Topic: Wine Sale

3 chapters across the catalog

Donna Gate
Episode 979 14:03 - 16:24

979: Donna Gate

Whole Foods Wine Sale, Amazon Acquisition, Organic Labels

Whole Foods Market held a significant 30% off wine sale, which is attributed to the company's recent acquisition by Amazon and a push to move inventory. Observations from store employees suggest that business has doubled since the takeover. Specific mention is made of organic "biologique" wines from the Rhone Valley winery Jaboulet.

Losers to Lions
Episode 740 2:20:24 - 2:25:15

740: Losers to Lions

Iran Nuclear Deal, Ernest Moniz and Wine Cellars

The technical negotiations of the Iran nuclear deal are revealed to have taken place in the wine cellar of the Coburg Palace Hotel. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and his Iranian counterpart, both MIT-trained, used "science" to depoliticize the agreement. The hosts argue the deal is essentially a massive arms sales opportunity for the U.S. defense industry.

We're Celebrities Get Us Out of Here!
Episode 60 1:11:19 - 1:15:14

60: We're Celebrities Get Us Out of Here!

Wine Solicitation Scams, High-Pressure Sales Tactics

A specific telemarketing scam involves solicitors selling obscure, low-quality Bordeaux wines at inflated prices of $35 per bottle. These salespeople use aggressive tactics, including insulting the potential buyer's knowledge of wine, to pressure them into purchasing multiple cases. Consumers are advised never to purchase wine from unsolicited phone callers, as these offers are typically fraudulent or significantly overpriced.