OK Wineries………….Everybody Concentrate!
This is a cautionary post for all the wineries that as a result of the low sugar levels in their fruit this year due to the lack of a summer decided to boost the sugar level of their batches of juice and must by adding grape concentrate. Beware that come bottling time...The Weighty Issues of Winery Compliance
Recently I spotted one of these CHP trucks on the highway. It brought me back to my days as a deputy weighmaster and when during the harvest time of year, you didn’t want to see one of these pulling into your winery. (Not that you ever did) One of the most...Survey Says: Compliance is Both Key to Success and Main Challenge for Wineries.
I recently came across an article on Wine Business’ website which discussed a survey of 149 wine businesses recently compiled by the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. The focus of the survey was to determine the common key success factors and...Tips From The TTB For Avoiding Audits
Wine Industry Members: The TTB is on your side! When I first began doing wine tracking work at a Sterling Vineyards back in 1997 I was not given any training about the details of it. It was essentially a matter of being in the right place at the right time for the...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...Page 14 of 17