The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

Episode 317

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you!

Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz

In this landmark episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark sit down with a true titan of the industry and a recent headline-maker: Victor Owen Schwartz.

As the founder and president of VOS Selections, a premier New York-based importer and distributor, Victor shares the incredible journey of his career—one that started not with a vineyard, but with a bold letter to the legendary British wine expert Steven Spurrier.

We dive deep into the mechanics of the industry, the complexities of the Three-Tier System, and the realities of wine taxes. However, the conversation takes a historic turn as we discuss Victor's role as the plaintiff in the 2025 Supreme Court case, Schwartz vs. Trump.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

The Spark: How a single letter to Steven Spurrier launched a lifelong career.
Industry Insights: A masterclass on importing, distributing, and navigating the Three-Tier System.
The Legal Battle: The inside story of the Supreme Court case that shook the trade.
The Win: Detailed analysis of Victor's successful challenge against tariffs and what it means for the future of wine.
A Surprising Correspondence: The story behind the personal letter Victor received from former VP Mike Pence.

Connect with Our Guest and Show:

VOS Selections: www.vosselections.com
The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW): www.thewww.wine

Cheers

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Kim and Mark

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