On January 17, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) signed legislation that will allow in state and out-of-state wineries (producing less than 250,000 gallons) to ship wine directly to New Jersey consumers. There will be a shipping permit fee ranging from $100 to $1000. Wineries that meet the capacity requirements will be permitted to ship … Read more
The TTB has proposed two specific changes to the Certificate of Label Approval Form. They are as follows: In the application portion, the TTB is proposing eliminating the requirement to show wording appearing on caps and seals and other materials firmly affixed to the container. In the second and third pages of the form, the … Read more
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WineAmerica’s Cary Greene spoke out forcefully in favor of New Jersey wineries and direct-to-consumer shipping at a hearing on a New Jersey bill (A4436). The bill was heard by that state’s Assembly Budget Committee on January 5 and was voted out of committee. It should be up for a vote on the floor of the … Read more
January 3, 2012 Director, Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044–4412 Re: WineAmerica Comments on TTB Notice No. 122 Dear Director Isenberg: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Notice No. 122, Proposed Revision to Vintage Date Requirements. This rulemaking would allow wines labeled … Read more