he first consideration in acquiring wine is to have a realistic idea of the establishment's potential supply and demand. Bear in mind that customers at any level expect a wine's price to reflect its quality.
Before buying any wine, taste it several times, preferably after acquiring samples in different places. Control not only its class, but also the quality of bottles, labels, capsules, cartons or crates and, above all, the condition of corks.
Prestigious and expensive wines require more care in tasting and more attention to the potential of each vintage. When stocking wines for aging from great vintages, try to buy early and in adequate supply to meet demands for years to come, thus avoiding future price increases. Beware of special discounts for quantities.
