Weekly Wine Show

This episode we bring you interesting wine news for Spring 2017, plus our reactions and opinions. Articles we cover:   “Ignore the Snobs, Drink the Cheap, Delicious Wine” by Bianca Bosker. New York Times.  Summary: Bianca Bosker says mass-produced, committee-designed wines deserve love too.   “Wine Legislation Roundup: A Consumer's Guide to 2017 State Politics” by Emma Balter. Wine Spectator. Summary: We touch on bills being considered in Indiana regarding a tax break for beer made with locally grown ingredients, and labeling standards in Texas   “Minnesota wineries challenge state law requiring use of homegrown grapes” by David Chanen. Star Tribune.  Summary: Two Minnesota wineries are suing the MN Department of Public Safety over a law that says 51% of a MN winery's production must come from grapes grown in MN.   “How a biotech start-up is making expensive wines without grapes“ by Chris Morris. CNBC Summary: Ava Winery, a start-up out of San Francisco, is making wine without grapes. The