5 Signs a Restaurant’s Wine List Is a Rip-Off (and 5 Signs You’re About to Get a Great Deal)

Commodities like milk, eggs, and bread are signposts for the general state of the economy. When a gallon, carton, and loaf cost around a few bucks, things are usually stable. But if those prices tick upward, it might be cause for alarm. Ever heard of a “recession indicator?” The price-to-quality ratio for wine, on the other hand, is much less standardized. Add on restaurant markups, and it becomes even more convoluted. Most consumers don’t know if a high-priced Bordeaux is a good value or that a $40 bottle from the Languedoc is a steal. The article 5 Signs a Restaurant’s Wine List Is a Rip-Off (and 5 Signs You’re About to Get a Great Deal) appeared first on VinePair.