The Privileged States That Can Buy Wine from Amazon
Amazon has launched an over the Internet wine sales operation, but don't get too excited yet, most states still don't allow shipping of alcohol to one's front door.
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Mind you, the stuff is already growing on the schmancy chateau they own in Correns, France, but this thing is going to be big
Amazon has launched an over the Internet wine sales operation, but don't get too excited yet, most states still don't allow shipping of alcohol to one's front door.
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