Proposed liquor legislation in New York state could result in the city having "almost no access to older vintage wines". The bill could be a disaster for independent wine shops. The purpose of the law is to make wine retailers use American wholesalers for their supplies, which would in effect give the latter control of a single brand or label. In an interview with Wine Spectator magazine, Mr Cuomo said that he was "disappointed" by the bill, but added that it had been necessary because "the industry has become so large and complex".
Proposed liquor legislation in New York state could result in the city having "almost no access to older vintage wines". The bill could be a disaster for independent wine shops. The purpose of the law is to make wine retailers use American wholesalers for their supplies, which would in effect give the latter control of a single brand or label. This would mean a more homogeneous market and could create monopoly situations by preventing some merchants from buying wine from other sources beyond these wholesalers, such as private collections.