Cheap imported wine is killing California vinyards

[Mac-7]

This really makes me angry

I cant believe how stupid our politicians in Washington DC are

I know the usual globalist suspects will chime in with the Free Trade excuse

And to add insult to injury, the feds are not only allowing foreign competition to drive American farmers out of business, but Washington is in fact subsidizing the imported wine

Isnt that insane?

Can anyone here defend this globalist stupidity?

 

[TheGreatSatan]

California could make cheap wine if their government didn't suck.

 

[excalibur]

Way too many 'cult' wines from California, many of which are overpriced and overrated.

 

[Mac-7]

Way too many 'cult' wines from California, many of which are overpriced and overrated.

I see your point

Cult wines are too expensive for homeless street bums to afford

Which is unfair to the wino’s

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Aww no one wants to buy Gavin Newsom's wine. Take tskl

 

[excalibur]

I see your point

Cult wines are too expensive for homeless street bums to afford

Which is unfair to the wino’s

I used to deal in those cult wines, just ridiculous now what they go for, but still, you can make a profit reselling certain ones, not as before, but with a few very select ones such as Screaming Eagle or Sine Qua Non and a few others. But getting them from the winery costs a lot and getting on the lists is nearly impossible.

 

[Concerned American]

California could make cheap wine if their government didn't suck.

Gallo became the largest winery in the world by satisfying every niche--from cheapest to some really good stuff.

 

[toobfreak]

This really makes me angry
I cant believe how stupid our politicians in Washington DC are

It isn't stupidity, it is corruption. Our politicians have all been bought out by foreign companies.
Duckthorn makes a really awesome Merlow I use in one of my blends.

And to add insult to injury, the feds are not only allowing foreign competition to drive American farmers out of business, but Washington is in fact subsidizing the imported wine

Until Trump got in, our government has been one of the greatest obstacles to the success of this country. Probably close to 90% of the potential of this country is being suppressed, bled, or given away by greedy and corrupt politicians, that is the only way much of the rest of the world has risen to compete against us. Trump has a near insurmountable task ahead of him if he is to undo half of it.

 

[Concerned American]

Way too many 'cult' wines from California, many of which are overpriced and overrated.

Seems to be common in adult beverages of late. Distilleries, micro breweries and of course wineries have been the dream of every young entrepreneur for decades.

 

[cnm]

This really makes me angry

I cant believe how stupid our politicians in Washington DC are

What really makes me angry are stupid posters posting 40 minute vids without giving a precis.

I can't believe they think we'd actually sit here and watch someone bitch for over 40 minutes.

Oh well, it's their argument that doesn't get seen.

Care to expand on the 'subsidies'?

 

[cnm]

Probably close to 90% of the potential of this country is being suppressed, bled, or given away by greedy and corrupt politicians

Well they are American, what did you expect, honesty?

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[elektra]

California made water to expensive by building expensive wond and solar. Now the people who financed the politicians dont like what they reaped?

 

[Doc7505]

This really makes me angry

I cant believe how stupid our politicians in Washington DC are

I know the usual globalist suspects will chime in with the Free Trade excuse

And to add insult to injury, the feds are not only allowing foreign competition to drive American farmers out of business, but Washington is in fact subsidizing the imported wine

Isn't that insane?

Can anyone here defend this globalist stupidity?

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On the other hand California wine is overpriced.
I remember when you could buy a gallon of Gallo Piasano Red Table wine for $10.00

 

[Mac-7]

What really makes me angry are stupid posters posting 40 minute vids without giving a precis.

I can't believe they think we'd actually sit here and watch someone bitch for over 40 minutes.

Oh well, it's their argument that doesn't get seen.

Care to expand on the 'subsidies'?

Sure, anything I can do to assist people who are too incurious or too lazy to inform themsslves

Since 2004 the feds have waived the alcohol tax for imported wine

Why congress and the Bush Administration decided to do that can only be explained by globalism

 

[luiza]

California could make cheap wine if their government didn't suck.

It does make a lot of cheap wine and sends it here and Continental Europe .
I am well aware that the top wines are superb but very expensive for Sheeplets .
But the Cali. cheap end Red, White and Zinfandels are ghastly .

Almost as though you are carrying out a Hate campaign .
With South America in particular producing so much top quality at good prices -- Argentina and Chile -- you are now only appealing to Piss Artists with no money in Happy Team GB Land .

 

[Mac-7]

California made water to expensive by building expensive wond and solar. Now the people who financed the politicians dont like what they reaped?

I gather that the majority of voters in California are do clueless they may not even know government is destroying an important industry in thst state

 

[cnm]

Since 2004 the feds have waived the alcohol tax for imported wine

That is not a subsidy. Is there one?

 

[cnm]

Since 2004 the feds have waived the alcohol tax for imported wine

Why congress and the Bush Administration decided to do that can only be explained by globalism

I suppose that's why Chump didn't reimpose it.

 

[Mac-7]

That is not a subsidy. Is there one?

I understand

Because the government is not paying the importers but rather just giving them a tax break

But “subsidy” is the most practical word to use for what happens

 

[Mac-7]

I suppose that's why Chump didn't reimpose it.

I dont know

He should, dont you think?