New York wines travel

Giftgivers can now send a special taste of central New York to family and friends living out of state.

New legislation was signed into law by Gov. George E. Pataki in July, and allows the direct shipment of wine from New York state right to the doorstep of consumers out of state.

It has taken several years of dedication and hard work by professionals in the wine and grape industry, lobbyists, and the general public to see this law come to fruition just in time for the 2005 holiday season.