Mormons, Merlot & The Utah Liquor Monopoly - by Spartacus Falanghina (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a wine broker?</p><br></p>Now, how about a wine broker in the land of archaic liquor laws and an overbearing religion that shuns alcohol, like UTAH?</p><br></p>A job selling wine, a product many consider a hobby or a curiosity, can be one of the most stimulating, rewarding, and intriguing careers in the world. Jobs in the wine industry are highly sought because, at the core level, one is decently compensated for, in its most straightforward description - drinking.</p><br></p>However, if the job entails selling wine in Utah, that makes the job somewhat harder and often ludicrous. As a control state, the local government is tasked with buying and selling all alcoholic beverages over 5% alcohol by volume. Because the state operates a monopoly without competition, they have implemented and erected barriers by limiting products they only want to sell at prices dictated by expensive set state taxes. As if selling alcohol in a monopoly isn't hard enough, the state legislature is predominantly comprised of lawmakers belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since Mormons disdain alcohol, they control it in a way that only makes sense to them.</p> </p>While there are stories about selling wine, winemakers, liquor laws, and Utah politics, certain content illustrates the LDS religion's connection to controlling alcohol while violating the separation of church and state principles of the United States of America.</p> </p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>5.0 out of 5 stars</em></p><p><strong> GREAT READ</strong></p><p>Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021</p><p>Verified Purchase</strong></p><p>This is a fun, educational read about the quirkiness of the Utah alcohol monopoly. Well written and informational. Whether you live in Utah, plan on visiting Utah or are just curious about Utah and it's Mormon politics and policies, this is a smooth read with great storytelling. I personally enjoyed this read very much.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Steve In Libertyville, IL</p><p><em>5.0 out of 5 stars</em></p><p><strong> All-in-One Intrigue, knowledge and entertainment</strong></p><p>Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021</p><p>Verified Purchase</strong></p><p>As a wine aficionado and serial reader, I most often don't get a chance to finish books - am either asleep after a glass or two of merlot, or moving onto the next book or article. It is a rare find for me to have had my attention gripped for an entire book like Mr. Falanghina's. The interlocking 3-part subjects of his book could not have been more amusing, and imparted with the knowledge that comes from a gift of penmanship few self-described C-Students have. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the book to anyone, far and wide. He's a newfound and welcome gift to the writing profession, and I look forward to whatever next subject he may choose to write about.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>VST</p><p><em>5.0 out of 5 stars</em></p><p><strong> Food for thought.</strong></p><p>Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021</p><p>Verified Purchase</strong></p><p>It is past time that the so called leaders go back to sleep and let the grown-ups be grow n-ups</p><br>
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