Category Archives: PLCB
PLCB: Mining Its Own Business?
November 28, 2012The state’s TableLeaf brand is causing a commotion. Read more
Posted in PLCB | Tagged bad wine, Pennsylvania, Pinot Grigio, PLCB | 7 CommentsIs the PLCB Killing Your Wine?
September 17, 2012Read this before you order wine in the summer. Read more
Posted in Commentary, PLCB | Tagged PLCB, shipping, summer | Leave a commentPLCB rolls out direct shipping to PA homes
November 22, 2011Earlier today, the PLCB announced a new service to its “valued customers” via e-mail. Starting this week, consumers can have online orders sent directly to Pennsylvania addresses. According to the e-mail, increased shipping tariffs will apply, to offset the “cost … Read more
Posted in PLCB | Tagged PLCB | Leave a commentReason no. 37 to be wary of PLCB wine
November 2, 2011First, there was sun tea. Now, the Commonwealth introduces UV Vin, the Liquor Control Board’s latest innovation aimed at delivering a superior experience to wine lovers from Allegheny to Ardmore. Sufferin’ sunbeams, the supposed quality of wines sold on PA … Read more
Posted in Commentary, PLCB | Tagged Pennsylvania, PLCB | Leave a commentA word from Craig LaBan on the PLCB
June 29, 2011As a final installment from my interview with Philadelphia Inquirer dining critic Craig LaBan, I’ve decided to share his thoughts about the Commonwealth’s Liquor Control Board and its, more times than not, confounding state of atrophy. I think you may … Read more
Posted in Commentary, PLCB | Tagged New Jersey, Pennsylvania, PLCB | Leave a commentEqual and opposite: Frustrated in Philly finds wine choice in Florida
May 15, 2011Here’s the action: Philly area wine lover flies his family to the Florida Keys for vacation. Once checked in, he makes a provisions run to the local Publix supermarket where, rounding the fruit section, he finds a floor-to-ceiling aisle dedicated … Read more
Posted in PLCB, Travel | Tagged Florida, Pennsylvania, Travel | 7 Comments
