One of the joys of buying 12 of the same bottle is "vertical tasting." Open one bottle every six months. You’ll notice how the fruit notes mellow and the tannins soften. It’s a low-cost way to educate your palate on how wine actually ages.
Unless you are stocking a cellar for aging, a "house case" should be versatile. Use this ratio to build a balanced 12-bottle box: how to buy wine by the case
Bubbles or a premium "splurge" bottle kept on hand so you aren’t rushing to the store when good news arrives. 3. Where to Pull the Trigger One of the joys of buying 12 of
You don’t always need 12 of the same bottle. Many shops offer a "mixed case" discount, applying the 10-15% off as long as you hit the 12-bottle threshold. 2. Strategic Selection: The 6-4-2 Rule Unless you are stocking a cellar for aging,
The primary motivator for buying in bulk is the most independent retailers and big-box stores offer.