Every time a new court ruling is handed down or a new wine-shipping law is passed, it takes the affected legislatures, wineries and shipping companies several months to decide whether, and how, to handle direct-to-consumer wine shipments. And while the fog has begun to clear on this issue now that the Supreme Court has spoken, the road to direct shipping is by no means clear, and will not be clear for quite some time... which leaves most wine consumers in limbo.

Not so at Goosecross Cellars, which helped to pioneer a way to make its wines available online for legal direct-to-consumer shipping, even when most states made it virtually impossible to order wine over the Internet. Because of Goosecross' long-standing unique ability to legally ship wine direct, its customers don't have to wait and see what will happen next... they can order and receive Goosecross wine at their doors -- today!

The difficulty for the road ahead is that the recent Supreme Court decision represents somewhat of a victory for both wineries and wholesalers alike. An important breakthrough for wineries and consumers, this decision precludes states from allowing in-state wineries to ship while out-of-state wineries cannot. "If a state chooses to allow direct shipments of wine, it must do so on evenhanded terms."

On the other hand the ruling does not mean that California wineries can freely ship to non-reciprocal states. States can choose to completely preserve the three-tier system by banning shipping by both in-state and out-of-state wineries alike. And deciding what to do takes time.

We expect that states like New York and Michigan (and a few others whose laws currently discriminate between in-state and out-of-state wineries) have major decisions to make for their in-state wineries. Unfortunately for consumers, some Michigan legislators have already publicly stated their preference to ban all shipping in lieu of opening up shipping to out-of-state wineries.

But in Michigan and New York and several other controversial states, wine consumers can relax with wine from Goosecross Cellars delivered to their doors -- today. While the legislators and wine shippers try to make sense of the currently chaotic state of things, Goosecross wines are shipping legally as usual, as Goosecross solved this problem long ago. Call us to learn more about shipping our wines legally to you and your state.

When most states made it virtually impossible to order wine over the Internet, Goosecross Cellars pioneered a way to make its wines available online for legal direct-to-consumer shipping.

Now, with the addition of Paypal as a payment option in the Goosecross online eCommerce wine shop, it's easier than ever to order wine for shipment direct to your door.

Goosecross ships to almost every state in the country - legally, and offers free shipping to many wine club members. Goosecross wines can be ordered at www.goosecross.com. Choose your wines and simply select the Paypal option - it's that easy!

Goosecross also accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express in its secure eCommerce shop.

Goosecross Cellars once again pulls out all the stops for wine and food pairing. Imagine a spicy Yountville Zinfandel and succulent grilled lamb chops. Or a fresh spring Napa Viognier with New Zealand mussels. And a bold Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon paired with chocolate decadence and raspberry sauce. These are the epicurean pleasures that await the lucky attendees of the Goosecross Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Pinon Plaza Resort on May 22nd in Carson City, Nevada.

"It's fun to share our wine with people, and to make friends in this kind of setting" says Geoff Gorsuch, Winemaker at Goosecross Cellars. "Because our wines are not otherwise available in Nevada and can be obtained by consumers only direct from the winery, this is a great way to introduce wines they otherwise might not be able to taste or purchase unless they visited us in Napa." "That's why Goosecross reaches out to consumers and restaurants outside of California for these kinds of events. They're fun, interesting, and they showcase great food and great wines at their best."

Goosecross Cellars can be found at www.goosecross.com

Goosecross Cellars, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the Wine Country Inn, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, have partnered to offer Inn guests the ultimate Napa Valley experience.

The Wine Country Inn is delighting its guests from May 15-August 31 with discounts and gift bags of gourmet foods, wine glasses and other Napa Valley treats, as well as champagne breakfasts. To enhance this celebratory package, Goosecross Cellars is offering free wine tastings to participating guests at the Wine Country Inn, to toast these important anniversary milestones for both Goosecross and the Wine Country Inn.

You can make reservations at the Wine Country Inn at www.winecountryinn.com and visit Goosecross at www.goosecross.com

Goosecross Cellars, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the Wine Country Inn, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, have partnered to offer Inn guests the ultimate Napa Valley experience.

The Wine Country Inn is delighting its guests from May 15-August 31 with discounts and gift bags of gourmet foods, wine glasses and other Napa Valley treats, as well as champagne breakfasts. To enhance this celebratory package, Goosecross Cellars is offering free wine tastings to participating guests at the Wine Country Inn, to toast these important anniversary milestones for both Goosecross and the Wine Country Inn.

You can make reservations at the Wine Country Inn at www.winecountryinn.com and visit Goosecross at www.goosecross.com

Don't Give Them a Pen.

An interesting gift for the graduate is a concern for many this time of year. Not to worry, says Goosecross Cellars owner Colleen Topper "Wine is always an appreciated gift, and with our etched options it becomes quite personal and meaningful".

Realizing that many people enjoy wine and also want to be remembered for a unique gift, Goosecross offers the perfect solution -- all of their wines can be etched and hand-painted in two standard graduation designs, or customers can create their own designs and messages. "We can put the date, school, mascot or motto on our customers' favorite wines. Who wouldn't love that?" say Topper.

Goosecross Cellars is a premium winery in Yountville California in the heart of Napa Valley. Goosecross can legally ship their wines nationwide to anyone who is at least 21 years old. Their wines and etched bottles can be found at www.goosecross.com