Wine drinkers scale down their selections

In this economy, it's about price versus taste
GLADSTONE -- In this economy, people are looking for the best, most efficient buy possible; and that holds true for the liquor industry, especially wine.

Local retailers, like the Grain 'n' Grape say they've definitely noticed a change in wine purchases.

Workers say more people are looking for the cheaper wines, instead of buying the more expensive bottles.  The store is working around the new trend.

"People are looking for a better value for their money because of the economic state," says Sheila Wedell, "and we've been keeping track.  We've been only selling a lot of great value wines."

Wedell says she's also seen an increase in sales in wine-making supplies, saying more people are now starting to make their own wine.