Today almost everyone I know uses the Internet to some extent. A few people either don’t want to use the Internet or may not be able to afford it, but the Internet today is an important communication tool for most people and businesses. Here in the U.S. many wineries have websites with information about their history, wines and events. Depending on the state you live in, online visitors can even order wine online. Some even include a blog.

Today I discovered that according to the way French law is interpreted, wine cannot be publicized on the Internet. And I thought the wine shipping laws in the U.S. reflected Prohibitionist attitudes!

How can a country such as France with such along wine history and a wine reputation to try to live up to, have such an archaic interpretation of the law? According to Decanter, the French Senate recently had the opportunity to pass an amendment to allow wine to be publicized on the Internet. The amendment failed but will be presented in the Fall. What do you think?