Political (legal) The US system is highly multifaceted. Each and every state has been governed by its own laws regarding the distribution pattern of the alcohol. Some viewers say that there are 50 different states in US when it comes to legislation by each separate state. States are allowed to ban the alcohol that can also have the state run distribution network; moreover, some have banned the direct shipping between the states. These legislation issues create a serious amount of troubles for the wine industry in United States