BILL TO EXPAND WINE CHARITY AWAITS SCHWARZENEGGER

After three Napa wineries were ticketed last year for unlawfully pouring wine at a charity event, a bill approved by the California state assembly that would allow more vintners to donate and pour their wines at non-profit fundraisers awaits the Governor’s approval. AB 323 allows wineries operating under license “17” (beer and wine wholesaler) and “20” (off-sale beer and wine retailer) to donate and pour at charity events. Under current law, only wineries with a “02” license has that privilege.