by evansfox | Mar 11, 2016
The federal TTB issued its first 2016 ruling (2016-1) announcing its efforts to identify non-compliance with tied house rules prohibiting breweries, wineries, cideries, distilleries and wholesale distributors from directly or indirectly influencing retailers to...
by evansfox | Mar 10, 2016
NFL superstar Marshawn Lynch engaged in a short lived trademark fight with Monster Energy Co. over his “Beast Mode” nickname. Lynch has “Beast Mode” registered as a trademark for his apparel brand, but he filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to...
by evansfox | Nov 24, 2015
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...
by evansfox | Nov 16, 2015
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...
by evansfox | Nov 16, 2015
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,...
by evansfox | Nov 9, 2015
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...
