Dover Woman Charged in Unlicensed Wine Operation

The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) has arrested Margaret Munro, 60, of Dover on charges stemming from an unlicensed wine manufacturing operation conducted through Pale Moon Wine LLC.

The investigation began after the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission notified DATE that products from Pale Moon Wine LLC were being sold at establishments in Maryland. Investigators determined the products originated in Delaware and that the firm lacked the required licenses to manufacture or sell alcoholic beverages.

On June 10, DATE officers executed a search warrant at Pale Moon Wine LLC in Dover. During the search, officers seized:

• Seven 220-liter plastic barrels containing various wine flavors
• One 200-liter plastic barrel of wine
• 127 five-gallon buckets containing various wine flavors
• 63 boxes of bottled wine
• Three corking machines
• Additional equipment and materials used in wine production

Munro was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 7, charged with the following offenses, and released on $300 unsecured bail.

• Selling Alcoholic Liquor Without a License
• Illegal Manufacture of Alcoholic Liquor
• Illegal Storage of Alcoholic Liquors
• Misleading the Public by Means of Signs or Advertisements

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT

DATE remains committed to ensuring that alcoholic beverages offered for sale in Delaware are produced, stored, and distributed in compliance with state law. The Division will continue to investigate and take enforcement action against individuals and businesses operating outside the regulatory framework to protect consumers and maintain a fair and lawful marketplace for licensed manufacturers and retailers.

CONTACT:
Lieutenant M. J. Loiseau
Office: (302) 566-7766
Email: [email protected]