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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | DR. VINO SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 Champagne, French binge, Chicago – sipped and spit Meanwhile, Illinois now has an increased tax on wine , rising $0.13 SPIT: Bling champagne. An unnamed source cites declines of 50-85% in champagne sales with pricey stuff hit hardest. The story by Alice Feiring in this weekend’s WSJ. magazine also suggest price wars may be imminent. SPIT: reporting on Champagne. per bottle to $0.28. | | | | | | | -
WINE TASTING GUY | MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 The BATTLE for direct shipping rages on That hasn't been too hard to do when you have states like Illinois passing anti-consumer laws in the face of massive consumer opposition. I'm catching up on emails as I attempt to recover from a very busy Israel trip. An interesting read for anyone who is hoping to (legally) sell wines online. link]. That is the American way. TOM: Yes. MORE >> -
DR. VINO | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Wine vote carries Obama to victory! Finally, and prosaically, Illinois was the number two state (behind much larger California) for Champagne and sparkling wine. Illinois. Obama beat McCain by 53 - 46 percent in the popular vote. The logic of the electoral college broadened this to a 68 - 32 percent victory. percent of all wine consumed in America. percent of the total. MORE >>
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