ARIZONA SENDS LEGISLATION TO GOV. NAPOLITANO

Arizona wine guys and distributors finally reached a decision. If signed by Gov. Janet Napolitano, SB 1276 will allow small wineries to ship directly to consumers who placed orders over the internet, phone, fax or through the mail. Small wineries will also continue shipping to retailers and restaurants, granted these wineries have an Arizona domestic farm winery license and pay taxes. Along with direct to consumer and retailers shipments, the bill would allow wine clubs where member receive regular shipments