At Rogoway Law, we understand the nuances of the wine business as well as the complex legal and regulatory issues that wine industry businesses face. Our Santa Rosa office is located in the heart of California’s wine country and our deep roots in the region, as well as our substantial legal expertise, combine to make us an essential element of our clients’ operations.
Our attorneys are experienced in helping a wide range of wine industry businesses from start-ups to small companies, to pedigreed winegrowers and world-class wineries, with all aspects of their wine law needs.
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).
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).
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.
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