tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post4124078804128307854..comments2024-03-18T04:47:16.199-07:00Comments on The Gray Report: Expect wine prices to rise this yearW. Blake Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755307711801965966noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post-75825166459878616352012-02-07T16:07:20.538-08:002012-02-07T16:07:20.538-08:00Mark: Nobody can predict Bordeaux prices' futu...Mark: Nobody can predict Bordeaux prices' future more than you, so I will not disagree. <br /><br />Wine prices in general will rise, but I'm sure you're right that classified Bordeaux will be the exception.W. Blake Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755307711801965966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post-92223769298776843692012-02-07T16:00:07.768-08:002012-02-07T16:00:07.768-08:00Sales people can say what they like, but Bordeaux ...Sales people can say what they like, but Bordeaux prices are not going up, and I expect to see them lower. A lot of 2009s and 2010s are still stuck with the trade and as yet, not been sold to consumers.<br /><br />Fortunately interest rates are low, but even so, these are the two most expensive vintages in history, and it will cost a good deal to carry the wines. <br /><br />Also look at the Mark Golodetznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post-49067688161735748372012-01-28T19:17:05.867-08:002012-01-28T19:17:05.867-08:00That makes a lot of sense Gray, Thanks :)That makes a lot of sense Gray, Thanks :)Dapznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post-53704354525949448192012-01-27T14:08:15.409-08:002012-01-27T14:08:15.409-08:00Let me see! Coffee is up 22%, fish is up 33%, brea...Let me see! Coffee is up 22%, fish is up 33%, bread is up 15%, but then that's food; oh, wine is food too. That might explain some of this. Keep in mind wine futures are up, and as an investment, certain wines are worth investing in.New Hampshire Winemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111304557830665931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post-9194685522644222112012-01-27T13:00:03.686-08:002012-01-27T13:00:03.686-08:00Great concise reporting, that my followers will lo...Great concise reporting, that my followers will love. <br />Thanks so much...will share and give you credit.<br /><br />GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817988151217470469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post-77001599402280826392012-01-27T07:18:07.665-08:002012-01-27T07:18:07.665-08:00Dapz: I think the demand is that much higher for B...Dapz: I think the demand is that much higher for Bordeaux. Burgundy remains more of a specialized market, whereas you don't have to know anything to buy Bordeaux -- and in fact, people with more money than wine sense seem now to be Bordeaux's main market.W. Blake Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755307711801965966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post-32747492410794549252012-01-27T03:02:08.076-08:002012-01-27T03:02:08.076-08:00Great post,
"Pricing is all about supply and ...Great post,<br />"Pricing is all about supply and demand". <br />Could not agree more. That always explained to me why Burgundy is so expensive. Such small domaines and negociants producing a relatively small quantity of wine with a huge demand. What i don't quite grasp are the Bordeaux prices. The Chateaus are very large, use high vinification technology and produce an outrageous Dapznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210235767643862872.post-49997312476627115332012-01-26T17:53:53.045-08:002012-01-26T17:53:53.045-08:00Fresh from the Union des Grand Crus de Bord'x ...Fresh from the Union des Grand Crus de Bord'x tasting in NYC, and here is a quote from a salesperson I met there regarding prices for the 2009s:<br /><br />"Whatever you think the price is, add... A LOT!"<br /><br />Not exactly on-topic, but given the subject matter I *had* to share that! :)1winedudehttp://www.1winedude.comnoreply@blogger.com