LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
NEW JERSEY: Wineries, We Need Your Help!
As reported last month, Free the Grapes! is poised to re-engage its NJ campaign to remove the capacity cap, which ban shipments from wineries and wine companies producing more than 106k cases per vintage. We’re pleased to report that two bills -- S.2683 and A.1943 – have been introduced in the 2020-21 legislative session and have the support from Wine Institute and other stakeholders.
ACTION: Share this info with your consumers!
- Please encourage consumers on your email list or through your social media channels to take 2 minutes to visit our website and personalize a sample letter that will be sent to their state legislators. Here is the link:
Local legislators really do listen to local voters. And our original email campaign to the FTG email list delivered 250+ letters to state legislators in support of these bills within 48 hours. New Jersey wine lovers want to order wines from ANY licensed U.S. winery; let’s help them.
KENTUCKY: DTC Permits Postponed
Wine Institute anticipates it will be several months before winery permits are issued by KY. For more information, look for updates to the KY direct shipping page here.
DTC Wine Symposium, Virtual Edition, Week of January 18, 2021
The DTCWS Steering Committee is hard at work creating an exciting, 100% virtual program of sessions, keynote speaker and a trade show, all scheduled for the week of January 18, 2021.
We are planning to provide the most valuable conference experience possible. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey so the 14th annual conference works for YOU!
Take 5 minutes to Complete our Survey
In September, the Steering Committee will issue a call for speakers to address common challenges in DTC sales and marketing. Get all the updates through this e-newsletter, at https://dtcwinesymposium.com/ and @DTCWS. The 14th annual DTCWS is presented by and a fundraiser for Free the Grapes!
