When are “facts” true but somewhat misleading or at the very least, open to interpretation? In a new report by the Marine Institute, the Californian wine industry is depicted as fully owned and controlled by large, global alcohol focused corporations, debunking many hard working, dedicated, tax paying small family wineries, that yes…. do exist.

If all industries faced the same impediments to sales and distribution there would be outrage from all quarters. Although alcohol sales and distribution requires regulation, the Prohibition era laws still in effect today need rethinking.