Pinot Law

Following up on one of my earlier posts, it looks like Maryland may be one step closer to more consumer choice in wine shipping laws. This article reports that Senate Bill 616 will be heard by Maryland’s Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs committee this Friday, March 7, at 1:00 p.m.

If the Senate bill and its companion, HB1260, pass, Maryland consumers will soon be reaping the benefits of a more competitive market and increased consumer choice. Of course, this week’s hearing is open to the public, so I am sure that some will be comparing small farm wineries to the Godfather and Tony Soprano. Of course, I am hopeful that Maryland’s elected representatives will see through that smoke screen.