ARKANSAS – In March, the Arkansas legislature passed a law allowing groceries and convenience stores to sell wine from other states. But, it appears that, since the Arkansas law is so recent, there has not been a uniform policy at some retailers, The Arkansas Times reports.

When the law was passed in March, there was some speculation that it would hurt liquor stores. Clark Trim, who owns Colonial Wine & Spirits in Little Rock, hasn't found that to be the case with his business. “I really don't feel there has been any pressure on us at all since the law took effect,” Trim said.

But for the most part the new law doesn't mean it's much easier for wine lovers to pick up a fine bottle along with their bread and milk. A survey of local stores shows that some have been slow to add non-Arkansas vintages to the shelves. In stores where they are sold, selection is slim.

At the Kroger on Beechwood in Hillcrest, the wine section is stocked with plenty of Wiederkehr and Post wines from Arkansas, but nothing else. A spokeswoman at Kroger regional headquarters in Memphis said that no Little Rock Kroger stores sell out-of-state wines. She also said she was unaware of any plans to begin doing so.