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Many of the @winespectator Top 100 Wines of 2016 available now!
Check out the links below:
Via Varmax Liquor Pantry
Via Gary's Wine & Marketplace
Via Wine In Due Time
3 Helpful Tips For Buying Wine Online
Since 2004, WineFetch has been powering web sites for wine shops across the country, as well as a wine search engine and deals site for consumers.
In that time, we've learned a thing or two about the benefits -- and pitfalls -- of shopping for wine online.
On the plus side, there has never been a better time to be a wine buyer! The resources available to wine consumers today, from extensive tasting notes by the pros and pro-amateurs alike, to wine search and price comparison engines and deals sites, are leaps and bounds better than what was available just a few years ago. And that's not to mention the dramatically increased access to stellar wines from all corners of the world.
But, it's not all rosy, or rosé, if you will... (Sorry, I'm a sucker for wordplay).
The laws governing direct-to-consumer shipments vary from state to state, and they're different for wineries vs. retailers. All of this, for obvious reasons, can be terribly frustrating for wine buyers.
While it would great for everyone if whining in a blog post was all it took to change the wine shipping laws in this country, then you have my word -- I'd carry that baton.
Unfortunately, that's a much bigger conversation than I had in mind for today's post.
Today, I thought I'd focus on some practical solutions to an issue that affects all wine buyers: shipping costs.
Next to shipping laws, shipping costs are probably the #1 thing that makes buying wine online prohibitive for many buyers. (And, for retailers, a hurdle to greater sales to other parts of the country).
Again, though, there are a number of resources at your disposal and tactics you can use to get around or at least lessen the impact of shipping costs on your online wine purchases. 1) Search & Compare Prices
Wine search engines like winefetch.com or wine-searcher.com can help you identify significant price breaks and/or compare prices from retailers across the country. Shop in-state or in nearby states and you can typically lessen shipping costs. 2) Sign Up For Local Deals
Wine closeout or deals sites (new ones seem to pop up every day) offer great prices, though you obviously don't have a say in what products are offered. If you don't care for that day's offer, or are looking for a particular wine, you're out of luck and they just wasted your time filling up your inbox.
A lot of people find them beneficial, though, and they can be a great way to try new wines without paying full retail. Your mileage may vary.
You might be better off signing up for your local wine store's email newsletter or following them on Facebook or Twitter. Many stores provide special offers to their fans or followers (Retailers: If you don't, you should) and are often just as competitive as the deals-only sites with the occasional doorbuster. Plus, no shipping costs.
3) Buy In Bulk
If you're looking for a more expensive bottle, and find it somewhere at a significant discount, great -- jump on it. Do a quick search on one of those wine search engines above to make sure it's actually a good price, and you're not just being marketed to, i.e. "25% Off!" on a bottle whose price has already been marked up higher than most competitors. If you can't get the bottle where you live and the discount negates any shipping costs, you win.
On the other end of the spectrum, an old industry tip: If there's a certain bottle you love that's under $20, BUY A CASE! Or at least a 6-pack. Many wine shops offer free shipping over a certain dollar amount and/or discounts when you buy a case (Retailers: Again, if you don't, you should).
Example: You find a $17 bottle on sale for $13. Ordering a single bottle, with shipping costs anywhere from $10-15 -- not that exciting, despite being "20%" or "25% Off!"
But, order a case of that same bottle, and save $4/bottle, or $48 a case, and now a $25 or $30 shipping cost doesn't seem so bad.
So, in short:
search and compare prices before you buy
shop locally when possible
buy in bulk when appropriate
What are some other useful strategies you've found for buying wine online? Feel free to leave a comment below or ping us on Twitter (@WineFetch) or Facebook!
Cheers!
Interesting.
Attention WineFetchers: Do not attempt to open your new bottle of Moët Imperial champagne without watching this important demonstration from the Swedish Chef first!
This week's WineFetch Deal is up!
Current Deal: 3-pack of Poggio Nardone Brunello 2006
Release Price: $155
Discount: 29% Off!
WineFetch Deal Offer Price: $110 with Free Shipping!
NO LIMIT per customer!
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Wine Enthusiast: 96-points and a Cellar Selection:
Incredibly smooth, rich and gorgeous with mature fruit, coffee and a very smooth texture. Tobacco and leather give it dimension.
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Offer good through 11:59pm, Tuesday, November 2, 2011.
Cheers! -The WineFetch Team
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This week's WineFetch Deal is up!
Current Deal: 3-pack of Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Release Price: $245
Discount: 63% Off!
WineFetch Deal Offer Price: $90 with Free Shipping!
NO LIMIT per customer!
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Wine Enthusiast 92-pt Review:
If you like some green herbaceousness in your Cabs, which some say makes them more Bordeaux-like, this is for you. It’s very dry and somewhat tannic and extremely elegant, with oak-inspired blackberry, cherry, currant and spice flavors.
Wine Spectator 91-pt Review:
Ripe, full-bodied and richly flavored, with tiers of black cherry, plum, anise and blueberry unfolding gracefully. This holds its focus and ends in a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2016.
The Wine Advocate 90-pt Review:
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals slightly sweeter black fruits, more body and length, and a richer, fuller style. Finesse allied with substance as well as authoritative varietal flavor suggest it should keep for 15+ years.
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UPDATE: We received word from several subscribers yesterday that the checkout process was not working properly. The issue has since been fixed and the shopping cart is again functioning correctly. If you clicked through to purchase the deal and were unable to do so, please feel free to try again at your earliest convenience. Thanks! -The WineFetch Team
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This week's WineFetch Deal is up!
Current Deal: 3-pack of Ladera Lone Canyon Napa Cabernet 2005
Release Price: $245
Discount: Over 50% Off!
WineFetch Deal Offer Price: $120 with Free Shipping!
NO LIMIT per customer!
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Steve Tanzer 90 Point Review:
Bright red-ruby. Aromas of blackberry pastille, mocha and spicecake. Ripe and supple but at the same time juicy and firm, with almost exotic ripe plum and chocolate liqueur flavors leavened by minerals and sweet oak notes. This creamy cabernet finishes with sweet tannins and very good breadth.
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