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Wine At Farmers Markets

Can wine be sampled at a farmers market if winery cards individuals?Winery gives very small tasting cups.  Is this legal ?where are the guidelines for farmers markets?  Thanks  Sande
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW

This question should be directed to the appropriate state government organization that controls alcoholic beverages, or to an attorney versed in regulations of this type in that state. It is certainly not wise to proceed without obtaining authoritative information and official permission as the winery could be subject to a fine or, conceivably, suspension of its license.


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Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade as an importer and retailer, and at present he is an educator, speaker and consultant. He set up and managed Millesima USA, a New York merchant affiliated with a leading European company. Previously, he served as senior executive of importers Frederick Wildman & Sons. In recent years, Roger has judged wine competitions in Argentina, Turkey, Portugal, China and the U.S. Roger is one of America's first Masters of Wine.

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