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Update on Issues with TTB Online Systems & Firefox
I have an update for all you Firefox users in relation to my post earlier this week. There is specific information related to which browser to use in the TTB’s COLAs online FAQ section. Their answer states that Explorer is the only browser they recommend and that Netscape & Firefox are not supported. They also […]
Warning: Firefox and The TTB’s Online Systems Do Not Mix Well
After a recent computer virus issue I made the switch to using Firefox as my web browser from a recommendation from my computer guy. This definetely made an improvement in some of the issues I was having at the time so I was satisfied with the switch. That is until I was attempting to change […]
A Wine Compliance System Makeover Story.
I have long been a big fan of makeovers. Makeovers of rooms, houses, yards, hairstyles, wardrobe, you name it I like seeing a dramatic transformation take place. With that concept in mind we had some fun recently putting together a video which tells a story of what a winery compliance makevover might look like. A […]
How an AVA is Born.
I just read a really good article on a new AVA that has been submitted for the Coombsville area in Napa. If approved it would become the 16th sub-AVA within Napa Valley. http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=88234&htitle=Will Coombsville Get an AVA%3F AVAs have grown in numbers rapidly in the last 5 years. The process that happens behind the scenes […]
Tips When Looking For a Compliance Job.
How do I find a winery compliance job? This is a question I am asked fairly often by students in my classes. Winery compliance is a very specialized niche of knowledge and skills but oddly enough the responsibility is given to just about any position at a winery.
Here’s the QC for using QR Codes on Your Wine Labels
Over the many years I've been doing winery compliance work I've learned to become comfortable with playing the role of party pooper. The compliance department gets to inform the owners, winemakers and other decision makers what is kosher and what is not. So with this newest trend of placing QR codes on wine labels I did […]
What’s All The Fuss Over Wine Alcohols?
Are wineries misleading their customers with the alcohols on their wine labels? Do you as a wine consumer base some of your purchases on what the displayed alcohol content is on the label? I have been reading many articles and blog posts recently around the discussion of wine label alcohols vs. what is their true alcohol […]
Are There Weeds Growing in Your Compliance System?
Winery compliance systems are very dynamic in their nature. Often the trouble is they are not looked at in this way by those responsible for maintaining them. What is the end result of this? Compliance "weeds" begin to take it over.
Multiple Options For Using Multiples on Wine Labels
At current count there are well over 6,000 wineries in the US and those numbers only continue to go up. Keep in mind that number is just the count of wineries, not the actual count of all of the wines that they each make. And they generall will each make several different wines. This means for the […]
Deciding on a Label Alcohol for Your Wine.
Wine labels are required to have a specific set of items. One of those is an alcohol content. This must appear on the front (or brand) label. When it comes time to design all of the details that go into a wine’s label there are two areas which wineries focus on in making their decision […]
First Hand Feedback on the TTB’s Online Permits System
When I first saw the TTB’s (That is the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) announcement a few months ago on their website stating their plans to launch an online version of submitting permit application materials I thought- that’s brilliant! I have given the TTB a lot of credit for being the trend setter […]
Is Compliance the Perfect Fit for You?
Ever heard someone use the expression, “well, it’s not for everbody” when describing a certain activity? It is based on the concept that each of us through our personal traits and talents are inclined to be drawn toward certain activities. The same theme applies to the types of careers we’re drawn to. Ever dealt with […]
Hold Up! Are You Sure a New Label Approval is Necessary?
Each year the TTB (Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau, the federal agency which regulates the alcoholic beverage industry) receives more and more applications for label approvals on alcoholic beverages that are sold in this country. A statistic from 2008 had the total of applications received at over 133,000, and somewhere around 85% of […]
The dog ate my wine compliance system.
We recently adopted a 4 month old puppy and are now going through all the interactive learning experiences that come with it. Our guy is a border collie & terrier mix according to the border collie rescue group we found him through, so for anyone familiar with dog breeds that means smart on smart. While […]
What’s in YOUR compliance system??
I have long referred to compliance as the unglamorous part of winemaking. I say this because all the details involved in maintaing a winery compliance system are necessary ones but for the most part very unpopular to those responsible for maintaining them. The reasons for this can often be related to the simple fact that […]
