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Political Bias in Wine Is Not Helpful, But It's Unavoidable
We must be honest enough to recognize our bias, including me.
 • Tom Wark
Lawsuit Challenging CA Wine Distribution Law Could Bring Wholesale Changes
Why can't CA wine retailers buy inventory from out-of-state producers?
 • Tom Wark
In Praise of Colonization (Wine Style)
An "Old World" / "New World" Reality
 • Tom Wark
I'm Not a Doctor, But...
How academics advance an anti-alcohol agenda.
 • Tom Wark
The Three-Tier System is Morally Insolvent
In Georgia we have a perfect example of why the three-tier system must die
 • Tom Wark
Let's Not Complain About the Perfectly Priced $1,000 Wines
The laws of Supply and Demand and Wallet Girth tell us if a wine is worth the price.
 • Tom Wark
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