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Taps Ready to Open in Florida
T
allahassee, Fla.—Nightclubs in Miami
may soon have rosé on draft. The
Florida Senate unanimously approved
a bill that updates state law to allow wine
to be served from reusable containers no
larger than 5.16 gallons. The law previously
limited wine containers to 1 gallon.
The law already was approved by the
state's House and just winesandvines.com
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Proponents argue the format keeps wine
fresher and makes bar and restaurant service
easier. Draft wine is also considered greener
because it reduces the number of bottles,
closures and capsules going into the trash.
"I am very pleased that all 160 members of
the legislature recognize that these canisters
benefit consumers, Florida's tourism industry
and the environment," said state Sen. Wilton
Simpson, who sponsored the bill.
—Andrew Adams
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A legal change in Florida could allow restaurants to offer wines poured from kegs.
