The repeal of Prohibition in 1933 by the 21st Amendment of the United States Constitution not only reinstated the legality of alcohol beverage consumption, but also introduced a new system for alcohol beverage distribution: the three-tier system. The three-tier system creates a platform between alcohol beverage producers, distributors, and retailers….
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
Happy Saturday from On Reserve. Featured Vineyard: Wölffer Estate of Sagaponack, NY. Wölffer Estate of Sagaponack, NY
New York Corks Food Festival Wine Sales Bill
On Wednesday, New York’s Governor David Paterson vetoed a bill, previously created by the State’s legislature, that would have allowed New York wineries to sell their wine at food festivals without a fee. The Governor rejected the bill reasoning that its reference to “food festivals” was vague and not properly…
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On Reserve: A Wine Law Blog discusses the legal issues of the wine industry, offering insight to contemporary and historical issues.