Archive: https://archive.today/Ua8Ux From the post: >>The second largest alcohol distributor in the US has announced it is pulling out of California, blaming rising costs of doing business in the state. Texas-based Republic National Distributing has said that it will no longer do business in California after September 2. This has sent more than 2,500 drinks brands scrambling to find a new wholesaler and distributor in the state, which is famous in large part for its wine production. The departure of a wholesale giant from the largest wine market in the US is also a warning sign for an industry which is already struggling as Americans increasingly cut back on alcohol.