A winery goes under

[Jenise]

Never even heard of this winery, Aldrice. It's here in Washington. No idea who owns it. Forensically, the pictures on the auction site tell quite a story: probably a fairly recent startup, and one that went all-in on production and Woodinville tasting room. They bought all the equipment one might need even if it sits idle 48 weeks of the year, and then best anyone can tell priced the wine based on recovery of investment rather than letting the marketplace determine its value--in a declining market. A sad tale.

https://www.murphyauction.com/Auction/Details/9822#item_list

[David M. Bueker]

Been a lot of that going around.

Never heard of them, but website still active (with upcoming events!)
https://adricewines.wine/pages/about-us
https://adricewines.wine/blogs/events

Seem to have had a bewildering array of wines.
And maybe not a real business plan.

[Jenise]

Been a lot of that going around.

Sure has. But I've never sat thru a picture show like these auction shots and seen what the death of a dream looks like.