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Wineries "Live With" New Shipping Rules
INDIANAPOLIS - Eight months after lawmakers negotiated a sticky compromise, state wineries have resumed shipping their product to clients desperate for a glass of sweet Riesling or dry merlot.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - November 26, 2006

U.S. Wine Market Liberalization by 2015
Today’s wine industry in the U.S. is at a juncture in history unlike any it has ever experienced, facing complex challenges that are regional, national and global in scope.
November 2006

Wineries Want Shipping Regulations Eased
A fear that Oklahoma wine shipping and distribution laws will continue to stifle growth is fermenting amongst winemakers in the state.
Sapulpa Daily Herald - October 20, 2006

Wine Enthusiast Sues Over State Law Barring Delivery of Wine
A Tennessee man has filed suit against the state law that bars direct shipment of wine
Newschannel5.com - October 19, 2006

A Toast to Wine Web Shops
The year 2006 is turning out to be a very good one for online wine sales.
Ecommerce-guide.com - August 17, 2006

Indiana lawmakers reach tentative agreement on winery bill
Small wineries could ship wine to Indiana customers under a tentative agreement by lawmakers - a move many wine makers say is crucial to their business.
SouthBendTribune.com - March 14, 2006

Changes to liquor laws leave industry in flux
With Gov. Chris Gregoire set to approve legislation altering Washington's liquor laws, local beer and wine distributors are preparing for one of the biggest changes to the state's alcohol-distribution system in more than 70 years.
Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) - March 13, 2006

Senate amends winery legislation
The General Assembly has decided to freeze the hostilities between Virginia's farm wineries and local governments.
TimesCommunity.com Fauquier Times Democrat - March 7, 2006

Senate bill pits wineries against distributors
Now Tatman and other winemakers in Kentucky say they might be forced to make another career change if a bill working through the Kentucky legislature passes.
Business First of Louisville - March 3, 2006

Plan would regulate state-made wine sales
A plan to regulate the sale of Illinois-made wine is on tap for a vote in the Illinois House.
Pantagraph.com - March 3, 2006

Wine-shipping legislation goes sour
Legislation that would allow wine to be shipped to and from Indiana is stuck in the Senate, probably for good.
INDYSTAR.COM - February 24, 2006

Florida allows wine imports
California wineries can now legally ship wine directly to consumers in Florida, the second-largest wine market in the nation, Florida officials announced Thursday.
The Press Democrat - February 17, 2006

Arizona, Wine debate uncorks this week
The wrangle over who can sell and ship wine in Arizona is slated to come to a head this week at the state Capitol.
East Valley Tribune.com - February 15, 2006

Washington Senate OKs change in wine-sales rules
The Senate passed a bill Thursday that would allow out-of-state wineries and breweries to distribute directly to Washington stores...
The Seatle Times - February 10, 2006

Huge national wholesalers killing Virginia's agricultural golden goose
Monopolistic wholesalers take the cash to the bank while Virginia wine consumers lose both access and bucks as small family grape farms and wineries go out of business.
Clarke Times-Courrier - February 8, 2006

Wine Industry Moves In On Beer Distributors
For years, the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) has been one of the most successful lobbies at the Illinois Statehouse.
Wine Business Online and swnewsherald.com - February 7, 2006

FL: Internet Wine Sales Getting Closer
Point, click, enjoy. State lawmakers will move one step closer this week to allowing wine to be ordered over the Internet and shipped directly to your home.
Wine Business Online and WESH.com - February 7, 2006

Virginia Wineries lose right to self-distribute
Virginia’s farm wineries experienced a devastating setback yesterday when a General Assembly Committee tabled House Bill 1288, a bill designed to protect farm winery self distribution rights sponsored by Delegate Chris Saxman of Staunton.
Wine Business Online - February 2, 2006

Lines Shift In Wine Shipping Battle
Jon Bonne checks in on changes to laws around the nation, and readers weigh in on which wines should be reviewed.
MSNBC.com- March 22, 2006

State, Costco Square Off In Court
Retailer challenging beer, wine distribution system
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Online- March 22, 2006

Cross-Border Internet Wine Sales Get High Court Blessing
In what could be a huge boost for some e-commerce players, the U.S. Supreme Court today struck down state laws barring consumers from buying wine and having the seller ship it across state borders.
ECommerce Times - May 16, 2005

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