"This bill will improve the customer's experience," Wolf said during a signing ceremony, noting the bill will increase revenue for the state.

The lawmakers in the House voted overwhelmingly and abruptly on Tuesday to approve the measure, House Bill 1690, which allows certain grocery stores and other outlets to sell up to four bottles of wine per customer for takeout and formalizes beer sales in convenience stores that began as a result of court cases.

York County wineries and breweries are expecting to reap the benefits of better accessibility in the form of increased sales after the law takes effect in August, 60 days after Wolf signed it. "The rise of the tide raises all ships," said Carl Helfrich, owner of Allegro Winery in Chanceford Township.

Hilary Loehwing, manager of Wyndridge Farm, said the York Township brewer of hard cider and beer saw sales increase when its products were offered in local grocery stores in recent years

"It's flying off the shelves. It's more convenient," she said, adding she expects sales to increase further when Wyndridge's products are in convenience stores.

The law allows takeout wine sales in licensed restaurants, bars, hotels, supermarkets and delis. Republicans said the change is expected to generate $150 million in revenue for the state

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