I belong to WineAmerica, why should I belong to my regional or state organization? WineAmerica represents your interests in Washington, DC, but we cannot be involved at the state level in every state. Your local winery association looks out for your interests in the state capitol and is your first line of defense against … Read more
The TTB has issued new guidance on excise tax and operations report filing for wineries. The TTB will now allow certain wineries to file their excise tax returns annually, rather than semi-monthly or quarterly. The requirements are: The proprietor has not given a bond for deferred payment of wine excise tax, and the proprietor: Paid … Read more
This week, South Dakota became the 43rd state to allow direct-to-consumer wine shipment to consumers. The legislation, HB 1001, was signed by the Governor Daugaard on February 19 and establishes a wine direct shipper license through the South Dakota Department of Revenue. The bill would allow for any winery that holds a federal basic … Read more
The TTB has issued a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would change how American Viticultural Areas (AVA) can be used on a wine label. The TTB is proposing that wineries in adjacent states be allowed to use the single-state AVA from the bordering state. To use the “Finger Lakes” as an example, a … Read more
Wine has been with us since the earliest days of our nation. The pilgrims were even purported to have landed at Plymouth Rock because they had run out of alcohol. Whether you believe these tales or not, wine and alcohol have played a critical role in the development of the Americas and this President’s … Read more
