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Manufacturer-wholesaler lawsuit shows just how Kafkaesque the whole thing is

17 hr ago

Reviews of wines that don’t need their own post, Look for it on the fourth Friday of each month. This month, four white wines to ponder (which includes…

Mar 24

Of course it is, but that hasn’t stopped the wine business from embracing it – to its detriment

Mar 23

Once more, South Africa sets an example for the rest of the world

Mar 22

This week’s wine news: Producer finds way for to put nutrition facts on $17 wine, plus Wine Industry Insight is sold, and Cellar Tracker celebrates 10…

Mar 21

Once more with feeling – white Burgundy for the Big Guy

Mar 20

The Wine Curmudgeon pairs wine with some of his favorite recipes in this occasional feature. This edition: three wines with a simple, every day split…

Mar 17

How equating drinking with cigarettes will save us from alcohol

Mar 16

Italian red offers Chianti-style value

Mar 15

This week’s wine news: Chile’s Concha y Toro wants to go upscale, plus legendary wine retailer Sherry-Lehmann has more problems and Prosecco sales climb

Mar 14

Uncertainty in the short term – and probably even more uncertainty after that

Mar 13

History tends to repeat itself, and especially when it comes to booze

Mar 10

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