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 […]
Diving into the Wine Business? Here’s How You Choose the Correct Business Entity
When starting your wine business or any other business, one of the first things to consider is the particular legal structure in which you will operate. Every business needs a legal entity to limit personal liability and pay appropriate taxes. While it is possible to change the legal structure of your business in the future, it […]
Importing Wine to California
Although California is an excellent growing region with many fantastic wines, consumers also appreciate the experience of tasting wines from other countries. Providing foreign wines for these consumers to purchase requires cooperation with several government entities, both federal and state: Federal U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The Tax and Trade Bureau of the Treasury […]