Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Audrey House, Proprietor

Chateau Aux Arc Vineyards & Winery
8045 HWY 186 - Champagne Drive
Altus, Arkansas 72821
Email:
Winery Phone 479.468.4400
Toll Free: 1-800-558-WINE

ALTUS, Arkansas (February 26, 2007) - We think it's unfair that a 130 year-old way of life here on St. Mary's Mountain can be wiped out by Senator Terry Smith's Senate Bill 304. We feel it is our right to ship wine to our Arkansas customers via FedEx. To say that a liquor store clerk is more qualified to check your ID than a FedEx employee is not a good enough argument to prevent Arkansans from recieving wine delivered by FedEx. Senator Terry Smith's attempt to eliminate direct sales by Arkansas wineries at their place of business is a return to the days of Prohibition.

I am thankful we are represented by Senator Ruth Whitaker, who we pray will bring sense to Arkansas wine legislation.

For more information, visit www.arkansaswinelegislation.org.

Chateau Aux Arc Tasting Room