Who Determines The Price of A Bottle of Wine

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I agree, that's a great article uoted by Newsie.

TL, your best bet is to shop in the larger markets. Sounds like you're in the Tyler/Marshall area; if so, Dallas is where you'll find the best selection. If you're further south, go to Spec's in Houston (see www.specsonline.com). Try checking the phone books in those cities and calling wine shops and asking if they host tastings; you can then time your visits to coincide with those to obtain free tastes of wines the shops are featuring at those times (usually at discounted prices).

Living in a dry county, you'll need to work at it to find a supply of wines to suit your tastes. You might also consider getting into local politics to work for a change in the "local option".

We had that phony "club membership" drill here in the San Antonio area when I came of age back in the early 60's.... in fact, it was used throughout the state. Fortunately, the residents of most Texas counties have long since voted to go "wet" if only for the revenue alcohol generates.