NY & CT open up for direct shipping

On July 13th, 2005, New York Governor George Pataki and Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell each signed legislation making their states the 28th and 29th, respectively, to allow interstate, direct-to-consumer wine shipments. These were also the first two states to correct discriminatory laws ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 16.

According to Free the Grapes, the lobbying group dedicated to overturning the ban of directto- consumer wine shipments, "The signatures remove discriminatory statutes that allowed instate wineries to ship to their consumers and denied that same privilege to out-of-state wineries." For a more complete description of the implications of the ruling, review the white paper at www.coalitionforfreetrade.org.

We are pleased to offer the Phelps Preferred Private Consumer Program to our valued customers in the states of New York and Connecticut. Membership privileges include additional discounts, limited special offers, invitations to winery events and access to the Insignia futures program.

Please give us a call at 800-707-5789 if you would like to receive a copy of the Phelps Preferred brochure, signup forms and current release wine list. Members who join now will be eligible for the Holiday, 2005 wine selection.

If you would like to place a wine order without joining the club, and have it conveniently delivered to your home or business, please visit our website at www.jpvwines.com or e-mail us at preferred@jpvwines.com. You may also call us at 800-707- 5789 between 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. California time, when our customer service representatives are available to assist you.