In their cups

As somebody who really enjoys wine and would like to be able to learn more about it than PA's state stores already presume they know, I'm always gratified by any rumbling that indicates that a loosening of our draconian restrictions may be on the way. An Inquirer piece today looks at the regulatory chaos left in the wake of recent court decisions overturning PA's right to prohibit shipments from out of state. Sadly, wineries are leery of plunging into the market, for fear that they'll fall victim to the uncertainties...

"The state regulators have to come up with protocols for us to follow first," [one winery owner] said. "We hold a federal license, and we don't want it revoked."

State legislators are busy coming up with new forms of peskiness, which could involve shipping bans or a licensing system for vintners. Stay tuned . . .