For East Coast Wine Importers, the Port Workers Strike Brings Fear and Uncertainty

New York Times ^ | 10/1/24 | Eric Asimov

[DallasBiff]

The longshoremen strike that closed ports on the East and Gulf Coasts on Tuesday has left wine importers scrambling to secure their European shipments ahead of the busy holiday season.

Consumers will not see immediate shortages on store shelves or restaurant wine lists, but as Thanksgiving approaches, many may have to find substitutes for their favorite Champagnes or Beaujolais. For importers and others in the trade, the strike by members of the International Longshoremen’s Association union, who are seeking increased wages, comes as the wine industry struggles with lagging sales. Consumption of wine diminished over the last year, and studies pointed to the potential health risks of alcoholic beverages.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: brie; cheese; newyorktimes; strike; wine

[DallasBiff]

Oh my, the wine and cheese crowd at The New York Times are freaking out about the longshoreman's strike.

[BenLurkin]

I’m sure that Kamala’s Chardonnay fountain will continue to serve nothing but the very best.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

“the wine and cheese crowd at The New York Times are freaking out”

Could there be any greater calamity for the USA?

[butlerweave]

It’s berry picking time so MAKE YOUR OWN

[Billthedrill]

Personally I have my Chateau Lafite flown in on a private jet. It saves time.

OK, it's really Two Buck Chuck on a scooter. At least it's domestic.

[DallasBiff]

Kamala going into her inner Marie Antoinette, “Let them drink wine”.

[Billthedrill]

Oh, and on the cheese front, I just checked my basement. Plenty of spray cans left.

[SaveFerris]

[For East Coast Wine Importers, the Port Workers Strike Brings Fear and Uncertainty]

[Could there be any greater calamity for the USA?]

I can't imagine the horror that they are facing.....

What if George Costanza brought them some Pepsi and Ring Dings? Cosmo Kramer likes Ring Dings? Oh the Beaujolais and the Chardonnay....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldum0e7-2yc&t=3s

Would that alleviate some of their fears?

[billorites]

[SaveFerris]

Oh man. Cheese in an aerosol can?

It’s party time! Let me get my t-shirt with the tuxedo printed on it.

If you got Ritz crackers....we are so gonna have a good time.

[SaxxonWoods]

When it comes to the strike I question the timing. If workers went on strike and asked for part ownership of the companies, I’d be on their side about working something out.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Sacre bleu! Pas de problème. Welch's grape juice with a shot of grain alcohol will do the trick just as well.

Ask Hillary. She knows.

[gundog]

”All of that muscatel...ruined?”

[cuban leaf]

Great. I gotta stock up on toilet paper AND wine?!

[cuban leaf]

Hey, a little 7-up will do wonders for two buck chuck!

[SaveFerris]

He was in an old Twilight Zone - maybe Cliff Robertson and the ventriloquist dummy(?)

[gundog]

Yeah...I’ve seen him in a few roles. Decent actor...

[wally_bert]

If I drank, give me a Carsini wine anytime.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

#11: "When it comes to the strike I question the timing."

Yes! All that beaujolais nouveau ruined! Now they will have to sell it as beaujolais oldveau.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

“ Now they will have to sell it as beaujolais oldveau”

Old beaujolais…otherwise known as red wine vinegar.