(Albany, NY) – A bill is being introduced in Albany allowing for grocery stores across the state to sell wine. There is one condition: the wine must be produced in the Empire State. New York State Senator George Borrello says it will help boost local wineries and family farms, juicing up the state’s entire wine industry.
Big news for NY wine lovers…🍷 I’ve introduced a bill to allow grocery stores to sell only NY-produced wines—supporting local vineyards while protecting small retailers. Let’s put our world-class wines front and center, from Lake Erie to Long Island.
Read more:… pic.twitter.com/D2CkxS5RBJ— George Borrello (@SenatorBorrello) April 15, 2025
Liquor stores are opposing the legislation, saying that it will hurt them financially with the loss in revenue. As it stands now, New York is one of the 10 states unable to sell wine in grocery stores – a regulation dating back to the Prohibition Era.
