Agreed - when I saw that inflation was pretty much nil, I wondered if they had been shopping for a steak or cauliflower lately. Heck, never mind the steak, just ground beef. Heck, never mind the ground beef, six SOUP BONES with marrow were $12 the other day.
The only thing I can think is that perhaps gas and heating fuel are low enough that it’s offsetting the ridiculous price of groceries. Thankfully, wine is holding steady.
Isn't that wonderful? IMO, the wine industry is one of the last bastions of capitalism in the US.
If you like a white wine that's on the sweet side, I recommend a Piesport Spatlese or Auslese. IMO, Piesport gets a bad rap, particularly the Michelsberg vineyards. These wines meet the government specifications for terms such as Spatlese or Auslese.
You can usually buy a bottle of Auslese for around $15. A similar vintage from a "name" town such as Graach or Urzig will fetch upwards of $40-$50.
Don't get me wrong...I love all Mosel wines, it was my home for over four years. So many fond memories of dozens of winefests, and hours of conversation with my favorite vintner in Zell-Merl.