June 05, 2009

A Memo to COSTCO, on Learning of Your New 90-Point Low

I was alarmed yesterday to learn from a colleague-the estimable Jeff Siegel, aka winecurmudgeon.com-that Costco has drawn a new line in the 100-point-scale sand, and henceforth will not stock any new wine retailing for $15 or under unless the wine has earned a rating of 90 points or higher.