Magnolia Bakery opened its first store in Greenwich Village, New York over 15 years ago. It is known for its …
Category: Wineries
Special permits provide a little fun this summer
As the weather warms up – eventually – we can look forward to the many county fairs and farmers markets …
Wine cork alternatives: yay or nay?
Corks are the traditional closure for wine, especially for red wines in need of aging. Wine afficionados expect to see …
Drunken Treasure: the aquoir wine aging process
Following several European wineries, Mira Winery, a Napa Valley winery launched in August 2012, has undertaken an unusual experiment. It …
You can be your own landlord. Really, the SLA says so!!
There are a lot of documents, applications and questionnaires that must be submitted when applying for a liquor license with …
Permit for homemade wine tasting events
The SLA may issue a “miscellaneous” permit to a not-for-profit organization to conduct a tasting and/or competition for wines made …
Tips for start-ups: due diligence with investors or lendors
Start-ups seeking debt or equity financing will endure a due diligence process conducted by lenders and investors. Failure of the …
One way to raise money for your winery or microbrewery
One of the ways a winery or microbrewery can raise funding is through a private placement. This is where a …
Free information for those investigating a New York vineyard site
Vineyards historically have about a 25 year life. The infrastructure and land investment is substantial, so owners want to select …
Increasing Tasting Room Sales in New York by Lowering Excise Taxes to Canadian Customers
The Niagara region has 8-10% Canadian visitors. The Thousand Islands have 15-30% Canadian visitors. In the Finger Lakes, Canadians only …