Vintner's Journal

Order fulfillment for us little guys can be a real pain. Many of the laws governing the distribution of our favorite beverage are left over from the days of Al Capone and prohibition. And now that anyone over the age of 21 should be legally able to purchase wine from their source of choice (i.e. our winery) it rarely painlessly works out that way. The federal and various state governments have provided many a roadblock to control or limit the sale and distribution of alcohol. In this regard, fine wine is treated no differently than moonshine. Well, we want you to be able receive and enjoy our wine… legally. Unfortunately various groups and powerful lobbies are working hard to make sure that doesn’t happen. Those of you in “difficult” states -- and you know who you are -- should make sure your lawmakers know you are displeased with the status quo. Direct shipments of wine to adults should be allowed throughout this great land. Anyway, let’s hope that current movements in state and federal courts are successful and alcohol distribution laws are brought into the 21st century.

We’re exploring various shipping and order fulfillment options. We’ll be establishing a method that will hopefully provide as many of you as possible the chance to order our wine and have it delivered legally straight to you in as economical way as possible. Of course, it is also our concern that our great wines are treated with “kid gloves” all along the way until they reach you. We’ll keep you posted as things develop.

For more information about wine shipment issues, see the website Free the Grapes.