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Lawmakers consider changes to direct-shipping rules to broaden wine options for restaurants
Summary
Supporters said easing direct-shipping caps and lowering fees could help small wineries and restaurants expand wine selections; the Liquor Commission and brokers cautioned that current caps and tracking mechanisms exist to protect the representative system and prevent counterfeits and evasion.
Senate Bill 5-63 would adjust direct-shipping rules to allow more wine to reach New Hampshire restaurants and consumers, with sponsors saying the change would help small wineries by creating direct channels and increasing wine diversity.
Steve Dupree said many small California wineries produce only a few hundred cases and cannot afford wholesale distribution. He proposed raising per-product…
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