Virginia Latest State to Allow Direct-to-Consumer Wine ShipmentsVirginia is now the 23rd state to allow for interstate, direct-to-consumer wine shipments from out-of-state wineries. The new law takes effect July 1, 2003 and will allow Virginians the ability to order and receive wine directly from out-of-state wineries that are licensed to make direct-to-consumer shipments. Out-of-state wineries must first purchase a $50 license, and may ship up to two cases per month per consumer. These provisions are consistent with the wine industry's "model direct shipping" bill, which has formed the basis for successful laws in several states. Copies of the necessary permit applications will be made available to wineries as soon as they are available.Th...