Wine festivals have long been a ‘headache’ for Alabama winemakers. That could change in the fall
Updated May 14, 2021;
Posted May 04, 2021
Wine from Jules J. Berta Vineyard in Albertville, part of the North Alabama Wine Trail. (Photo by Juergen Beck)
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Come this fall, food and wine festivals in the state could be a lot more profitable for Alabama winemakers.
Food and wine events are plentiful in Alabama. In theory, the days of food and libations should be a good opportunity for winemakers to showcase their products and attract sales. But for the 20 wineries in the state, participation in these culinary events hasn’t been worth the effort.
Alabama wineries might soon be able to sell directly to public at wine festivals, special events
Updated Apr 20, 2021;
Posted Apr 20, 2021
The Alabama House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would allow wineries to sell their products directly to consumers at special events such as wine festivals. (Credit: Alabama House of Representatives)
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The Alabama House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would allow wineries to sell their products directly to consumers at special events such as wine festivals.
The House on Tuesday voted 81 to 10 to adopt the Senate’s version of a bill that would allow wine manufacturers to sell their products directly to consumers at special events without having to use a distributor. The bill was sent Tuesday afternoon to Gov. Kay Ivey to sign into law.
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The law officially goes into effect Oct. 1. Under the law, qualified businesses interested in delivering alcohol would have to file an application with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and pay a non-refundable filing fee of $100 and a $250 license fee. Businesses could use either their employees or third party contractors to deliver alcohol. Potential qualified businesses include grocery stores, independent package stores, wineries, distilleries, breweries, and restaurants.
S.B. 126 lists a number of provisions for alcohol deliveries. Businesses would be limited to a 75-mile delivery radius. All orders must be delivered to customers within 24 hours. Customers will also have a limit on the amount of alcoholic beverages they can order in a 24-hour window: