When I was in Meijer’s (regional grocery chain) the other day, I notice a big sign advertising “Clearance Sale!”. When I checked it out, I noticed that they had wine on sale.

Now, when ever I see wine on a clearance sale, I am always skeptical. If wine is on sale, then there must be a reason for the sale such as “no one buys it because it is really bad stuff.” So, I looked over the selection.

I saw a lot of wine in fancy bottles which usually means that the contents are not that good. So, unless I am just looking for a fancy bottle, I will usually pass on these selections.

But, I also saw some wine in traditional bottles. What is wrong with these I thought? Bad vintage? No, too expensive. Even though an $80 bottle of wine is marked down to $65, it is still too expensive for most people.

Personally, the most that I have ever spent on a bottle of wine is $30 and only then because I couldn’t find anything comparable for less.

I wonder what they do with the wine when they can’t even sell it on a clearance sale?