Topic: Wine Markup

2 chapters across the catalog

Bug Juice
Episode 891 22:57 - 24:28

891: Bug Juice

Dom Perignon, Restaurant Wine Pricing

A personal anecdote regarding a restaurant offering a glass of 2004 Dom Perignon for $55, which is identified as a significant markup given the retail bottle price. The concept of "grower champagne" is introduced as a more sophisticated alternative to mainstream luxury brands.

Punch a Puppy!
Episode 458 9:11 - 13:35

458: Punch a Puppy!

Wine List Markups and 1947 Cheval Blanc Pricing

A detailed critique of the wine list at Parallel 37 reveals extreme markups, with the hosts claiming prices are four times the retail value. They highlight the presence of rare bottles like a 1947 Cheval Blanc and a 1945 Petrus priced at $16,000 each. The segment concludes with a discussion of the 2009 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon they eventually consumed.