New American Viticultural Areas are planned for Paso Robles Wine drinkers could see new geographic labels on their Paso Robles wine bottles if a current proposal goes into effect. The Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA), could be split into 11 distinct appellations. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, a division of the US Treasury Department, is proposing …
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Ordinance PART 1: ANSWERS TO GENERAL ORDINANCE QUESTIONS The following information is from the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department concerning the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Ordinance. These frequently asked questions are broken into three categories – the first set contains general questions about the applicability of the ordinance and …
An interview with a winery accounting expert Since 1988, Paso Robles winery accounting expert Fred Bogart has been a principal at Glenn Burdette, one of the Central Coast’s leading CPA firms. Fred specializes in the specific tax compliance and accounting requirements of the wine industry. The firm manages the accounting needs of over 40 wineries and vineyard operations. Are there …
In 2002, Steve and Stephanie Anglim launched Anglim Winery in downtown Paso Robles. They produce award-winning Rhone varietals and blends plus limited release Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Steve is an expert winemaker who is a consultant to five wineries in Paso Robles. What are the preliminary steps to winemaking? The first thing to determine is how much wine you’re …
An interview with Paso Robles wine storage expert Matt Dusi Matt Dusi is CFO and COO of Michael Dusi Logistics Warehouse, Inc., the largest wine storage facility in Paso Robles. They specialize in case goods storage and currently work with about 40-50 wineries. Dusi is a regional expert on Paso Robles wine storage. What is the history behind your Paso Robles …
Shannon McGee directs the Central Coast Business Development for Pack n’ Ship Direct, a third-party logistics provider for the wine industry. The company works as the liaison between the end customer, the winery and the carrier to ensure packages get delivered successfully. Pack n’ Ship Direct’s four Central Coast locations ship over 100,000 packages per month. Why would a winery …
An interview with wine marketing expert Stacie Jacob Stacie Jacob is a brand strategist, communications specialist and marketing professional who represents clients in the food, wine, agriculture and tourism industries. In 2011, she launched Solterra Strategies LLC, a lifestyle marketing firm based in Paso Robles that focuses on branding, public relations, marketing, crisis communication and organizational change. Previously, Jacobs served …
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is a non-profit trade association whose membership includes wineries, vineyards and businesses from the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Alliance is responsible for marketing and promoting its membership as well as positioning the region to be a leader among the global wine community. Christopher Taranto, Communications Director, and Kaley Honzel, Membership Manager, explain …
As wine industry compliance consultants, Cyndee Smolik and Nancy Headland of Uncorked Compliance have over nine years of combined experience assisting their winery clients through the maze of mandated licensing and reporting requirements. Along with their fellow staff members, they provide a one-stop source for a host of alcohol compliance services and hands-on management throughout the process. What does it …
The ins and outs of winery building permits Q&A development consultant Dan Lloyd With over three decades of experience in project management and regulatory processing, Dan Lloyd, President and CEO of Landsite Inc., is a widely-recognized expert in the design and planning of complex development proposals for commercial and residential projects. He specializes in building assessments, entitlement procurement and permit processing …