5.4 specialist wine retailers / retail sector Flashcards
What is a specialist wine retailer?
List 4 key points !
- ) often independently owned
- ) specialised in wine (style, grapes)
- ) maybe also beer, spirits, cheese, delicatessen
- ) often artisan products
Name 2 well known larger chains of specialist wine retailers!
- ) UK Oddbins
2. ) Republic of Ireland O´Briens
Name 2 well known specialist wine retailers of organic, biodynamic and natural wines!
- ) UK Les Caves des pyranes
2. ) FRA La Cave de Papilles
Name 2 well known specialist wine retailers of premium to super premium wines!
(Fine wine retailers)
- ) UK Hedonism
- ) FRA Millesima (Bordeaux)
= Also en primeur
Name 3 advantages and 1 disadvantages for a producer selling their wines through a specialist wine retailer!
advantages:
- specialist tend to focus und smaller producer
- average price is higher
- better margin
disadvantage:
- costs for distributor for knowing the outlets
Name 5 advantages and 1 disadvantage for the costumer buying wine at a specialist wine retailer!
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