Legislation

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America in a mid-year review tallied its legislative work in the states. Alcohol Shipping – Fewer shipping bills were introduced and none have been enacted thus far. With most statees permitting wine DTC, Missourii, New Hampshire and New Jersey introduced bills to increase wine shipping

Eligible distillers producing up to 100,000 proof gallons annually would qualify for a tax reduction of $2.35 per proof gallon if at least 90% of their agricultural inputs are sourced domestically under a bill introduced into the U.S. House.. The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) applauded the

The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act passed 348-60 and now goes to the Senate. Craig Purser, president, National Beer Wholesalers Association, praised the passage, saying: "As sophisticated criminal enterprises increasingly target beer and beverage distributors, this bipartisan bill is an important step to address these crimes." Among

"A missed opportunity." That's the best Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America could say about the House's failure to address the coming November ban of intoxicating hemp products in the Farm Bill. In a statement, Dawson Hobbs, EVP-Government Afffairs, warned: "A ban

American Wine Truth in Labeling legislation cleared its first California Assembly committee hearing on an 18-0 bipartisan vote.  The bill would require that any wine labeled “American” be made from 100% American-grown winegrapes. This standard aligns the national designation with the same requirement California has long applied to

Here are the top legislative priorities for 2026 of the California Association of Winegrape Growers: * Require wine labeled as "American" be made from 100% American-grown winegrapes. This would ensure that wine labels accurately reflect grape origin, giving consumers confidence in the products they purchase, CAWG says. * Create