For the smaller but growing winery, eliminating the middleman by self-distribution, where legal, offers several advantages over traditional three-tier distribution, including better margins, direct and immediate feedback from retailers and their consumers, and greater control of its brand. Limitations of the Three-Tier System for the Smaller Winery The smaller winery faces numerous challenges getting its […]
California Winegrower License: Do I need it? How do I get It? What Can I Do with It?
Do I need a license to make wine? Not if it is for personal or family use. Under California law, you are allowed to make up to 200 gallons of wine per year per household for personal or family use without a license. The wine cannot be sold or offered for sale, but it can […]
So You Want to Buy a Vineyard: Pre-Purchase Checklist
Buying land for a new vineyard or buying an existing vineyard involves some pre-closing investigation to make sure the buyer’s plans will not be blocked or slowed by any surprises. Once a parcel of land is identified in a region with a favorable climate, the careful buyer will go through a checklist of issues before […]
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