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Federal Advertising Regulations for Wine Businesses

The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (27 USCA Ch.8, subchapters I-II, Sections 201-219a, as applicable) (The “Act”) authorizes the US Department of the Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury (the “TTB”) to be the permitting authority for importers, producers, and wholesalers of wine; and to regulate the advertising and marketing of wine, including as relates

Hilary St. Jean April 26, 2023

B Corporation Certification: A Guide for Wineries and Beverage Businesses

Why B Corporation Certification is on the Rise In California particularly, issues of environmental impact and public impact are at the forefront of corporate and political leadership. In part, this is due to the constant challenges that arise through a highly agricultural geography meeting very tumultuous environmental factors, including drought, fire and flood. This is of heightened importance with industries

Hilary St. Jean February 15, 2023

Intellectual Property Considerations for Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Labeling

When it comes to Alcohol and Cannabis Labels – Don’t Forget the Intellectual Property!

When scrolling through bottles of wine and beer at your local liquor store, or browsing the cannabis products in a neighborhood dispensary, labels jump out as one of the most important ways for a beverage or cannabis business to connect with its customers. Labels capture consumers’ attention, distinguish products from each other, and convey important information to potential buyers. This

Josh Zetlin September 2, 2022

TTB Wine Bottle Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) Requirments

Before any bottle of wine (inclusive of cider and mead) can be introduced into commerce in the United States, it must have an affixed label which has received either a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) or COLA Exemption from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

Joe Rogoway August 24, 2022

Petitioning the TTB for the Establishment of a New American Viticultural Area (AVA)

Establishing a New American Viticultural Area (AVA) by Petitioning the TTB

An individual or entity, including any industry member, or any person or entity on behalf of an industry member, may file a petition to establish a new American Viticultural Area (AVA).

Joe Rogoway July 18, 2022

Type 02, Type 17/20, and Type 85 Licensing Considerations for California Wineries

The California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control offers an extensive catalog of licensure and permitting options for wine industry businesses; this post highlights the ABC licenses most relevant to California wineries.

Joe Rogoway July 11, 2022