Archive for the ‘H.R. 5034’ Category

Apr 23, 2010

A Peak Inside World Wine Federation Headquarters

More ingenious, tech savvy wine lovers providing their take on the meaning of the alcohol wholesalers' moves to turn back the clock and put wine in the shadows. In this installment of "STOP HR 5034" the good folks at Gramercy Cellars in Walla Walla give us a peak inside "World Wine Federation Headquarters" and a better understanding of the death and destruction our wholesaler friends believe is visited upon the youth of America by direct shipping.

Apr 22, 2010

Wine Wholesalers Push For Deregulation With H.R. 5034

As the three tier system's traditional structures failed to address a growing consumer demand for fine and artisan wines, one of the most important points wineries and retailers regularly made is that they would willingly accept significantly increased levels of state regulation. Wineries and retailers who sought to expand their markets and get wines to collections of enthusiastic consumers across the country that wholesalers chose not to serve knew that significantly increased regulatory oversight by states would be necessary to…

Apr 20, 2010

The Video That Explains H.R. 5034’s Danger For Wine Lovers

Do you have a blog? Do you have a web site? Do you have any digital venue where this video, produced by Vintuba TV, can be linked to? Are you a wine lover too? And do you despair the consequences of H.R. 5034, a bill now in congress that will lead to the elimination of your ability to buy wine direct and sell wine direct? Then either link to the YouTube page that holds this video or embed this video…

Apr 19, 2010

Legal Analysis of Wholesalers Shameful Bill To Stop Wine Shipping

The alcohol wholesalers recent success in getting H.R. 5034 introduced in the House of Representatives is a straightforward effort to turn back the clock on a well-regulated, problem-free direct shipment of wine and to completely exclude all wine shipments across state lines by wineries and wine retailers. In fact, the entire, shameful bill is directed against the 2005 Granholm v. Heald Supreme Court decision that helped open the door to consumer access to wine and that allowed smaller, artisan wineries…

Apr 19, 2010

What You Must Know About the Bill To End Wine Shipping

H.R. 5034, a bill that will severely restrict your ability to access or ship fine wine, has been introduced into into the House of Representatives in Washington, DC. It must be opposed by those who enjoy fine wine, those who sell fine wine and those who support free and fair trade. It must be opposed by telling friends, family and colleagues what it will do if passed. Here is what you need to know about H.R. 5034: 1. If passed,…