Oh, there are so many task force reports to thumb through this year. And even with all the electric, mortgage and other reforms the General Assembly wants to achieve, we should be sure not to forget our wine industry.

Lawmakers are still working on the recommendations of the Maryland Wine and Grape Advisory Committee, formed in 2004.

The committee made several recommendations in its report, suggesting ways to make our vintners more competitive. On Monday, the House heard a bill to address one recommendation, which would allow wineries to ship directly to customers.

Check out HB 1260. Any thoughts?