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Opinion
Published
02/14/06
It was only a matter of time before Robert Epstein set his sights on Maryland. Mr. Epstein is an Indiana attorney who has made a cause out of breaking down state bans on the direct shipment of out-of-state wines. His crusade is fully justified. But it has damaged Maryland wineries, thanks to the stubbornness of state officials. Photo no longer available
By Eric Smith -- The Capital
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Let's say you visit a small Napa Valley winery whose wines are not sold in Maryland. If you buy anything, you cannot legally ship it home. Maryland law requires alcoholic beverages to pass through a three-tier system - producer to distributor to retailer. State officials say this is needed to keep wine...
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