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# What I'm Reading --
- URL: https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-44/
- Published: 2026-10-13T02:40:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-13T03:26:10.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: What We're Reading

## [Can wine import reforms rescue California grape growers?](https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/10/09/gallagher-california-wine-grapes-import-reforms/?ref=bevnews.net)

Growers say wine imports and tax refunds hurt local grapes. Some vintners say they help exports. (The Press Democrat)

## [How quitting drinking can change marriages and friendships](https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/10/05/how-quitting-drinking-can-upend-marriages-friendships/?ref=bevnews.net)

Drinking less is becoming more common, and the social rules around sobriety are still catching up. (The Washington Post)