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David vs. Goliath: House Bill Pits Louisiana Wine Lovers against Powerful Wholesalers

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'A bill favorable to wine lovers desperately needs consumer support if true winery-to-consumer direct shipping is to be realized in Louisiana, according to Free the Grapes!

Key Points: 
  • b'A bill favorable to wine lovers desperately needs consumer support if true winery-to-consumer direct shipping is to be realized in Louisiana, according to Free the Grapes!
  • The national coalition of wineries and wine lovers is urging Louisiana wine lovers to visit its website and voice support for removing an archaic restriction by May 17 before a Senate committee hears the bill next week.
  • It forces wineries to sell either through a Louisiana wholesaler that agrees to carry them or direct-to-consumer, but not both.
  • is a national movement of consumers and wineries seeking to expand consumer choice in wine with legal, regulated DTC shipments.