Bill that would allow direct wine shipments passes state Senate
A bill allowing wine to be shipped directly to customers has been approved by the state Senate. Two Democratic senators who sponsored the bill say lifting the direct-shipping ban would benefit consumers while also helping the state's emerging wine industry. New Jersey is the sixth-largest wine producing state in the country. Many small wineries sell their products onsite or in a limited number of stores, but they can't ship it to customers. Senate President Steve Sweeney says allowing direct shipping would result in wider distribution of Garden State wines. Thirty-five other states already have direct shipping laws on the books. The measure now heads to the Assembly.
Sue Linfante
