Significant changes may be coming to the wine industry beginning with Washington State. Winemakers are looking to legalize virtual wineries which currently have no defined place within the state’s liquor legislation landscape. Like Pennsylvania, Washington State is one of 18 states to retain monopoly on liquor sales. To read more on the Washington’s [...]
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Will Pennsylvania Wine Consumers Swipe and Blow?
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has recently introduced it’s new vending machines aka “wine kiosks” to the Commonwealth. Customers must swipe their ID, blow into a breathalyzer, and look into a security camera to buy their wine. A State employee then verifies that you are who you say you are and that [...]
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 [...]
How Can Your Winery Or Hospitality Business Save Some Dough?
Unless you plan to spend a ton of money on legal fees defending your business against liquor liability claims this summer this is a good time as any, to pause and take note of a few useful tips.
As the summer approaches and the volume of customers at your establishment increases, its a good time to [...]
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 [...]
Does Liberalizing Wine Distribution Laws Yield A Better Outcome?
While many state activists and legislators are engaged in long-standing legislative dog fights to privatize wine distribution, I found this article to pose an interesting question as to whether or not privatization of the liquor industry will necessarily yield better outcomes. For a different perspective, read after the jump Tyler Colman’s: Will the Recession [...]
The Wine Wars Continue
Local wineries are fighting back against the proposed federal legislation , H.R. 5034. This legislation is being backed by the National Beer Association. The legislation as proposed gives individual states the power to regulate alcohol sales and distribution. For a good read on this pending legislation, read Chris Rauber’s Wine Wars.
Do You Know About HR 5034?
Do you know about HR 5034? Learn more on how to “Free The Grapes”.
Are Pennsylvania Lawmakers Ready To Privatize Its Sale of Wine and Spirits?
Pennsylvania lawmaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, introduced legislation designed to create privitization of the wholesale and retail operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Turzai said “Government should not be in the business of selling alcohol”. He believes Pennsylvania’s current system results in higher prices and less selection for consumers. For more information [...]
A Local Winery Finds Self Distribution To Be The Answer
Here’s an interesting article on how a not so well established Napa winery took matters in its own hands to sell its wine in the New York and New Jersey markets when a big distributor failed to take him on as a client. For more information read: Local Winery Bypasses Distributors in New York [...]
