VIRGINIA REQUIRES THE USE OF WHOLESALERS

As of July 1, Virginia wineries must use wholesalers to deliver their shipments to restaurants and retail stores. Prior to the new law state wineries were able to ship directly to in-state retailers, while out-of-state wineries had to use distributors. And while Granholm put those laws to rest, Virginia wineries can still sell to states such as Maryland and Pennsylvania that permit self-distribution.