Originally Posted by
Gaucho100K
Overall, I think this is a very smart move that could mark the start of a trend. I know of a good number of consumers that are very happy as many of the middlemen involved in the entire En Primeur deal are not exactly well liked (yes, that's an entire drama for another thread).
In any event, this will be a very interesting thing to see how it all plays out....
i got caught in the disappearing wine/money on the futures about 20 years ago. had to do with a grocery wholesaler in michigan as i recall. i do not know how far down this new game will go, but i cannot imagine buying 4ths and 5ths on a released when ready basis. i have some 89's or 90's of mouton and latour. i wonder if they are ready??? drop by the next time you are in usa, and we will try them. i also still have those monster bottles (6 liter or so)of cab and malbec from catena zapata