Ca Vintners Fight Tax Threat

In California the wine industry is facing a proposed tax hike six times higher than its current level to help combat California’s giant budget deficit. LA Times reporter Jerry Hirsch featured an article today on the issue, pointing out that “Two Buck Chuck,” or Charles Shaw wine, would no longer sell for $1.99. Instead it would sell for about $2.29 or $2.49 a bottle. Trader Joe’s, which exclusively sells the famous wine, hasn’t taken a price increase since it hit