Expert Compliance Solutions for Your Winery

Comprehensive licensing, reporting, and consulting services tailored for you.

All of our work is completed virtually for your convenience.

The United States is the most complicated country in the world when it comes to the legal and regulatory issues surrounding the wine business. There are 50 states, plus the federal government — each with its own set of licenses, rules and procedures. Compliance issues can drastically slow sales and derail distribution programs if not handled properly. We are knowledgeable, quick in turning around applications and paperwork, and thoughtful in the way we approach the compliance issues that will be faced.

Federal & State Alcohol Compliance
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black glass bottles on stainless steel table

Compliance Services Offered

(And More...!)

LICENSING

TTB & California ABC Licensing

Start-up Permits & Licenses

Alternating Proprietorships & Host Curtailments

Changes to Address & Company Structure

Changes to Licensed Premises

Distilled Spirits Permits

FDA Bioterrorism Registration

County Fictitious Business Name Statement Filing

Ca Department of Food & Agricultural Processor’s License

California Department of Tax & Fee Administration Seller’s Permit And Excise Tax Registration

Trade Name Additions

Out-of-State Licensing

Three-Tier Licensing & Renewals

Direct-To-Consumer Licensing & Renewals

Excise & Sales Tax Account Registrations

Surety Bonds

Brand Registrations

Distributor Appointments

REPORTING

702/Report of Wine Operations

Operational Reporting

TTB Excise Tax Returns

TTB Distilled Spirits & Brewery production reports

CDTFA Winegrower, CDTFA Crush Report

Out-of-State Reporting

Excise & Shipping Reports

Sales & Use Tax Reports & Payments

COLAS

Label Review

COLA WAIVERS

COLA Submissions

Formula submissions


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two bottles on black wooden table
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eyeglasses on map
Rescources

Alcohol Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau
https://www.ttb.gov/

Wine Labels
https://www.ttb.gov/wine/labeling


Consulting Services

Our experienced staff provides tailored consulting to navigate the complexities of alcohol compliance regulations. Whether it is starting from an idea or building a plan to grow, we are here to help.

The Compliance Cellar provided exceptional service and expertise, making our licensing process seamless. Their knowledgeable staff guided us every step of the way. Highly recommend!

The Vineyard

A monochromatic indoor scene featuring a consultation area with a modern design. Two people are seated at a long wooden table, working on laptops, while another person stands nearby. Bookshelves are visible beneath the table, and a sign reads 'Consultation Specialisee'. Overhead lighting and glass partitions add to the contemporary architectural style.
A monochromatic indoor scene featuring a consultation area with a modern design. Two people are seated at a long wooden table, working on laptops, while another person stands nearby. Bookshelves are visible beneath the table, and a sign reads 'Consultation Specialisee'. Overhead lighting and glass partitions add to the contemporary architectural style.

★★★★★