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[...] offers up to twenty beers for sale in growlers at a single store location, the value of a Washington state law allowing wine growlers is obvious even under the current federal interpretation. [...]

[...] (Olympia, WA December 11th, 2013) If a proposal by the advocacy group Family Wineries of Washington State becomes law next year consumers would be able to fill customer owned containers, or “ [...]

[...] For tickets go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4150997746 Join some of Washington State's premier artisan wineries at famous Ray's Boathouse on Shilshole Bay for a magic evening of [...]

[...] no longer be charged OLYMPIA – Businesses that submit monthly tax payments via the Washington State Liquor Control Board’s (WSLCB) Online Tax Reporting and Payment System will no longer [...]

[...] like an endorsement by FWWS for nomination to either position, please send a short email to the FWWS board with the following: Your contact information A brief description of our background in the [...]

[...] ’s rights contained in the current draft proposal.  WSLCB Business Advisory Committee FWWS Board members began regularly attending WSLCB Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meetings in 2011.& [...]

[...] .org. Thank you for reading and considering our concerns in this regard. Sincerely The FWWS Board [...]

[...] with any questions about the event. looking forward to a great evening! Sincerely,   The FWWS Board [...]

[...] Dear FWWS Member, We at the Board are attentive to input from Members. One of the comments we have heard [...]

[...] Dear FWWS Member, It has come to our attention that some industry groups have proposed that the WSLCB repeal [...]

[...] Dear FWWS Member, We are writing to update you on two recent Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) [...]

[...] Dear FWWS Member, September is here so we wanted to offer a last chance for any procrastinators who want [...]

[...] For the past four years, Family Wineries of Washington State (FWWS) has worked very hard in Olympia to change some of the antiquated [...]

[...] SAVE THE DATE: Saturday July 12th 2014,  Family Wineries and the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present the: 2014 WINTHROP WINE FESTIVAL [...]

[...] Regarding the Legal Aspects of Wine in Growlers Follows: From: Paul Beveridge, President, Family Wineries of Washington State To: (Various Legislative Committee Members) Subject: [FWWB] Wine Growlers [...]

[...] WINE SALES IN GROWLERS (Olympia, WA December 11th, 2013) If a proposal by the advocacy group Family Wineries of Washington State becomes law next year consumers would be able to fill customer owned [...]

[...]               A number of our member wineries have expressed interest in having activities in their premises which require multiple [...]

[...] of label approval guidelines.  However, based on conversations with TTB staff and member wineries, we believe this TTB circular is important enough, and was missed by enough people, to be [...]

[...] were on summer holidays in late July. We estimate that we can accommodate no more than 20 member wineries, first come first served so commit to your spot now by emailing us at board@ [...]

[...] evening of fine wine. This event benefits Family Wineries of Washington State whose member wineries will pour their finest wines perfectly paired with plentiful appetizers from Ray's kitchen [...]

[...] EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Please see below for a special offer for Washington wineries: It’s "5 O’Clock Somewhere" is a locally-owned craft distillery [...]

[...] limited to buying bulk wine only from other domestic wineries (by definition only Washington wineries).  This is completely inconsistent with federal law which provides no such [...]

[...] , and the fact that this bill provides a strategic rather than a direct benefit to Washington wineries, we have decided not to pursue this bill in 2012. We will continue to discuss this [...]

[...] ’s worth and whatever that means.”  We believe it is vitally important that FWWS members are in solidarity in their opposition to this concept as well as the remainder of the [...]

[...] . A full analysis of this proposal is beyond the scope of this post but will be broadcast to FWWS members and other industry stakeholders soon. We stand ready to assist the WSLCB in drafting [...]

Dear FWWS Member, We at the Board are attentive to input from Members. One of the comments we have heard repeatedly is that our blog posts are someti [...]

[...] Dear FWWS Members, August is upon us and it's time to lock in our 2012 FWWS Member winery tasting at Ray's [...]

[...] sales of beer in winery additional tasting room locations (presently allowed by statute at winery premise tasting rooms but not at additional tasting rooms) ·     & [...]

[...] ” under federal law is “fermentation.”  This assertion is false. A winery premise and proprietor may be so licensed under federal law that no production by fermentation is [...]

[...] ;Given the stated purpose and membership makeup of the Committee, we see no logical reason why FWWS membership would be withheld. OTHER NATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS Son of HR 5034 House Resolution 5034, the [...]