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1/16/2017 Sadly, it’s been some time since I’ve been able to write anything, at least anything worth reading. But, there’s been many changes going on in recent months. There were little events like Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years and friend’s and family’s birthdays and home renovations and car repairs, you know, normal life. Thankfully, despite my break from writing, I did not take a break from wine. Keep reading. One of the things I love most about the wine business is not actually the wine. Of course, that's good, too, but some of the most rewarding experiences I've had have been because of the people, not the wine. This past weekend I helped organize an event for a retailer that brought in several winemakers from Napa Valley to pour and promote their wine. Most of them I had spent time with before, and I was glad to get to do so again.
Keep reading. Direct Shipping Wine
9/30/16 If you've been buying anything for any amount of time, or you've ever been on the Internet, you've probably heard of Amazon. You can buy just about anything there, from clothes to books, electronics and home goods. One thing you probably can't buy on Amazon? Wine. They've just recently started offering wine for sale, but only in 18 states. The reason for this is that each state has its own complicated wine shipping laws that make it incredibly challenging for companies like Amazon to ship wine. Want a pair of jeans or the new Harry Potter book? No problem. That bottle of chardonnay you love? Try again. It seems simple that you should be able to buy what you want, from wherever you want, so why can't you do this with wine? Keep reading. |
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