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  "path": "/articles/wine-list-five-signs-ripoff-five-signs-great-deal/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-27T12:30:19.000Z",
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  "tags": [
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    "cellar",
    "restaurants",
    "Sommelier",
    "trade",
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    "5 Signs a Restaurant’s Wine List Is a Rip-Off (and 5 Signs You’re About to Get a Great Deal)",
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  "textContent": "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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "title": "5 Signs a Restaurant’s Wine List Is a Rip-Off (and 5 Signs You’re About to Get a Great Deal)"
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