In this week’s roundup, get an overview of compliance for craft producers and the options they have for support. Sovos ShipCompliant lays out the compliance basics for beer, cider, and spirits producers. Economic nexus laws can be confusing—get the low-down on how they work. While the fires in California are devastating, there are a few good developments that occurred over the last few days. 2020 predictions are revisited and rewritten for the remainder of the year. Lastly, we hear from a female winemaker and get her advice on how to make it in such a competitive industry.

Compliance Options for Craft Producers

Even if things start to return to a “new normal,” it’s likely that increased DTC sales sparked by the pandemic will stick. Consumers have become more comfortable purchasing online and the convenience of home delivery. See what options craft producers have when it comes to achieving and maintaining compliancy so that they can thrive in the DTC channel.

DTC Shipping for Beer & Spirits: How to Develop and Grow a New Market

Wine may have a head start in the DTC shipping market but spirits and beer are next in line. By connecting with consumers online, craft producers can create a personal connection, develop a national presence, and access a valuable new market. Learn more about compliance rules for beer, spirits, and cider and the current state of the market.

DTC Shippers Face New Tax Compliance Challenges Thanks to Economic Nexus Laws

The Supreme Court’s decision in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case freed states to charge taxes to sellers that do business in their state but have no physical presence there. This change affects any DTC shipper of beer, wine, and spirits that sell into a state with economic nexus. Things get complicated when each state gets to pick their thresholds, tax amount, etc. Read this article to get a better grasp of economic nexus laws.

Cautious Optimism on Wine Country Fires

Record fires are raging in California. What could possibly be good about that? For the LNU Lightning Complex fire, predicted high winds and lightning failed to return prompting a much-needed sigh of relief for firefighters and residents. In northern California, firefighters were able to successfully fend off the fire in a number of places. Also, federal fire-relief funding, which was in jeopardy, has been granted in multiple counties.

The Cocktail and Spirits Stories That Will Shape 2020

To say that 2020 hasn’t gone exactly as planned would be an understatement. This article revisits and rewrites predictions for the most turbulent year in recent memory. See what trends have emerged and which ones never took flight.

Here’s What I’ve Learned as a Woman Winery Owner

Only eight percent of US winemakers are women and Ashley Trout is one of them. She wants to share what she’s learned over the years and offer advice to other women and winemakers. See how she balanced her time between two wineries, kept her creative flame alive, and continued the social advocacy work that she loves.