by evansfox | Mar 20, 2016
Trademarks for the alcoholic beverage industry can be significantly different than trademarks in other industries. There is a litany of regulations affecting alcoholic beverage production, distribution, and product labeling. As they say, one size does not fit all. ...
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 | Dec 29, 2015
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...
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,...
