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Article: Uncork special wine while cutting costs
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- Yakima Herald-Republic
- Article date:
- December 3, 2008
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It's no secret that consumers are trimming their wine budgets.
According to wine industry analyst Jon Fredrikson (quoted in the
L.A. Times), sales of wine priced at $9 or less is now the fastest-
growing segment for the wine market. Previously unobtainable, Napa
cult wines are suddenly available, while sales of all high-end wines
(especially Champagne) are dropping fast.
That said, there's a lot of room between the under-$9 stuff and
the cult wines priced in the hundreds of dollars. Even the simplest
holiday celebration is elevated by a nice bottle or two. So if you
are on the hunt for something a little special that won't break the
bank, here are some suggestions.
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