It appears New Jersey wineries are actively working with state legislators to enact legislation that may soon open the doors for wine shipping by both in and out of state wineries. The direct shipping bill SB766 which passed the state Senate in 2010 is expected to be fast tracked along with companion bill AB1702. [...]
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Pennsylvania’s Winery Neighbors In The Garden State Are Beginning To Flourish.
Pennsylvania’s neighbors in the Garden State of New Jersey have recently begun to emerge as wine producers. With 39 wineries and eight more waiting for licenses, wine production in the state has improved dramatically in recent years. Thus, I look forward to including more posts on New Jersey’s winery/hospitality industry and to address their [...]
Pennsylvania Wineries: The Battle For Direct To Consumer Wine Shipping Continues
Proponents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s push for winery direct shipping laws will find this interesting. The lines in the sand are being drawn and the wine wars continue!
H.R. 5034 negatively affecting direct shipping of wine to consumers is gaining steam in Congress. An investigation by Wine Spectator reveals the campaign contributions [...]
New Jersey Implements New Tasting Law Effective May 1, 2010
The State of New Jersey’s Division of Alcohol Bureau Control has recently announced new legislation to take effect on May 1, 2010 that in effect changes its existing law related to wine tastings. The new legislation modifies existing law regarding size, sampling, events and media advertising related to tastings. To learn more on [...]
