Since gas is over $4 a gallon, United States retailers are rationing rice, and the government is sending out $600 “economic stimulus checks” I’ve decided to run a new weekly feature called WTF. It will focus on some new/newish product that is being sold for some insanely expensive amount of money. And, as an homage to those “get the look for less” types of services, I’ll also post the less expensive equivalent to the ridiculously priced item featured. I am open to any and all suggestions for candidates, just send me an e-mail if you’ve got one.
Krug recently introduced Clos d’Ambonnay 1995, a single estate Champagne made entirely of Pinot Noir grapes. And it has the distinction of carrying one of the highest-ever price tags for a newly released wine, currently estimated at $3,000 to $3,300 per bottle. There isn’t a definite price yet, because it hasn’t been released.
So that’s the high end swill for pimps like Paris Hilton and Jay-Z. Well, us mere mortals don’t have to suffer with ginger ale, just to look like we’re drinking champagne…although I’ve been known to do that when I’m nursing a monster of a hangover and the thought of putting any more alcohol in my body is enough to make my body convulse into dry heaves. (you can thank me later for that tip). So the alternative bubbly, for the economically challenged, is Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label. The retail on the bottle is under $50 and you can usually find this in clubs and restaurants.
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