Thanks in advance
Jeff
Lexington, KY
>I have also seen it at Sam's Club (similar to Costco) for $106.
Sam's has a '88 Dom P. for $106.
>My question is: Should I pay more for the piece of mind
>that comes from knowing that my bottle will have been stored and handled
>properly, or do you think the cheaper bottle would be fine? Anyone have a
>bad experience with Sam's Club wine (or a good experience?)
Good question as I have wondered the same thing. It usually feels hot inside of
Sam's during the summer. Thus, I wonder how they were brought to the store.
Jorge Franchi
marc
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1. If you are not buying a lot of bottles, this is a $18 decision.
2. I actually asked Sam's club 's staff once how they transport the wine
(It was a dom perignon and something else) and how long that bottle has
been displayed proudly right under the flourescent tube(about 3 inches
from it). I put my hands to the glass cabinet that held the premium
wines and sense the warmth from the glass. We all know what our
body temperature is.
Sams and costco do have a high turnover, unfortunately, not on the
premium wines. Ask the local store to get the specifics. Just remember,
it still costs you $108 to get that bottle if it has been sitting there
for months under UV without the sunscreen protection...
3. Don't always believe your local wine store do much better in
handling wines than Sams. Some of them are indeed very careful but many
of them store the wines in sub-optimal conditions. That is ok if it is
a young wine or a sturdy wine. Premium champagne is not in that
category though.
Happy hunting,
Edwin
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