get a thoroughly unpleasant whiff of rotten eggs, cabbage, onion, or even tires?  These are sulfurous smells that most likely are the result of “reduction”.  Should you swear under … Continue reading →

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Finding Wine Movers

Posted on March 7, 2013 by admin

One of the hardest things about packing and moving personal wine collections is finding a company that is willing to do it.  Most household movers don’t want to touch wine and, because it’s such a niche business you may have … Continue reading →

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STOP(PER) THAT WINE!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

We are always getting asked what the best way is to store open bottles of wine.  Options include just sticking the cork back in, pumping air out of the bottle, or injecting inert gases to replace the oxygen, which of … Continue reading →

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Wine Resolutions for 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 by admin

Matt Kramer, the respected columnist for Wine Spectator, recently challenged his readers to take advantage of the abundance of good wine out there and start a wine cellar.  We couldn’t agree more… In the January 31st issue of WS, Kramer … Continue reading →

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IF ONLY IDA…

Posted on February 14, 2013 by admin

If only Ida… A common refrain among investors with 20-20 hindsight.  If only Ida bought Apple when it was at $40…If only Ida gotten out of the market 6 months earlier… Let’s apply the If only Ida mantra to fine … Continue reading →

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MORE PLACES TO ORDER WINE ONLINE

Posted on February 5, 2013 by admin

We estimate that more than 75% of our customers order wine online and have it shipped direct to our San Diego and Solana Beach facilities.  It’s easy, the selection is good, and they don’t have to worry about having someone … Continue reading →

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