Comments on: Wine Politics, now in paperback! [giveaway]

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:43:36 +0000

This is a very nice and interesting book…hope to get a copy of this soon.

By: Michael LeFever

Michael LeFever — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:11:21 +0000

I live in Maryland.

I’m terribly unsatisfied. We cannot send or receive bottles by mail.

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:01:14 +0000

Thanks so much for the interest! Using random.org, which I use for all my random number generation, I generated numbers that correspond to the following commenters: Jenna, Pinotbabe, and Laurie! Come on down! Drop me a line with your details via the contact page. Or I’ll send you a note now too.

I thought the comments turned out to be quite interesting–my condolences to you who love wine but have that enthusiasm strangled by red tape and/or laws. Don’t forget to keep an eye on legislation in the next Congress that may imperil more state laws on shipping.

Thanks for all the kind words about the book!

Paulette – that’s great that you read the book with your book club. Do share the results of your tasting!

By: Lisa Khajavi

Lisa Khajavi — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:20:27 +0000

I look forward to reading Wine Politics, as the topic hits my funny bone for many reasons. We have just returned from 6 years in Costa Rica where wine selection was pretty limited and prices very high. Anything imported was taxed very heavily. Now that we are back in the US, we are thrilled with our selection compared to Costa Rica, however we chose to live in probably one of the most restrictive states in the US–Utah! Not happy at all with HR 5034 either. We love the outdoors and the snow–but to replenish special wines not available here we plan to travel to visit friends and family in California and drive the wine back!

By: J-PA

J-PA — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:08:17 +0000

I live in Pennsylvania and I laughed out loud when I read that the request was to comment about shipping wine to me. I won’t even purchase wine in this state as the Johnstown Flood Tax along with the sales tax add an unnecessary 24% to every bottle. Thankfully my brother in North Carolina is willing to receive shipments for me. It provides extra incentive to visit my nephews…..

By: Weston

Weston — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:44:22 +0000

Live in Brtish Columbia Canada, Can’t ship wine across the board its Illegal. If I do go to the states only allowed two bottles duty free [then after that its 117%Tax to max of 12$ a bottle]

By: Todd Trzaskos

Todd Trzaskos — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:51:14 +0000

Dr. Vino’s book is a must read, and a great holiday gift for any amateur or professional wino, err…oenophile in your life. It was on my summer reading list, and we just covered it in one of our recent wine book review posts.
http://www.vtwinemedia.com/vt_wine_press/?p=976

Here in Vermont we have it pretty good…even for such a small state we rank pretty high in terms of “fine” wine sales and wine sales in general, so lots producers ship here, as well as do a number of retailers. That said, I always try to buy something locally through one of our distributors. They all do a very good job of providing quality wines here. In VT, none of the distributors I’ve spoken to has a problem with interstate shipping, in fact one of them was able to get a serious winery as a client by starting a relationship with them as a mailing list customer.

By: Jonathan F

Jonathan F — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:43:45 +0000

I manage six boutique wineries in California and nothing hurts more than when a customer wants to join our club and we have to tell them that interstate trade law won’t allow it. It’s a lose-lose on the consumer and business side. As a History graduate, it’s nice to see quality books from the UC Press. I would love a copy…

By: Vermont Wine Media » Reading Between The Wine Books

Vermont Wine Media » Reading Between The Wine Books — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:36:37 +0000

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By: Mary Cressler

Mary Cressler — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:21:44 +0000

I just moved to CT from OR. In OR it was very easy to get wine sipped to me. I’ve only been in CT two months now, and have had only a few shipments so far but with ease… only time will tell.

By: Robbie C.

Robbie C. — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:16:12 +0000

Hi there. I live in Weinan, China and have for a few years. China is not a very good place to live if you like wine. Where I live There is very little foreign wine available (Beringer Cabernet is the only US wine, lol)

There are only a couple retailers which will ship to my town (I just ordered some wine from Shanghai) The really bad news is…even if you live in a city which has good wine for sale you will pay 100-200% over retail prices we pay in the USA! Crazy huh?!

Anyway, I’d like to read your book and you could ship it to my mom’s address in Ohio.

By: Michiel

Michiel — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:09:48 +0000

I live in WV and have no clue as to ease of shipping wine, as I’ve never tried.

By: Charlotte King

Charlotte King — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:34:09 +0000

I live in CA, where some of the best Wine is made, and Loved your book! I’m so excited it’s in paperback! Second printing, congrats!

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:06:15 +0000

I’m in PA, and I can’t stand the liquor laws here. Which include the not having any wine shipped here. Really the only thing I can’t stand about about the state.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:43:50 +0000

I live in Wisconsin and am happy that shipping is allowed, but haven’t taken advantage of it. I guess I’m just happy with my local wine shop