well too damn bad

[Old_Me]

maybe they ought to blame the high prices on thier products first?

maybe thier high operating costs?

oh that's too hard, blame the customers, it's the easy way out.

MSN

 

[Jfal]

Here in WI alcohol consumption and retail sales boomed during the kung-flu. In fact, I thought alcohol consumption boomed across the country (retail...not bar/restaurant-served).

 

[Cedric]

Here in WI alcohol consumption and retail sales boomed during the kung-flu. In fact, I thought alcohol consumption boomed across the country (retail...not bar/restaurant-served).

You're right. In Texas, liquor stores and grocery stores stayed open. Sales boomed.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I get very frustrated, and disappointed, when people don't take responsibility for their own actions.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[KillerFord1977]

Those wineries were and always have been decent quality, but 1 of many in a sea of “same ol quality”…

Add in Americans drink less wine, the “ no names” or small regional brands go first.

Even the big brand names are suffering

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I'm surprised ANY businesses are left in California. It's got nearly the highest taxes, highest state budget deficit, most regulations, highest gas (transportation) prices, highest cost of living, etc, etc. To a lot of folks wine is a luxury that they can no longer afford, especially if it costs more now due to the economics in CA. Sheesh people. Get a brain. Vote blue and go broke.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Old_Me]

Hi,

I'm surprised ANY businesses are left in California. It's got nearly the highest taxes, highest state budget deficit, most regulations, highest gas (transportation) prices, highest cost of living, etc, etc. To a lot of folks wine is a luxury that they can no longer afford, especially if it costs more now due to the economics in CA. Sheesh people. Get a brain. Vote blue and go broke.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

and if Newsome or the state legislatures get thier way (again) wages across the board will go up to $20 per hour.

add that cost to the final price tag of a bottle of grape juice.

 

[Cedric]

Those wineries were and always have been decent quality, but 1 of many in a sea of “same ol quality”…

Add in Americans drink less wine, the “ no names” or small regional brands go first.

Even the big brand names are suffering

My Dad worked for a beer and wine distributor, mainly on the beer end of it. I also had a friend who was involved in a California winery. Both said the wine business was beyond the competitive environment into a lot of backstabbing and cut throat tactics. I suspect there is more here than meets the eye. If Newsome can single out certain food establishments exempt from wage hikes, he can certainly do the reverse to certain wineries. I agree that I think routine consumption of wine is down. The US is traditionally a beer and whisky nation and I hardly if ever hear of ads for wine of the month clubs or whatever.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Those wineries were and always have been decent quality, but 1 of many in a sea of “same ol quality”…

My Dad worked for a beer and wine distributor, mainly on the beer end of it. I also had a friend who was involved in a California winery. Both said the wine business was beyond the competitive environment into a lot of backstabbing and cut throat tactics. I suspect there is more here than meets the eye. If Newsome can single out certain food establishments exempt from wage hikes, he can certainly do the reverse to certain wineries. I agree that I think routine consumption of wine is down. The US is traditionally a beer and whisky nation and I hardly if ever hear of ads for wine of the month clubs or whatever.

Been selling adult beverages for 30+ years.
Currently back at a distributor