12/07/2004

The 21st Amendment vs. The Commerce Clause

Update on the Wine Wars Currently Before the U.S. Supreme Court

Small wineries all over America are biting their nails on this one!

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 - If the Supreme Court arguments today on interstate wine sales prove to be a reliable road map to the eventual decision, consumers who want to order wine directly from out-of-state wineries will soon be able to so with the court's blessing.

The justices appeared notably unmoved by arguments offered by New York and Michigan in defense of laws that prohibit the direct shipment of wine from other states but permit in-state wineries to ship their products to their customers' homes.


For details check out the full article: Red Is Life: ....nothing but protectionism. What's your answer?"

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