Despite fierce opposition from wine wholesaler middlemen, Governor
Pataki's budget continues to include language that, if passed, will
allow New Yorkers to purchase wines from out-of-state wineries licensed
to ship legally into New York.

The language in the Governor's bill helps wine lovers, supports your
local wine industry, and will add at least $3 million each year in new
tax revenues, according to the State's own economic analysis.

Please don't let the middlemen determine what wines you can enjoy! We
urge you to show your support for direct-to-consumer wine shipments!

Fax NY Senate Majority Leader & Assembly Speaker Now
(to do this easily, go to www.capwiz.com, or check the action alerts at
www.freethegrapes.org)