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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 6/27/2018 4:05:45 PM

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2014 Chateau Rauzan-Segla, Margaux. $30 at the Mt. Vernon, Alexandria, VA, Costco. I think they have around 20 bottles left.

Wow that's a good deal!

Crazy, right? I couldn't find it listed for under $65 anywhere else. We tried one just to be sure, then I bought a half case the next day. I'm wondering if we should clear them out of the rest.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 6/27/2018 4:57:08 PM

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2014 Chateau Rauzan-Segla, Margaux. $30 at the Mt. Vernon, Alexandria, VA, Costco. I think they have around 20 bottles left.

Wow that's a good deal!

Crazy, right? I couldn't find it listed for under $65 anywhere else. We tried one just to be sure, then I bought a half case the next day. I'm wondering if we should clear them out of the rest.

My heart says yes, my mind says no
or maybe it's the other way round That is a very desirable problem to have

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 6/27/2018 5:27:03 PM

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ORIGINAL: tankofwine

2014 Chateau Rauzan-Segla, Margaux. $30 at the Mt. Vernon, Alexandria, VA, Costco. I think they have around 20 bottles left.

Wow that's a good deal!

Crazy, right? I couldn't find it listed for under $65 anywhere else. We tried one just to be sure, then I bought a half case the next day. I'm wondering if we should clear them out of the rest.

My heart says yes, my mind says no
or maybe it's the other way round That is a very desirable problem to have

I find myself compelled to quote the line from Little Feat's 'Old Folks Boogie' here -

'And You Know That You're Over the Hill
When Your Mind Makes a Promise That Your Body Can't Fill
Doin' the Old Folks Boogie
And Boogie We Will
'cause to Us the Thought's As Good As a Thrill"

Or maybe this quote is a better fit for the moratorium thread.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 6/27/2018 9:19:21 PM

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2014 Chateau Rauzan-Segla, Margaux. $30 at the Mt. Vernon, Alexandria, VA, Costco. I think they have around 20 bottles left.

Wow that's a good deal!

Crazy, right? I couldn't find it listed for under $65 anywhere else. We tried one just to be sure, then I bought a half case the next day. I'm wondering if we should clear them out of the rest.

My heart says yes, my mind says no
or maybe it's the other way round That is a very desirable problem to have

Buy them and send them to me

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 6/28/2018 1:38:33 PM

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Note a smoking deal, as I was perusing K&L's new product feed, I saw they just got tons of 70s Bordeaux, alot at pretty good pricing. Very tempting.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/14/2018 11:19:53 AM

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For those in the Chicago area. Garfields wine in Palatine has 15% off all 750ml bottles. Picked up Shafer 1.5 for $72 after discount.
Selection isn't the greatest but they have a fair amount of high end stuff. I noticed O'Shaughnessy Howell Mountain was $90 before discount.
If you're close you may want to check it out but the sale ends today.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/14/2018 12:07:45 PM

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You folks that live near Costcos that carry excellent wine year round, have no idea how good you have it. I am sure I can get a cheap btl of Kirkland sparkling wine, but not much more. There are 3 locations in my state only one of which sells any Bordeaux this time of year. They had a pedestrian Legende and a Fonbadet which they sell for about $3 less than I can buy at locally and is not a wine that thrills me. The other 2 locations only sell Bordeaux seasonally from fall through Xmas. I will check back then to see what they sell. Not complaining just sharing the situation, and fortunately I am constantly finding great deals on email blasts. So perhaps this is good as it curtails my buying at least a little.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/14/2018 7:00:32 PM

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Note a smoking deal, as I was perusing K&L's new product feed, I saw they just got tons of 70s Bordeaux, alot at pretty good pricing. Very tempting.

Weirdly, K&L does not ship to Washington State. I likely have more money in the bank because of that.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/14/2018 8:12:39 PM

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Oh that must be a bit new. I am pretty sure I have bought from them, but it was probably at least a few years ago.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/15/2018 7:20:40 PM

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Weirdly, K&L does not ship to Washington State. I likely have more money in the bank because of that.

It does say that on the site but unless something has changed recently that only applies to spirits. I have had many cases of wine shipped to WA from K&L.

QL

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 12:14:05 AM

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I recently grabbed a six-pack of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2006 for £360 duty paid.

Apparently Marks and Spencer acquired a load before Xmas and it didn't sell. They marked it d.own to £90 and then £80. When they next do a 25% off six, it might be an idea to grab a few bottles at £60 each.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 6:44:41 AM

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I recently grabbed a six-pack of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2006 for £360 duty paid.

Apparently Marks and Spencer acquired a load before Xmas and it didn't sell. They marked it d.own to £90 and then £80. When they next do a 25% off six, it might be an idea to grab a few bottles at £60 each.

Oh wow, that is a nice deal.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 9:57:11 AM

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You folks that live near Costcos that carry excellent wine year round, have no idea how good you have it. I am sure I can get a cheap btl of Kirkland sparkling wine, but not much more. There are 3 locations in my state only one of which sells any Bordeaux this time of year. They had a pedestrian Legende and a Fonbadet which they sell for about $3 less than I can buy at locally and is not a wine that thrills me. The other 2 locations only sell Bordeaux seasonally from fall through Xmas. I will check back then to see what they sell. Not complaining just sharing the situation, and fortunately I am constantly finding great deals on email blasts. So perhaps this is good as it curtails my buying at least a little.

Makes total sense to me. A Costco employee told me they don't mark anything up more than 15% - fairly profound thing, right there.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 11:37:02 AM

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We have a Costco locally that is apparently a star performer when it comes to wine sales. Limited selection, decent prices, but for non-Kirkland wines I can usually find better deals at a LWS. Took years for me to try Kirkland. The Pinot Grigio is decent and well under $10. Found Jadot Beaujolais-Villages for about $10 as well.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 3:16:24 PM

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Makes total sense to me. A Costco employee told me they don't mark anything up more than 15% - fairly profound thing, right there.

I doubt that holds true in KY; prices for some wines at Costco here are 30% higher (or more) than I see for the same wines offered for sale in coastal states. Sometimes they have bargains, though.

Locally, prices at Total Wine are often better than at Costco, when both offer the same wine (and I wouldn't call Total Wine a "discount retailer".)

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 4:43:00 PM

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Makes total sense to me. A Costco employee told me they don't mark anything up more than 15% - fairly profound thing, right there.

I doubt that holds true in KY; prices for some wines at Costco here are 30% higher (or more) than I see for the same wines offered for sale in coastal states. Sometimes they have bargains, though.

Locally, prices at Total Wine are often better than at Costco, when both offer the same wine (and I wouldn't call Total Wine a "discount retailer".)

My local Costco is about 10% cheaper than Total Wine when they have they same wine. And my Costco has been known to carry Screaming Eagle, Petrus, d"yquem and a few other jewels (even a very old Johnny Wlaker priced at a nickel below 20grand - and they sold it!). Of course I don't but those (being retired definitely makes it impossible).

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 5:11:08 PM

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I look every time I'm in Costco and honestly there aren't and wines (Reds) that I'm interested in buying. I think I've just twisted myself up into a pretzel with this High Quality, Limited Production thing. I do buy Beringer Reserve Chard for my wife and daughter for $24.99 which is incredible since the local stores have it for $34 plus most of the time. I wish I liked white wine but don't.
There are for sure great buys on liquor which I usually walk out with. I keep looking though. If somebody in SoCal sees something amazing please let me know but I haven't seen it.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 5:12:49 PM

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Makes total sense to me. A Costco employee told me they don't mark anything up more than 15% - fairly profound thing, right there.

I doubt that holds true in KY; prices for some wines at Costco here are 30% higher (or more) than I see for the same wines offered for sale in coastal states. Sometimes they have bargains, though.

Locally, prices at Total Wine are often better than at Costco, when both offer the same wine (and I wouldn't call Total Wine a "discount retailer".)

My local Costco is about 10% cheaper than Total Wine when they have they same wine. And my Costco has been known to carry Screaming Eagle, Petrus, d"yquem and a few other jewels (even a very old Johnny Wlaker priced at a nickel below 20grand - and they sold it!). Of course I don't but those (being retired definitely makes it impossible).

Strange to see those differences. Excise duties can't account for them as the following won't make a 30% difference on the price of a bottle
"Kentucky has the highest wine excise tax rate at $3.17 per gallon, followed by Alaska ($2.50), Florida ($2.25), Iowa ($1.75), and New Mexico and Alabama (tied at $1.70). The five states with the lowest wine excise rates are California ($0.20), Texas ($0.20), Wisconsin ($0.25), Kansas ($0.30), and New York ($0.30)" (source; taxfoundation.org)
That said, I have found inconsistencies in Costco pricing across states; most wines in Hawaii seem slightly more expensive than on the W coast, but I have found a few (e.g. Tignanello) that were cheaper

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 5:17:30 PM

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California has low liquor prices but we get soaked on everything else.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/16/2018 5:46:42 PM

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I think a lot of the difference is at the wholesale level. Wholesale markup here is around 40%.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/22/2018 3:24:47 PM

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2012 Qupe Roussanne Bien Nacido Hillside Estate at Last Bottle currently. $20

Don't be put off by a 2012 California Roussane - this is still brilliant stuff, and I think 2014 is a new release.
Bob Lindquist brought some of this to a High Museum event in Atlanta and it was outstanding. When Last Bottle offered it recently at $20 I bought six. I friend had also tasted and bought it, and we've each had it a half dozen times. All bottles have been outstanding. If antything, Vinous/Galloni 92 is spot on or conservative. I just picked up four more. (At $20 delivered this is this is a fantastic deal.)

One caveat: you will be tempted to drink this too cold. It is MUCH better at red wine temps than at your typical white temp. Actually, it's probably even better at about 65+F. You should make a note of this and thank me later.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/22/2018 3:28:31 PM

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I lurve a good roussanne. Thanks Dennis. Good to see you.

ETA must have just missed it. Oh well, saved myself $100

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/22/2018 3:55:21 PM

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Oh darn -- I missed it too! Sounds like a great deal.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/22/2018 7:44:34 PM

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2012 Qupe Roussanne Bien Nacido Hillside Estate at Last Bottle currently. $20

Don't be put off by a 2012 California Roussane - this is still brilliant stuff, and I think 2014 is a new release.
Bob Lindquist brought some of this to a High Museum event in Atlanta and it was outstanding. When Last Bottle offered it recently at $20 I bought six. I friend had also tasted and bought it, and we've each had it a half dozen times. All bottles have been outstanding. If antything, Vinous/Galloni 92 is spot on or conservative. I just picked up four more. (At $20 delivered this is this is a fantastic deal.)

One caveat: you will be tempted to drink this too cold. It is MUCH better at red wine temps than at your typical white temp. Actually, it's probably even better at about 65+F. You should make a note of this and thank me later.

Saratoga Wine Exchange has it for $40 a bottle.... but if you buy 6, it's down to $21.60 - and if you buy 12, down to just over $20 a bottle:

https://www.saratogawine.com/Qupe-Roussanne-Bien-Nacido-Hillside-Estate-2012-750ml.html?utm_source=winesearcher&utm_medium=paidprodlisting&utm_content=800785&utm_campaign=prodfeeds

Shazam!

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/22/2018 7:46:09 PM

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Oh damn you! :-)

Edit: NOT that I was tempted, but shipping of six to Seattle was about $35. So that pretty much determined it. Well I was never going to buy. But if I were, the shipping would be too much. But let the record be clear that I had no interest in this offer........

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/22/2018 7:51:38 PM

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But let the record be clear that I had no interest in this offer........

Rrrrrriiiiigggggghhhhhhtttttt. Checking the shipping amount (which is done AFTER you put the wine in your cart and proceed to checkout) was purely an hypothetical exercise, eh?

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/22/2018 9:11:04 PM

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Darn, sorry y'all missed.

Maybe I'll carry one NW next trip.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/22/2018 10:11:12 PM

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But let the record be clear that I had no interest in this offer........

Rrrrrriiiiigggggghhhhhhtttttt. Checking the shipping amount (which is done AFTER you put the wine in your cart and proceed to checkout) was purely an hypothetical exercise, eh?

Oh yeah. Completely hypothetical. I had no intention of buying. Never. Ever.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/23/2018 6:03:40 AM

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Our local Costco doesnt carry a very good wine selection. Just based on other posts here, it seems like the quality of their selection varies depending on the local market.

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RE: Smoking Deals at Wine Retailers - 7/23/2018 8:31:32 AM

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Our local Costco doesnt carry a very good wine selection. Just based on other posts here, it seems like the quality of their selection varies depending on the local market.

That is true. I live about halfway between two, one has things like Petrus and the other is great for beer. (One is near a Rolls Royce dealership, the other near a Chevy dealer). So yeah location matters a lot.

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