5.4 specialist wine retailers / retail sector Flashcards

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What is a specialist wine retailer?

List 4 key points !

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  1. ) often independently owned
  2. ) specialised in wine (style, grapes)
  3. ) maybe also beer, spirits, cheese, delicatessen
  4. ) often artisan products
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Name 2 well known larger chains of specialist wine retailers!

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  1. ) UK Oddbins

2. ) Republic of Ireland O´Briens

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Name 2 well known specialist wine retailers of organic, biodynamic and natural wines!

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  1. ) UK Les Caves des pyranes

2. ) FRA La Cave de Papilles

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Name 2 well known specialist wine retailers of premium to super premium wines!

(Fine wine retailers)

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  1. ) UK Hedonism
  2. ) FRA Millesima (Bordeaux)

= Also en primeur

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Name 3 advantages and 1 disadvantages for a producer selling their wines through a specialist wine retailer!

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advantages:

  • specialist tend to focus und smaller producer
  • average price is higher
  • better margin

disadvantage:
- costs for distributor for knowing the outlets

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Name 5 advantages and 1 disadvantage for the costumer buying wine at a specialist wine retailer!

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advantages:
- broader range
- personal service
- well trained staff = story behind wines
- strong relationship to staff members
= finding new wines
- special events (tasting, education classes)

disadvantage:
- more expensive but willing to pay

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