The Federal Appeals Court ordered a Tampa judge to consider further evidence and make a second ruling on whether state rules are constitutional. So far, five lawsuits on similar state controls have produced rulings both for and against on appeal.
US: Further review of Florida wine lawsuit ordered
A Federal Appeals Court decision has given US wine producers another chance to challenge laws in Florida which prohibit direct sales of wine. The case forms part of a national campaign by wineries, in particular smaller producers, to challenge state controls on direct distribution.