I’ve been thinking about this a lot. Will it actually change my wine buying habits? Perhaps it’s irresponsible of me (sorry budgeting apps), but…no. I realize I’m in a minority, but I would rather compromise my wallet than my wine preferences. I’m hopeful too that overlooked domestic producers who fit into these lower price tiers will shine during this time without having to compare themselves to imported wines.
Jason, love this post. I ordered 4 cases of wine before this happened, figuring we'll all need a drink (or four) in the coming months. I'm your classic $20-$25 a bottle gal...I don't want wine that costs less than that (and is crap) but really can't afford more. So stocking up and hoping for the best. Interestingly I started drinking Moldovan wines lately (!) which are amazing and cheap as hell. But there's a 31% tariff on Moldova. So...
My disposable income is pretty tight these days - living in LA, where the cost of living is high and the industry and economy still in shambles post-Hollywood strikes, neverending rounds of layoffs at the major companies, a lack of local productions, etc. It's been brutal. I'm sitting on a LOT of bottles right now, and I suspect I'll be slowly drinking that collection down vs. buying as many new bottles, because it's not going to even be a choice. I'll do my best to continue to support local wine bars and shops, but living close to paycheck to paycheck with few bright spots on the horizon for either of my industries (entertainment and wine) it's gonna be "fun" years ahead.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot. Will it actually change my wine buying habits? Perhaps it’s irresponsible of me (sorry budgeting apps), but…no. I realize I’m in a minority, but I would rather compromise my wallet than my wine preferences. I’m hopeful too that overlooked domestic producers who fit into these lower price tiers will shine during this time without having to compare themselves to imported wines.
I agree about the domestic producers, but honestly their prices have to come down. I don't want to pay $50 for a mid CA wine.
Also, I'm with you in that minority
Jason, love this post. I ordered 4 cases of wine before this happened, figuring we'll all need a drink (or four) in the coming months. I'm your classic $20-$25 a bottle gal...I don't want wine that costs less than that (and is crap) but really can't afford more. So stocking up and hoping for the best. Interestingly I started drinking Moldovan wines lately (!) which are amazing and cheap as hell. But there's a 31% tariff on Moldova. So...
Poor Moldova!
My disposable income is pretty tight these days - living in LA, where the cost of living is high and the industry and economy still in shambles post-Hollywood strikes, neverending rounds of layoffs at the major companies, a lack of local productions, etc. It's been brutal. I'm sitting on a LOT of bottles right now, and I suspect I'll be slowly drinking that collection down vs. buying as many new bottles, because it's not going to even be a choice. I'll do my best to continue to support local wine bars and shops, but living close to paycheck to paycheck with few bright spots on the horizon for either of my industries (entertainment and wine) it's gonna be "fun" years ahead.
I hear this. it's tough navigating our media dystopia.