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Wine Shipping Laws
Ever since Prohibition was repealed in 1933, individual states have made, maintained, and changed their own laws relating to alcohol consumption, sales and distribution. As a matter of fact, it wasn't until 1966 that all states had fully repealed those early Prohibition laws, with Mississippi the last state to do so. As a result, there are just about as many different state laws about alcohol sales and distribution as there are states. And to further complicate things, individual state's laws are changing all the time.
When you are shopping online for wine and/or wine related products, you will notice that not all states in the US can legally ship or be shipped wine. Buying wine online in California is easier than in many states. Wineries and wine clubs in California may legally ship outside of the state with the correct permit. The catch will be whether or not your state allows wine shipments to be received. To find out about your state, please go to The Wine Institute for a detailed breakdown of each state's laws. As you'll see, there are also different laws pertaining to interstate and intrastate sales. If you currently reside in a state where you are not allowed to ship or be shipped wine and you'd like to see a change, please go to Free The Grapes to find out how you can make a difference. In all states allowing wine shipments, you must present proof of your legal age of 21 to receive wine. Most, if not all, states require a signature.
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