Wine-fed beef
Some British Columbia ranchers are feeding wine to their cows then selling the meat to high-end restaurants. Sort of a Canadian version of Kobe beef. I have no idea if it actually works or is a gimmick, but at least the cows are happy. I mean if you're going to the slaughter you might as well do it drunk.
There's a Facebook page called "OMG I so need a glass of wine or I'm going to sell my kids." It's a place for stressed-out working moms to go and vent. For the non-mothers there's the more generic "I need a glass of wine" page. "OMG I need a glass of wine ..." has turned into a real business as they sell cute merchandise.
Wine vending machines
Pennsylvania has installed wine vending machines so you don't have to bother a clerk. Except for the guy watching every move you make while you swipe your ID, look into a camera to compare you with your ID, and then blow in a breathalyzer to be sure you're not already drunk. I wonder if the store is supposed to call the cops if you're over the legal limit? Or maybe the vending machine does an auto-dial to the highway patrol.
Cheap wine ban
The ever-knowledgeable Washington State Liquor Control Board has banned the sale of cheap beer and wine in Spokane to stop public drunkenness. I'm guessing it's OK for those well-enough off to get drunk on the state's high-end Cabernet, but not so good for the street bums to get liquored up on Thunderbird. I'm waiting for Gallo to sue to end this discrimination.
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