Virginia ABC Warns Against “Unauthorized” Wine Shipping

Dear Client:The Virginia ABC sent a letter to all licensed shippers announcing it will not allow unlicensed, third party fulfillment houses to ship wine directly to residents in the state. Ship Compliant posted the letter on its blog today. In the opening paragraph, the ABC states: “In state and out of state Virginia shipper licensees may only sell and ship authorized alcoholic beverages from their licensed address through approved common carriers. Licensees may not contract with third parties such as