Free the Grapes!

I have resisted any political subjects on Musings, but feel that there is an important, nationwide cause that ALL wine lovers should get behind: Direct shipment of wine from wineries to consumers.

If you love wine and value your right as a wine drinker to enjoy wine freely and affordably, I strongly urge you visit www.freethegrapes.org.

Let your voice be heard.

Of interest to Massachusetts wine lovers, Senators Scott Brown and Robert O'Leary have co-sponsored legislation, An Act Relative to the Shipment of Wine, which would allow Massachusetts consumers to receive direct shipments of wine from producers outside of Massachusetts. Way to go, Scott and Robert! Make sure you contact your Senator and urge him/her to support passage of this bill!

Senate Press Release May 2005

Click here to read the Senate Press Release (PDF) concerning the recent ruling by the Supreme Court concerning out-of-state wine shipments.