Gov. Ron DeSantis Lifts Restrictions on ‘Anachronistic’ Law Limiting Wine Bottle Sizes in Florida
Thanks to a new bill, wine bottles as large as 15 liters will soon hit shelves in Florida. (Photo: Florent Bertiaux/Pexels)
In a move aimed at modernizing Florida’s wine laws, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Thursday at a Fort Lauderdale wine store, removing the previous restriction on wine container sizes in the state.
During the signing event, Governor DeSantis emphasized the significance of the measure, noting that it addresses “anachronistic” regulations that hindered both businesses and consumers alike.
“Now you can go all the way up to 15 liters in the state of Florida, which is almost 4 gallons,” DeSantis commented, as reported by NBC 6.
Previously, Florida law imposed a limit on the size of wine bottles available for sale, restricting them to one gallon or less, with exceptions made for 5.16-gallon reusable containers used by distributors and manufacturers.
“We want our consumers to be happy,” DeSantis said, per NBC 6. “And if that means they want to buy and sell a big old bottle of wine like this, then by golly they’re going to be able to do that in the state of Florida.”
Under the new legislation, which is set to take effect on July 1, wine will be permitted to be sold in various sizes ranging from 4.5 to 15 liters, providing consumers with greater choice and flexibility in their purchases.
A 15-liter wine bottle, also referred to as a Nebuchadnezzar, truly towers over the standard 750-milliliter bottle typically found on store shelves. To put it into perspective, a standard bottle holds around 25.4 ounces of wine, which is equivalent to about five glasses (assuming a standard serving size of 5 ounces per glass). In contrast, a 15-liter bottle holds approximately 20 times the volume of a standard bottle, making it a true behemoth in the wine world. In terms of servings, this colossal container can yield an astonishing 100 glasses of wine, providing an ample supply for large gatherings or special occasions.
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