by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015
If it isn’t in writing, it probably doesn’t count. If you are one of my clients, you have undoubtedly heard this from me. This is an oversimplification of the law, but in most situations, it is the end result. Almost every day, I am told the background of a dispute...
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015
A wine store may offer tastings by its personnel at its wine store by opening a bottle of a wine they are selling at the wine store and allowing customers to taste before buying. A liquor store owner may only conduct wine tastings at their licensed premises. A liquor...
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015
The easy to remember rule about pairing spirits with food is that lighter spirits complement lighter foods and darker meats go best with darker spirits. For example, tequila can be used in recipes for seafood. Tequila can also be substituted for white wine in sauces...
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015
A client would like to have wine made by a custom crush facility and then own the brand and sell the wine direct to customers (DTC) to cut out the middleman. This could be a farm winery that makes some wine itself and contract manufactures some wine (below the farm...
by evansfox | Apr 3, 2015
Food containing alcohol is under the purview of the Department of Agriculture and Markets. You will need to comply with all of their rules and regulations. If you are intending to purchase alcohol at wholesale for use in the manufacture of food, you will need an...