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What states have the highest taxes on wine?

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The median state excise tax on wine is 87 cents per gallon, but many states impose a far higher tax on wine.

1. Kentucky, $3.18 per gallon

2. Alaska. $2.50 per gallon

3. Florida, $2.25 per gallon

4. Iowa, $1.75 per gallon

5. New Mexico, $1.70 per gallon

6. District of Columbia, $1.61 per gallon

7. Georgia, $1.51 per gallon

8. Virginia, $1.51 per gallon

9. Arkansas, $1.42

10. Rhode Island, $1.40

Tennessee has the 14th highest tax on wine at $1.27 per gallon.

Source: Tax Foundation