I’m just sitting down thinking about things to ‘right’ and the biggest issue on the horizon is a bill that’s coming up which could eradicate the current direct-to-consumer wine shipping laws in the United States. Currently, only a handful of states allow interstate shipping of wine – see map http://www.freethegrapes.org/  Many other states have passed legislation to allow wine shipped into their state if registration fees are paid along with special licensing. In some states it is a FELONY to ship wine in or out. The compliance issues have created new opportunities in the wine industry for new business – Shipping Compliance – which, of course comes with another fee to wineries wanting to ship across state lines....

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We try to make it a rule of thumb, no pun intended, to bring in retail items that are eco friendly, American made and generally good for the Earth. We produce vegan wine and recycle, recycle, recycle in our tasting room. Could it be… we have a little Northern California love child mentality in all of us here at thumbprint?...

We have been busy creating a tasting experience you are sure to never forget, showcasing Scott’s many delicious wines, and passionately strengthening our community through charitable donations....

Well, we weathered an exciting 2009 harvest here in Sonoma County. Actually, it seemed like TWO different harvests. Now that all the wines are safely hibernating for the winter, I have a little time to reflect on the past harvest, plan bottling and taste through the cellar for potential.