Wine (and Beer) Tasting Events at a Retailer’s Location Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Holding a tasting, or sampling, event at a retailer may be an effective way to introduce your product to consumers. Like all regulatory topics related to wine and beer, there are several items to keep in mind if…
The Attorney General’s Enforcement of Michigan Direct Shipping Liquor Laws Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC A few months ago, I wrote about the requirements to ship wine directly to the consumer in Michigan and complying with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (“MLCC”) requirements to do so. Both in-state and out-of-state wineries or…
August 2023 Newsletter Get ready for the 2023 MWC Membership Drive and Renewals, Check out the official Michigan Governor’s Cup trophy at St. Julian, Mark your calendars for the River Raisin Wine Trail “Fare & Pair Taste of Fall” Event, Take advantage of the MI Craft Beverage Council Marketplace, Congratulate Dablon Vineyards on their USA Today poll standings, Enroll…
Winery Licensing Process Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC In the last few editions of the monthly Wine Law article, I described the various licenses available for both manufacturers and retailers. This month, the article will briefly cover the process of obtaining one of those licenses. The complexities of Wine Maker and…
July 2023 Newsletter Meet MWC’s new board members, Get an update on the 2023 MWC Election, Mark your calendars for the big upcoming Inclusion & Expansion announcement, Congratulate the big Governor’s Cup Winner from 2023, Celebrate the grant award for continuing word on the Sustainability Agriculture app, Participate in a Growers Survey, Read July’s Edition of Wine Law, Attend a…
Navigating the Liquor License Landscape for Retailers Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Last month in the Wine Law article, I briefly described different types of liquor licenses available in Michigan for manufacturers of wine, beer, or spirits. There are different liquor licenses available for retailers. Within the retail tier of licenses, there are…
June 2023 Newsletter Governor’s Cup Edition: BUY TICKETS! SHOW UP! SHOW OFF! Get the latest on the upcominng Governor’s Cup events, Meet the current GC Sponsors and Sign Up for Your Own, Check out our 2023 Annual Meeting Packet and Election materials, Read June’s Edition of Wine Law, and More! 2023 Michigan Governor’s Cup Results The Michigan Wine…
Navigating the Liquor License and Permit Landscape for Manufacturers Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Having a general understanding of the various types of liquor licenses and permits available will help you maximize revenue opportunities while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In Michigan, manufacturers of wine, beer, or spirits are part of the…
Michigan’s Three-Tiered System – Friend or Foe? Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC In Michigan, the month of May is Wine Month – and this May is a special one with the launch of the Taste Michigan brand and the “Cool is Hot” marketing campaign promoting Michigan wine. (Special shout out to Mark…
April 2023 Newsletter Celebrate the upcoming launch of the Inclusion & Expansion Educational Fund Scholarship, Submit your wines in the upcoming Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition, Mark your calendars for the NW MI Grape Spring Kick Off Meeting, Register for the WineAmerica 2023 National Wine Policy Conference, Reminder to participate in the Commerce7 seminar…
