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 🍷🍷🍷 Kim and Mark #WinePodcast #VOSSelections #WineIndustry #SupremeCourt #SchwartzVsTrump #WineTariffs #ThreeTierSystem #WineEducation #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #WineImporting

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