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If you considered the state-by-state effort to legalize retailer interstate shipment of wine as a war (which I often do), you could say that at this moment the opposing forces are in course of carrying out maneuvers. Jockeying for advantage. There is a good deal of behind-the-scenes moves being made at the moment. This update on the state of retailer interstate shipment will attempt to illuminate the various efforts. THE COMBATANTS Those working to open up states’ borders to shipments…
On Tuesday, March 2nd, we will finally have the opportunity to hear someone give a justification for why Tennessee ought to pass a law (HB 742) that would result in 60% of all wine shipments from out-of-state wineries being shut down. That Tuesday there will be a hearing in the Department and Agencies Subcommittee on the bill that, if passed, would ban any shipments from out-of-state wineries that use fulfillment houses. Personally, I’m looking forward to hearing the justifications for…
Since the Uber purchase of local alcohol sales platform Drizly for $1.1 billion earlier this month, there has been talk and speculation that the food and people delivery service will be in a position to disrupt the three-tier system of alcohol distribution. While this would be a nice and welcome development, there is virtually no chance of this kind of disruption occurring as a result of this merger. Here’s why. First, it’s essential to appreciate the “three-tier system” for what…
Recently a coalition of wholesalers, giant alcohol producers, and some retailers released a letter to all members of Congress opposing the congressional proposal to allow the United States Postal Service to deliver alcohol to consumers. They warned it is not safe, that USPS delivery of alcohol undermines states’ rights to regulate alcohol and jeopardizes the collection of state alcohol and sales tax. The three-page letter was delivered to all members of Congress in an attempt to generate opposition to H.R….
Winery shipments to consumers skyrocketed during 2020 and the pandemic according to the New 2021 SOVOS-Wines Vines Analytics DtC Shipping Report. This should not surprise anyone, nor should the disclosure that that average price per bottle shipped dipped considerably during 2020 as new DtC shipment recipients stocked up on less expensive wines than the channel normally trades in. But the really interesting question now, which can’t be answered with great precision but will eventually be answered, is to what degree…
