A
word about the information found in this publication
The pricing information
in NYC Wine Buyer is not only meant to
help you find the best bargain on a particular wine,
but is also meant to be a tool for developing a
buying strategy. There are many factors that play
a role in how a shop prices its wines. Simply because
a shop charges more or less for a particular wine
does not necessarily mean that all of its selections
are priced correspondingly. However, there are patterns:
some shops are consistently inexpensive or expensive;
other shops might have high prices for lower-end
wines but may surprisingly be good values for higher-end
wines. Other shops, while consistently a dollar
or two more expensive than the average, might be
more conveniently located.
Wherever you shop, one of the best ways to save
money is by taking advantage of the case discounts
most wine shops offer. If you have a hard time committing
to purchasing a case of wine, consider that a case
of wine takes up no more space than a pile of magazines,
it keeps for a long time, and you will save at least
10% on your purchase; many wine shops will even
deliver your case to you for free.
Also, visit as many wine shops as possible and
talk to the people behind the counter. Finding a
wine shop that stocks the types of wine that you
enjoy drinking can be one of your most valuable
assets as a wine drinker. Building up trust in a
particular wine shop’s selection allows you
to try wines you’ve never heard of comfortably,
knowing that whoever purchases wine for the shop
shares your tastes.
There are many fantastic wines just waiting for
you in wine shops all over New York City, have fun
discovering them! |
