Ep. 146: Import Outrage and Export Heroics

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Ep. 146: Import Outrage and Export Heroics

FromThe Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Mar 27, 2024

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A winemaker takes back his brand from a big ol' private equity firm. A surprising amount of American wine is not actually American. Organic wine importers are completely freaking out, and we don't blame them. Washington State is throwing British Columbia a lifeline. These are the four wine news stories wer're following this week.

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Ep. 146: Import Outrage and Export Heroics

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