On October 29, 2010, Constellation Brands, Inc. and GModelo Corporation (a subsidiary of Grupo Modelo, S.A.B. de C.V., Mexico’s leading brewer), announced a settlement with respect to a legal action GModelo brought against Constellation and affiliates in New York Supreme Court. The lawsuit, which was originally filed in federal court…
A1702: The Future of New Jersey’s Direct Shipment of Wine
A bill introduced by the New Jersey State Assembly, A1702, seeks to permit direct shipment from wineries to New Jersey consumers and would supplement Title 33 of the Revised Statutes. (An identical bill, titled S766, has already been passed by the New Jersey Senate.) A1702 would permit a “plenary winery…
New Composition Regulations for Swiss and Chinese Wines
Two countries—China and Switzerland—recently changed their rules with respect to composition of certain wine products. China altered its rules with about sulfites in wine products to ease international commerce. The Chinese Health Department created an amendment and presented it to the Chinese legislature to revise the rulings on food additives….
Additional Information on I-1100 and I-1105
As Election Day nears and the outcome for Washington State’s privatization of liquor sales will be determined, On Reserve felt it necessary to provide additional information with respect to I-1100 and I-1105 and local discussion from recent news publications. It is important for voters of Washington State to enter the…
New Virginia Law Promotes Wine Industry
Governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia recently signed a wine bill into law. The new law, which is said to promote Virginia’s wine industry, will work to more than double the size of the state’s wine industry. Prior to the signing of this bill into law, Virginia’s wine industry had received…
Illinois Wine-Tasting Ordinance Creates Uncertainty When Executed
An interesting tidbit emerges today in the world of wine, law, and news: a brochure posted for an Illinois wine-tasting festival seemed to be ambiguous and could be interpreted to allow an indefinite amount of wine consumption by tasters. Last month, the city of Geneva hosted a wine-tasting festival called…
New Iowa Law is Problematic for Wine Businesses
Iowa’s new direct shipment law, which was designed to help the State gross revenue with respect to wine imports, has served as a hindrance to many local Iowa wine businesses. The law, which was approved and instated in July of 2010, changed the State from a reciprocal shipment state to…
H.R. 5034 Makes the New York Times
An article written by Eric Asimov was just posted in the New York Times discussing the proposed bill, H.R. 5034 or the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2010, that aims to limit interstate shipment of wine. For wine enthusiasts and supporters of free trade, the post in the Times…
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Extending The Granholm Interpretation: The Nexus of Illinois Wine Shipment And HB 0429
On July 1, 2007, a bill called HB 0429 became law in the state of Illinois and amended the Liquor Control Act of 1934. (See Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934.) Prior to the enforcement of HB 0429, Illinois constituents could have wine shipped to them from wineries or retailers that…