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Free the Grapes! is a coalition of wine lovers and wineries seeking to remove bans and streamline restrictions on winery direct-to-consumer shipments.

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The new law may be in effect, but the work isn’t over. Read more about our concerns with the new direct-to-consumer shipping law taking effect in Delaware on August 15.
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Delaware's new wine shipping law takes effect Aug. 15. It's a win 30+ years in the making — but restrictions on which wineries can ship mean the real impact is still TBD. Here's what to know: https://t.co/hxOL8dfO6N #FreeTheGrapes #WineShipping

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Shipping wine directly to your customers sounds simple — until you factor in 50 different sets of state rules.
Our new blog post breaks down how states treat wine fulfillment warehouses: https://t.co/9L1VXfw42B

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Wine Fulfillment vs Warehousing: What Wineries Need to Know
Check out our latest post, the first in a series on this important and complex subject in the realm of DTC wine shipping logistics
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Shipping wine under someone else’s license might feel like an easier solution. It’s not. It’s a liability.

States are cracking down on DtC wine shipping compliance.
Read why this matters: https://t.co/SVf34Lvrav

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New Jersey still limits which wineries can ship to you—based on how much wine they produce.
That means fewer choices and less access. There’s momentum to fix it—but lawmakers need to hear from you.
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#FreeTheGrapes #WineShipping #NewJersey #ConsumerChoice

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Buying wine online is easier than ever—but making sure it’s delivered responsibly is what keeps that access possible.
We broke down how it works in our recent blog: https://t.co/PfnILIEEqA
#WineShipping #DirectToConsumer #AlcoholPolicy #WineIndustry #ConsumerAccess

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How is the landscape of direct-to-consumer shipping shaping up for 2026? We give updates and some key reminders in our latest blog.
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Rhode Island’s wine shipping law is still restricting consumer choice — and it’s out of step with how people buy wine today.

Here’s the breakdown (and why it matters):
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The SVB 2026 Report and DTC Shipping
Read more about our key takeaways related to winery direct-to-consumer shipping and the state of the wine industry on our blog:
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5 States Where Wine Lovers’ Choices Suffer
Five states are “open” to winery-to-consumer direct shipping in theory, but not in the true sense in practice.
Read more on our blog: https://t.co/mt2C7fBIsf
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Check out our blog where we break down the landscape of distribution restrictions on direct shipping and their implications.
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Catch up on the latest DTC shipping legislative updates via our most recent Winery Updates post.

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A disappointing outcome in Delaware. Read more about why this isn’t a good move for Delaware on our blog and @delawareonline .
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Key takeaways from Silicon Valley Bank's 2025 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Report, and why the fight for legal, regulated direct shipping remains vital.
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As we approach mid-year, there are a number of updates to share regarding issues affecting winery-to-consumer direct shipping. Read our update to stay in the know: https://t.co/irPRZvLo3A
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On the 20th anniversary of the decision, Free the Grapes! is raising a glass to the case that reshaped the American wine market: the Granholm v Heald ruling at the Supreme Court. Read more on our blog: https://t.co/RwLDWTxzGb
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Catch up on the latest DTC shipping news via our most recent Winery Updates post. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know, if you haven’t already!

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We’re happy to report success in Arkansas! The Governor of Arkansas has recently signed legislation that will finally make the state open to winery-to-consumer direct shipping. Read more on our blog:
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We've been proud to help create DTC sales opportunities for wineries since 1998. Thanks to Forbes and Alexander Koral for shining the spotlight on Free the Grapes!

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