Independent wine merchant Bottle Apostle to open a second site in Crouch End - Harringay online2024-03-29T15:19:31Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/independent-wine-merchant-bottle-apostle-to-open-a-second-site-in?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A343763&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe enomatic machines were fi…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-02-24:844301:Comment:3437632012-02-24T14:12:57.943ZHugo Readhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/HugoRead
<p>The enomatic machines were first used by the Sampler in Islington, which gives people a chance to try very small amounts of wines that are extremely expensive, like Chateau Petrus for example. It's a very clever system that keeps the wine in a complete vacuum whilst dispensing very small amounts, so lots of good bottles can be kept in the machine for quite a while without getting oxidised. It generated loads of press coverage and was extremely successful, making the Sampler an overnight…</p>
<p>The enomatic machines were first used by the Sampler in Islington, which gives people a chance to try very small amounts of wines that are extremely expensive, like Chateau Petrus for example. It's a very clever system that keeps the wine in a complete vacuum whilst dispensing very small amounts, so lots of good bottles can be kept in the machine for quite a while without getting oxidised. It generated loads of press coverage and was extremely successful, making the Sampler an overnight success.</p>
<p>So with Bottle Apostle following the same route, they're most certainly not missing a trick! It's also not to say there won't be other free tastings as well as the Enomatic samples. I can't wait to go in!</p>
<p></p>
<p>Hugo</p>
<p>(Wine writer, judge and educator).</p>
<p></p> Since this is store number 2,…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-02-24:844301:Comment:3436862012-02-24T10:17:10.677ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>Since this is store number 2, following on the heels of a very successful store number 1, I'm guessing this guy has his tricks covered - but I like your thinking!</p>
<p>Since this is store number 2, following on the heels of a very successful store number 1, I'm guessing this guy has his tricks covered - but I like your thinking!</p> Bah! Always a catch.
Seriousl…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-02-24:844301:Comment:3436822012-02-24T10:00:07.707Zmajureyhttps://harringayonline.com/xn/detail/u_924vri68i96w
<p>Bah! Always a catch.</p>
<p>Seriously though, I think he's missing a trick there. He's more likely to shift stock if the tasting is free -- who would pay for a couple of sips, especially if you have to have a store card? He's better off politely limiting a free-tasting policy than trying to block it.</p>
<p>Bah! Always a catch.</p>
<p>Seriously though, I think he's missing a trick there. He's more likely to shift stock if the tasting is free -- who would pay for a couple of sips, especially if you have to have a store card? He's better off politely limiting a free-tasting policy than trying to block it.</p> A great outfit and good news…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-02-19:844301:Comment:3425872012-02-19T16:29:56.902ZHugo Readhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/HugoRead
<p>A great outfit and good news indeed for the thriving independent wine merchant sector. Can't wait to have a browse and buy some choice samples. Remember everyone, the large supermarkets almost exclusively sell wine that is made in large enough quantity (ie shed loads) to supply their stores. Consequently if you want to find wines from small growers and family owned quality domaines the only way to go is with the independents.</p>
<p></p>
<p>A great outfit and good news indeed for the thriving independent wine merchant sector. Can't wait to have a browse and buy some choice samples. Remember everyone, the large supermarkets almost exclusively sell wine that is made in large enough quantity (ie shed loads) to supply their stores. Consequently if you want to find wines from small growers and family owned quality domaines the only way to go is with the independents.</p>
<p></p> I didn't get the impression t…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-02-11:844301:Comment:3406882012-02-11T10:05:11.929ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>I didn't get the impression the try before you buy was free!</p>
<p>Here's what their website says:</p>
<blockquote><p>Our self-service Enomatic® machines dispense wine directly from the bottle for a small fee – the wine samples are priced according to the value of the wine and are paid for using a free Bottle Apostle smart-card (available in-store).</p>
</blockquote>
<p>I didn't get the impression the try before you buy was free!</p>
<p>Here's what their website says:</p>
<blockquote><p>Our self-service Enomatic® machines dispense wine directly from the bottle for a small fee – the wine samples are priced according to the value of the wine and are paid for using a free Bottle Apostle smart-card (available in-store).</p>
</blockquote> Free tasting? I shall be test…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-02-11:844301:Comment:3407552012-02-11T09:47:51.174Zmajureyhttps://harringayonline.com/xn/detail/u_924vri68i96w
<p>Free tasting? I shall be testing what that means to the limit.</p>
<p>Free tasting? I shall be testing what that means to the limit.</p> Brilliant, it'll be on my doo…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-02-10:844301:Comment:3405002012-02-10T12:26:35.583ZAnettehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Anette
<p>Brilliant, it'll be on my doorstep. soon... <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></p>
<p>Brilliant, it'll be on my doorstep. soon... <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></p>