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California Winery Licensing: Applications, Updates, and More

Want to make wine and open a tasting room? Already have a winery and not sure the last time you updated your permits and licenses? Considering purchasing or investing in a California winery and want to understand what happens next? This course provides participants with an overview of alcohol beverage laws and regulations, focusing on California licensed wineries. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the legal framework governing the alcohol industry, including the role of the Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (CA ABC). Through interactive discussions and practical examples, participants will learn about licensing requirements, operating models, labeling regulations, and resources available on the TTB and CA ABC websites.​

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Learning Outcomes:

  1. Understand the different operating models available to produce wine in California, including Alternating Proprietorship and custom crush.

  2. Identify Tied House Rules and their significance in California's alcohol industry.

  3. Understand the application process for a TTB Bonded Winery Basic Permit and a CA ABC Type 02 Winegrower license.

  4. Identify when TTB Permits and CA ABC licenses require updates and how to update them.

  5. Required elements of a wine label and the process to submit for a Certificate of Label Approval from the TTB.

This class is for educational purposes only and does not provide legal guidance or advice.

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Alicia H. Cronbach is an attorney and Principal at Cronbach Law Group PC in Napa, California. She has extensive experience in the wine industry, having held key positions at Treasury Wine Estates Americas and Duckhorn Wine Company. Alicia founded her own firm in 2019, focusing on alcohol regulatory work and assisting wineries with transactions and integration.

When: May 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

Lunch will be provided

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