@familyfoodie not a great picture. But here is my #wine crate home decor craft! #12most Cheers!! http://t.co/fsuq6Eed
12 Most Cheaper by the Dozen Reasons to Buy Wine by the Case
As a seasoned wine consumer and shopaholic; here are 12 reasons why you need to buy your wines by the case.
1. Money
Most every retailer will offer a discount if you purchase wine by the case. Do your wallet a favor, buy a case and save some money!
2. Variety
Not sure you want 12 bottles of the same wine? Mix up the case with a variety of bottles, and you’ll still get the discount!
3. Co-op
Chip in with a friend and split the case.
4. OPEC
With the price of gas now days, why would you even think of making 12 separate trips to the wine shop? Make 1 trip, buy 12 bottles and save gas!
5. Wine rack
Because I HATE seeing an empty wine rack! A case of wine fills in the empty spaces nicely!
6. Unexpected guests
End the shame of not having wine on hand when you have friends drop by.
7. Gifts
When Hubby forgets to mention you’ve been invited to the Boss’s house tonight! Now you can just grab a bottle of wine for the perfect Hostess gift!
8. Evolution
Drink the wine over time, and see how the wine evolves. Hopefully, if you’ve selected well, you’ll be in for a treat!
9. Efficiency
Unless you have a crush on the hunk at the wine shop, why would you want to make 12 trips back for the same bottle of wine?
10. Hoarding
Get those last 12 bottles of your favorite vintage before someone else does! Clear that shelf!
11. Home decor
Think of all the clever things you can make with those great wooden wine case boxes.
12. End the guilt
End the guilty feeling of pulling the last bottle out of the wine rack. If you bought that case, you’d have 11 more left!
Remember, if you aren’t going to be drinking all the wine within a few weeks, store it properly so it will last and age gracefully. Let me know what your wine buying habits are, I’d love to know! Cheers!
Featured image courtesy of jntolva via Creative Commons.
Eileen Gross
Eileen Gross is the Chief Financial Officer for a financial services and risk management firm in Washington, DC. She is wine lover, traveler, and collector who shares her wine experiences on her blog “Wine Everyday". She is is a member of the Society of Wine Educators.
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@johnmak Thank you John, are there any favorites you buy by the case? When I find a Red Bordeaux I like, I buy a case and let it sit for a few years. It's always a treat to dip into those bottles! Cheers!
@FamilyFoodie I'm glad you enjoyed this article!! You will be proud to know that I keep my bulk spices, Olive Oils & Vinegars in a French wine crate on wheels. I keep it in my pantry and roll it out almost every day! I'll try to get a picture up on Twitter later ~ keep a look out! Cheers Isabel!!
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I have purchased wine both by the case and the bottle. It depends on the retailer, their selection, prices, and case discount.
Here's to full wine racks and plenty of wine to share and enjoy. Cheers!
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Great post Eileen! I second #5 ;-) Funny, while I've only purchased an entire case of a particular wine once (a Rose I got a great deal on, and I drink a LOT of Rose), I definitely subscribe to #2. If I really love a bottle I buy 3 or 4 so that I can see how it evolves (#8)...
@Martin D Redmond Thanks Martin! I do love a mixed case, especially when I order from wineries out West, If I'm going to pay for shipping, I'm going to make it worth my while & get 12!! Cheers!
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Very funny post, Eileen. Per my tweet, we definitely make too many trips to the liquor store to replenish the wine stock - coincidence that we have almost 19-yr and 17-yr old daughters?
We keep talking about buying a case at a time, but haven't pulled the trigger. Killing the wallet 750ml at a time - OK, sometimes 1.5L.
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@dbvickery Thanks Brian, I'm glad you enjoyed this post, I had fun with it!
I'm a seasoned wine shopper, so shopping by the case works for me.. Cheers!
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