Few wineries participate in direct sales to Tennessee

A new state law that lets wineries send bottles directly to Tennessee residents’ doors has had few wineries participate.
Out of more than 5,000 wineries around the country, only about 160 have signed up to take part in the state’s 6-month-old direct shipment program.
The law limits customers to purchasing no more than 36 bottles a year from a single winery and also requires participating wineries to purchase a state license and pay an annual fee.
Hunter Limbaugh, southeastern counsel for the Wine Institute, said the cost, combined with the limits, makes it uneconomical for many wineries to participate.