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 […]
Vine to Wine: An Overview of the Winemaking Process
Grapes are picked when they reach ripeness. In the weeks and days preceding harvest, the grapes are tested regularly for sugar content (brix). This is usually carried out in the vineyard. The grower, often working closely with the winemaker (unless they are the same person), walks down rows of vines taking grape samples from clusters […]
San Diego County Tiered Winery Ordinance
In 2006, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors began the process of developing a tiered ordinance that would give boutique wineries the option of having a tasting room without the cost prohibitive burden of a major use permit. After being challenged by neighbors who believed that the ordinance would negatively impact the private roads […]
