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Tip for writing your alternation plan
by evansfox | Feb 17, 2016 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery
Federal law requires that proprietor (business/license) must have operational control of the shared (“alternating”) portion of the premises each calendar day. I tell my clients it is as easy as keeping a clipboard and writing who used it each day of the year. Partial...
Do I need a separate entrance for an alternating proprietorship?
by evansfox | Feb 17, 2016 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery
No. Ideally, there are separate entrances but this is not strictly required by the TTB. It is important to remember that state ABC boards may still require the separate entrances, New York State Liquor Authority does not generally require separate entrances. A...
Freeze gives new hope for 2014 Ice wine vintage in NY
by evansfox | Dec 29, 2015 | Wineries
Last night's freezing weather may save the hope for a 2014 ice wine vintage for NY wine makers! Ice wine is a New York specialty. It is a dessert wine which gets its intense sweetness and flavor through grapes that are naturally frozen and then pressed to make juice...
Seemingly contradictory interpretations of the farm winery law by the Authority
by evansfox | Nov 24, 2015 | Retail Liquor License, Wineries
Even though cider is apple wine, New York State Liquor Authority Licensing Unit 1 advises that custom production of wine for customers does not include cider (apple wine). However, Licensing Unit 1 also states that all of the privileges and restrictions that apply to...
Survey on social media use by wine drinkers should be leveraged by wine retailers
by evansfox | Nov 16, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
How do wine drinkers use social media? 44% used it to discuss wine 47% looked up wine prices 54% tried to get wine information 51% asked friends for wine recommendations What social media platforms do wine drinker use most? Facebook 84% YouTube 47% Twitter 45% Wine...
What wines should be on your menu?
by evansfox | Nov 16, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
US wine drinkers in a recent survey by the Wine Institute indicated that they prefer fruity, semi-sweet red wines. The most popular varietals were Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. An equal number preferred white wines, with the most popular being Chardonnay,...
Roadside farm stands can only source hard cider from farm wineries
by evansfox | Nov 9, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
Roadside farm market licensees may sell wine produced by up to two duly licensed farm wineries or special wineries or micro-wineries [ABCL §76-f]. The statute is limited to wine, not cider, and does not include a farm cidery. Thus COLA approved wine labels for low...
When do I need to file a change of method of operation application?
by evansfox | Nov 9, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License
Any changes from how an application was originally approved should be reported to the SLA. Licensing has advised us that “If the application is still in a pending status without a determination being made already then all necessary documents should be amended and...
Can wine and liquor stores give away free alcohol in holiday promotions?
by evansfox | Nov 8, 2015 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, General Business, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
The Authority has confirmed that a holiday promotion such as “Buy 2 bottles, get a 3rd free” is compliant with ABC laws. Similarly a BOGO offer on Black Friday will not violate any laws. Restrictions against free alcohol give aways are limited to on-premise retail...
5 advantages of applying for a farm winery instead of a farm cidery license
by evansfox | Nov 8, 2015 | General Business, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
There may several advantages to having a farm winery license instead of a farm cidery license: Since a farm winery and a farm cidery can both produce cider, a farm winery license is a good option to consider. Here are some reasons why: You can have more freedom and...
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