Thursday, April 23, 2009

Wine Consumption by State

I came across this link that details wine consumption by state:

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/2008+wine+consumption+by+category+and+state.-a0196381850

If we assume Maryland will be like any other state under direct ship, then we would expect to see about 50,000 cases coming through the direct ship permit holders. With a $25/bottle retail price, that would equate to about $15,000,000 in additional total revenue and $1,050,000 in additional sales tax for the state. How many cops, teachers and bay restoration ecologists would that fund?