COLORADO GOVERNOR SANCTIONS DIRECT DELIVERY

Colorado Gov. Bill Owens authorized consumers to make telephone and online wine shipment orders beginning July 1 by signing HB 1120 into a law. Wineries cannot, however, sell directly to retail stores or restaurants. Both in-state and out-of-state wineries must pay a $50 fee before they can ship to Colorado residents, but consumers are allowed to place orders without first visiting the winery.