May 16, 2005

Now For The Important News Of The Day

Forget about George and his Jawa Jumping, this is what I'm celebrating this morning: Court Lets Wine Lovers to Buy Out-Of-State

Wine lovers may buy directly from out-of-state vineyards, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, striking down laws banning a practice that has flourished because of the Internet and growing popularity of winery tours.

The 5-4 decision overturns laws in New York and Michigan, which supporters said were aimed at protecting local wineries and limiting underage drinkers from purchasing wine without showing proof of age. In all, 24 states have laws barring interstate shipments.

The court said the state bans are discriminatory and anticompetitive.

Via The Corner

Posted by Ithildin at May 16, 2005 8:48 AM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHE

Now if I could only get hard liquor shipped to me here in NC... then there would be a cause for celebration. I'd join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America in a heartbeat....

Posted by: Russ at May 16, 2005 9:19 AM