Episode 10: Is Wine Under Attack? Tom Wark Weighs In

In this episode of Bottled Up, Daniel Posner sits down with Tom Wark to talk Napa vs. Sonoma, the current state of the wine industry, and the growing anti-alcoholmovement putting pressure on producers, retailers, and consumers alike. Tom shares why Sonoma is the better wine countryexperience for most travelers, reflects on nearly four decades in the wine business, and breaks down the real challenges facing wine today—from changing consumer habits and health trends to warning labels and declining consumption.The conversation also dives into wine shipping laws, industry fear around lawsuits, and why many wine organizations have been hesitant to push back publicly. Of course, it wouldn’t be Bottled Up without a little chaos—expect barbecue debates, fraternity stories, hard kombucha hot takes, Italian restaurant recommendations, and an unfiltered look at where the wine world may be headed next.