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As belts gets tighter, there's no need to sacrifice quality for cost. Just turn to the independents for excellent wines at great prices Rich pickings: autumn vineyards in Burgandy, one of many classic regions where The Bunch is sourcing low-cost alternatives to the big names What are wine lovers to do during this wretched credit crisis? Perhaps we should all give up going to restaurants for a start. I have always resented the mark-ups that many establishments charge on their wine – often three or four times what it would cost to buy a similar bottle on the high street – but never more so than in this cash-strapped climate. It's far better to go to a supermarket or wine merchant and spend a lot less on something that's of much greater quality and drink it at home, or in a local bring-your-own (BYO) restaurant. The other day,... [read full story]
