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For East Coast Wine Importers, the Port Workers Strike Brings Fear and Uncertainty
New York Times ^ | 10/1/24 | Eric Asimov

Posted on 10/03/2024 10:25:11 AM PDT by 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.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: brie; cheese; newyorktimes; strike; wine
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Oh my, the wine and cheese crowd at The New York Times are freaking out about the longshoreman's strike.
1 posted on 10/03/2024 10:25:11 AM PDT by DallasBiff
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To: DallasBiff

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


2 posted on 10/03/2024 10:26:33 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: DallasBiff

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

Could there be any greater calamity for the USA?


3 posted on 10/03/2024 10:27:49 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (May the soy boys, feminazis, and alphabet weirdos choke on the toxic fumes of our masculinity)
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To: DallasBiff

It’s berry picking time so MAKE YOUR OWN


4 posted on 10/03/2024 10:28:32 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: DallasBiff
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.

5 posted on 10/03/2024 10:30:13 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: BenLurkin

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


6 posted on 10/03/2024 10:30:22 AM PDT by DallasBiff (Apology not accepted.la is not the sharpest knife in the drawer)
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To: DallasBiff

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


7 posted on 10/03/2024 10:34:00 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: ProtectOurFreedom; Larry Lucido; gundog; Kenny Bania
[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?


8 posted on 10/03/2024 10:35:24 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: DallasBiff

9 posted on 10/03/2024 10:36:27 AM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: Billthedrill

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.


10 posted on 10/03/2024 10:37:04 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: DallasBiff

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.


11 posted on 10/03/2024 10:38:37 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods (.You will suffer from one: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret. )
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To: DallasBiff
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.

12 posted on 10/03/2024 10:39:32 AM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. -- Psalm 106)
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To: SaveFerris

”All of that muscatel...ruined?”

13 posted on 10/03/2024 10:40:32 AM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: DallasBiff

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


14 posted on 10/03/2024 10:41:53 AM PDT by cuban leaf (2024 is going to be one for the history books, like 1939. And 2025 will be more so, like 1940-1945.)
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To: Billthedrill

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


15 posted on 10/03/2024 10:43:02 AM PDT by cuban leaf (2024 is going to be one for the history books, like 1939. And 2025 will be more so, like 1940-1945.)
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To: gundog

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


16 posted on 10/03/2024 10:43:05 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

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


17 posted on 10/03/2024 10:46:12 AM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: gundog

If I drank, give me a Carsini wine anytime.


18 posted on 10/03/2024 10:51:07 AM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: SaxxonWoods
#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.

19 posted on 10/03/2024 10:51:30 AM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. -- Psalm 106)
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“ Now they will have to sell it as beaujolais oldveau”

Old beaujolais…otherwise known as red wine vinegar.


20 posted on 10/03/2024 10:53:52 AM PDT by Scott from the Left Coast (Peak crazy is almost here.)
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