By Evan Dawson, Managing Editor  How do you live vicariously through Lenn Thompson? (And why would you want to?) What are "wines of joy"? Is it time for an AOC system for New York wines?  We think this is one of the most insightful posts yet in this series. If you're a consumer, this is dense but tremendously educational when it comes to how the wines you want end up in the stores you visit. If you're in the industry, there is wisdom here. Rick Rainey is the Director of Sales Education for Winebow, an American importer and distributor. He…