This wine warrior wants Utah’s next ballot initiative to be liquor privatization
Proceeds from his book, “Mormons, Merlot and the Utah Liquor Monopoly,” would help fund a push by voters.
(Photo courtesy of Spartacus Falanghina) Spartacus Falanghina is the pen name for a former liquor broker turned author. He wants Utah to get serious about privatizing liquor sales.
Kathy Stephenson covers food, dining, alcohol policy and features. A Utah native and University of Utah graduate, she has been a reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune for more than 30 years.