FWC FILES LAWSUIT IN MASSACHUSETTS

Family Winemakers of California filed a suit in the US District Court of Massachusetts district court yesterday against “certain provisions” of the state’s direct wine shipping law – basically referring to the production cap. In Massachusetts, a winery cannot sell directly to native consumers it they produce more than 30,000 gallons a year and/or sell through a distributor also.

“The Massachusetts law is blatantly discriminatory. It aims to protect Bay State wineries, but prevents Massachusetts consumers from having unfettered choice," said Paul Kronenberg, FWC President.