Wine and Internets, who Could ask for anything more?

Hear ye, Hear ye, attention to all of the oenophiles of the great state of Maryland. Two of your state senators have seen the light, and are proposing legislation that would allow you to purchase wine over the internets! Montgomery County senator Jamie Raskin, with a co-sponsor have put forth a bill that would repeal that old prohibition era law that prevents wine from being ordered outside of the state. Apparently all of those snobby Montgomery county liberals couldn't find their Merlot at the local liquor store, so they annoyed their elected representatives to do something about it. I mean who ever heard of ordering things over the internet?

They had a hearing in Annapolis, where the liquor lobby was up in arms over this bill. Mr. Bereano, who represents them said "[w]hat is so sacrosanct about wine? . . . You can get drunk on a bottle of wine just as easily as scotch or vodka." They also argue that persons under 21 will run to their computers, so they to can partake in the alcoholic sacrament. I have a feeling their argument will fail, when you consider that so many other state allow these types of sales. But, they are going to try and protect their market the best way they see fit, and if it means denying you your favorite vintage, so be it.

As a disclosure, I have to say that I have a quasi-interest in this issue. I happen to know and individual who produces and sells a wine. This was without a doubt one of the best wines that I have ever tasted, and you can purchase it online. Unfortunately, you have to either live in D.C. or Virginia to get it. If you do, check it out because you won't be disappointed.