Originally published on January 21, 2008.
So today I wanted to map out my monthly features, initial 3-bottle sample packs and the tasting program for the next month or so. And maybe even draft the first edition of the store newsletter. And write a bit about the store concept, why it’s here and so on. Didn’t quite happen that way.
But I did place orders. Lots and lots of orders. Two of the bigger distributors in the state (importers sell wine to distributors, who then sell to stores and restaurants, who then sell to you) come off of a week-long shut down tomorrow. Which means I haven’t been able to get deliveries from them since January 11th. And a number of the other guys were on holiday today, so no deliveries since last Friday. So all of the wine sold between then and now needs to be replaced. And since my forecasting isn’t all that great 1 month into the game, I’m in need of much wine.
So I didn’t get much done – at least there will be wine on the shelves!