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Monday, December 03, 2007
Ind. Law - "Wine-shipping ruling adds holiday cheer"
The practical implications of the wine-shipping ruling for the holiday shopper were the subject of Dan and Krista Stockman's "Uncorked" column in the Sunday Fort Wayne Jounral Gazette. A sample:
Of course, when the court struck down the parts of the shipping law that made it almost impossible to get wine from Indiana wineries, it also opened the door to out-of-state wineries. As long as those wineries follow the same rules – like getting a state permit – they can ship to you the same way an Indiana winery can. That doesn’t mean, however, that all of them will. Some won’t want to deal with the paperwork and the bother. But you won’t know until you ask. And here’s another hint: If you want them to get a $100 permit so you can order one bottle, they might not be too excited about it. If you’re ordering a case, though, they might be more inclined.Still unsettled is what happens with wine stores. The law only addressed wineries. As it currently stands, it appears wine retailers can deliver wine to you themselves, but not ship it through a third-party carrier such as UPS. Kahn’s Fine Wines in Indianapolis, for example, will deliver anywhere in the state – if the order is big enough.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on December 3, 2007 11:57 AM
Posted to Indiana Law