Round 3 for WIGS (Wine In Grocery Stores)

Manila Wine Shop reports news about wine: Round 3 for WIGS (Wine in Grocery Stores)
June 13, 2011
Albany/Canandaigua, N.Y. — In Albany circles the issue has become known as “WIGS” and some of its supporters have been called “WIGS” which stands for Wine In Grocery Stores. This is now the third budget season in a row where the debate over WIGS has been kicked around in Albany.
The last two years have become heated battles with the legislation attached to former-Governor David Paterson’s proposed budget. This year the one significant change to the debate is that the Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears content to allow this issue to be debated on the merits, separate from his budget plan.
But the WIGS debate remains a well-funded effort from those in support of the concept. In fact, a renewed effort and website has dubbed those supporters “GRAPES” which stands for Generating Revenue And Promoting Employment Statewide.
Liquor store owners, largely unified in opposition of WIGS, have long since adopted “The Last Store on Main Street” identity and are prepared for “Round 3” in this fight against…GRAPES?
“I’ve been fighting grapes my whole career trying to get the best quality grapes and making the best wines when I was in wine-making at one time,” Don Bombace, owner of Bombace Liquors in Farmington said with a chuckle. Bombace is a regional representative for the lobby fighting to keep wine out of grocery stores.
“They (supporters of WIGS) are trying to come up with new concepts and new ideas,” Bombace said of the renewed WIGS effort. “Their old concepts did not work it didn’t make sense then, it’s not going to make sense now.”
Studies and statistics on both sides of the debate are presented as ways of supporting one argument or another. Liquor store owners say WIGS could cost the state 5,000 jobs because liquor stores would close and downsize. A recent study from the GRAPES group argues that WIGS would create 6,000 jobs and provide the state with hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue.
Be it in Albany on the legislative floor or in Canandaigua around a lunch table, the debate always seems to come back to one thing: Jobs.
“I’m totally against it, my husband drives for Empire Merchants which is an alcohol distributing company and he needs a job right now,” Kelly Eldredge said of her opposition to the WIGS proposal. “We don’t need to lose any more jobs and I feel that that would definitely lose jobs.”
“It doesn’t make a whole lot of difference to me. I think if people want to purchase wine they’re going to go to where they can get, whether it’s convenience or a small-town liquor store,” Sue Herendeen whose husband is in the wine-making business said. “I’d hate to put her husband out of work but the more wine we need to make the sales, the more wine my husband makes”

Source:http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/wine-in-grocery-stores-WIGS-GRAPES-debate-liquor/K4gtsZE36Ei9KseZ4d6wxg.csp

Although the Philippines is not known for being the wine capital of Asia, Clark Pampanga is the most frequently visited destination for wine lovers in Cebu, Angeles City and Manila to shop for some good vintage wine. The famous wine shop outside Manila called Clark Wine Center is the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

This wine shop in Clark is highly recommended as one of the best places to buy wine in Pampanga. Clark Freeport is just outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

Established in 2002, YATS WINE CELLARS is a wholly-owned business unit of Hong Kong-based Yats International which owns and operates resort, wine shops, wine bars and fine-dining restaurant properties in Clark Freeport in The Philippines. YATS WINE CELLARS caters to a clientele of discerning wine lovers from all over the world. Besides a good selection of wine for everyday enjoyment, YATS offers a unique selection of aged vintage wines made available to wine enthusiasts at remarkably affordable prices. Vintages span over a century and the selection of old- and new-world wines covers all major wine regions.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Click here to contact Clark Wine Center in Clark Pampanga for inquiries and orders.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. Highly recommended fine dining restaurant in Manila for special occasion is Yats Restaurant & Wine Lounge located in the famous Mimosa Leisure Estate in Clark Pampanga. Situated near this popular restaurant in Clark is the Mimosa Golf Course as well as the Mimosa Clark Casino. This top rated restaurant near Angeles City Pampanga in Clark Philippines is frequently used for private parties and corporate functions such as board meetings and other gatherings. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

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Besides good restaurants to wine and dine near Manila, Subic or in Angeles City Pampanga, Clark Philippines, those requiring assistance for hotel and resort bookings in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines may log on to http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com for more information and reservations.

The lifestyle in Clark Pampanga is quite unique. For more information about shopping, sports, golf, leisure, hotel accommodation, where to see and visit, what to do, where to wine and dine and good places to hang out, relax, have a drink with friends, child-friendly establishments, log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

Wine lovers looking for a special bottle or something that is of great value and special discounts might log on to this web site to shop for fine vintage wines
http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Those visitors who plan to relax and unwind in Angeles City, Subic, Pampanga, Clark Philippines might make an effort to book a room at the famous beach and lake resort Clearwater Resort & Country Club. This famous hotel in Clark Pampanga is frequently visited by families with children looking for a good place in Clark to see, a good holiday destination for the family to relax and unwind in the beautiful outdoor facilities. For more information, log on to www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com