Congress cool to mail-order debate, at least for now
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A number of wine distributors and wholesales in several states have been effective in enacting laws that prevent consumers from having wine shipped directly to them. A Congressional subcommittee that heard a proposal to make such shipments even tougher did not appear inclined to intervene.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1997
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Creation of an empire
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Kimpton has purchased rundown properties an renovated them in the elegant European style. He has 12 hotels in San Francisco, and many house fine restaurants, such as Postrio. Most rooms in his hotels are priced at less than $150 per night.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1993
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Our top 100 values: American wines lead the way to great bargains
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The top 100 table wine values are predominately wines made in the US, especially for top 50 white wines list. Values made by foreign wineries populate the top 50 red wines list. Few of the wines selected cost more than $10 per bottle.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
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