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The Wine Press: Wine Gets Political
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The Wine Press: Wine Gets Political

All the news that's fit to drink.

Today in Wine News: The United States will be holding its presidential election on Tuesday, November 5, but the food and wine industry is already bracing for change no matter who is elected president. 

In an age where more people are choosing to abstain from alcohol, how will farm workers and restaurants thrive over the next four years? Moreover, how would changes to farm policy and taxes on alcohol and other imports affect life for all Americans in the near future? 

Keep listening to learn more.

A table setting from a media preview of the 2022 State Dinner with President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo Credit: Andrew Harnik/AP Photo.

In Other News

Here are some additional highlights from the week:

Marcelo Aguero has been appointed the new CEO for Kobrand Corporation. He is the first person of color to hold the position in Kobrand’s 80 year history.

Chile has established its newest D.O. on Easter Island.

And finally, the world’s most visible custody fight over a winery has taken a new turn. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have roped Campari into a new lawsuit regarding the distribution of their Provençal rosé brand, Miraval.


That’s all the news this week. Thank you for listening to The Wine Press!

We’ll be back next Thursday with a new crop of wine news. Until then, cheers and happy drinking!

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The Wine Press is your weekly dose of wine news, covered in 15 minute episodes. Tune in each Thursday for the most eye-catching news from the wine world and beyond!
Host Maria Banson is a Certified Sommelier living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband. Maria is the author of Brunello Bombshell, a blog that pairs wine with movies, TV shows, and more. She enjoys listening to Verdi operas and singing "Libiamo" while drinking Special Club Champagne... or old Brunello.