Pa. Senate Approves Supermarket Wine Sales

Pretty soon, you may be able to buy your favorite wine at the corner deli.

The Pennsylvania Senate on Thursday took a step towards reforming the way alcohol is sold in the state by approving a bill that would allow for wine to be purchased in supermarkets, restaurants and delis.

If also approved by the state House of Representatives, licensed supermarkets, delis, restaurants and bars could sell up to four bottles of wine.

The proposal would allow approximately 14,000 holders of takeout beer licenses to also sell wine, however, beer distributorships are not included, NBC10 said.

The bill, which passed the state Senate by a 29 to 21 vote, does not change how hard liquor is sold in Pennsylvania.

The state House of Representatives will now consider the bill for final passage.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the bill was passed as part of a budget plan that includes $350 million in new school funding.