September 26, 2005

Wine News: Wine online

"UNTIL THIS May, Massachusetts wine lovers could only dream of a day when a rare Pinot Noir from Oregon, a choice Cabernet from California, or a prized Riesling from New York could be routinely delivered to their doorstep, direct from the winery. But the Supreme Court in May told states they have to change laws that prohibits these sales. Local oenophiles need to tell their legislators the time has come to let the wines in.

The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure is working on a bill now, but it is hearing from liquor store owners and wholesalers who don't want competition from the likes of the Joseph Phelps Backus Cabernet or the Ridge Buchignani Zinfandel, two wines from California not available in Massachusetts liquor stores -- even though they can be ordered from the winery in the 30 states allowing direct sales."

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