5 Gallon Kegs, Label Approvals and You.
5 gallon kegs have become a popular way for wineries to get their product out into the marketplace, specifically the by-the-glass marketplace. I had a client contact me recently for assistance with a new label approval (COLA) for his upcoming bottling. I've filed these for him in the past but this year was the first time he'd decided to try out the 5 gallon keg route. He asked me if a label approval was required for them, and I honestly didn't have an answer for him right away. Read more
2012 Winery Compliance Wrap Up…….& What To Watch For in 2013.
Here we are at years end. A time often focused on assessing the years events & developments, ups and downs. For the winemaking world 2012 has already been marked as an incredible one in relation specifically to the grape harvest. (At least here in California) But what about in relation to compliance? What were the stories there? And what's to come for wineries in 2013 that they'll want to pay attention to for keeping on top of their compliance? Read more
Wineries, Who Is In Your Compliance Corner?
Quick question my winemaking compliance friends, When you researched for the answer to a compliance question were you ever frustrated with the first answer you were given? And by frustrated I mean the answer you were given either was not very clear or just didn’t sound like the right one you were after? My simple solution when this happens to you? Get a second opinion. Read more