New Florida Law Will Allow You To Buy A Gallon Of Wine

The new law on wine consumption is now official in the state of Florida. The governor of our state has been busy signing laws lately and has just signed another one. This new Florida law will allow you to buy and drink a GALLON of wine. If you're a wine lover like me, this is very exciting news.

The ceremony took place in a wine store in the Fort Lauderdale area near Miami. Many thought that this law had to be changed a long time ago. The law itself was HB 583, which for almost everyone was an anachronistic law. DeSantis and other lawmakers agreed that was not good even for businesses, much less for wine lovers who have to be buying our regular bottles of wine every day.

The old law prohibited the sale of wine in bottles larger than a gallon, which is a little more than 3 liters unless it was sold in a 5.16-gallon reusable container. Distributors are allowed to sell to other factories or distributors to the extent they want. In the past, the governor said, this big bottle that I have here was not sold to you. Now you can buy up to 15 liters at your favorite wine place, a sum that is equivalent to almost 4 gallons.

The new law for wine lovers comes into effect on July 1st for everyone who reads this article and already wants to order their gigantic bottle of wine, you still have to wait a little while. But after July 1st, you'll be able to buy wine in 4.5-, 6-, 9-, 12- and 15-liter glass bottles.

Now that you know the details of the law, what do you think this change will really change the experience of buying wine for you? Personally, I am more than happy with this law so I don't have to go looking for wine every day in the store, and with this new law, I can buy it from month to month.

Looking for places to celebrate? Either by the bottle, or just a glass, these are our 10 best places in Tampa for drinking wine.

Wednesday, May 25th is national wine day, but wine can be a good idea any day of the year! Whether you're looking to sample different flights or know the bottle you love, we've gathered the best bars and restaurants to celebrate in Tampa.

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Upscale, casual dining, full service bar, private dining room and Napa-style wine tasting room! Cooper's Hawk has it all. Be sure to sign up for their wine club for birthday deals, wine tastings and even free bottles!

Cause what pairs best with wine? A nice juicy steak.

Located in Hyde Park Village, The Wine Exchange Bistro & Wine Bar has been dishing out great food and exceptional wines in Tampa for 30 years.

Found in Safety Harbor! Transport yourself to Paris in this hidden gem!

With more than 50 wines and eight different wine flights, you'll be sure to find a bottle you love!

Nestled in the heart of Carrollwood, this female-owned winery has over 20 state of the art dispensers so you'll be sure to find the wine that you love! (Bonus: there's live music on the weekends!)

Known for their blueberry wine, be sure to try the immersive tasting room!

Ahhh cheese, wine's best friend.

Good wine and good pizza, what more could you ask for?

Voted best wine bar in 2022!