Is this legal?

[barryjo]

Several people have asked my "how much?" for several bottles of wine. My reply is "I can't sell it".
However, I did place an empty peanut container on a shelf near the door that is labeled "Wine Supply Fund". Nothing against helping the vintner out with supplies.
If they don't contribute, they are not asked back!!!!

 

[barryjo]

I never sell my wine, instead I have "bottles of colored liquid to be used for decorative purposes only." In fact I am even thinking about putting "NOT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" on the bottle.... I can't be held responsible for what people do in the privacy of their home... right ?:

Meat marinade is a popular use for wine.
Just sayin'

 

[GreginND]

Heheeh very nice.

BTW, I was wrong. I winery can not gift away wine that is intended for sale. However, Im pretty sure they can gift it once they are off the premise or in a non professorial setting.

They can't gift it if it is still bonded and the excise taxes have not been paid. But if the taxes are already paid, I don't think it would be a problem for a winery to gift wine. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

[seth8530]

I will defer to your knowladge on this matter

 

[Fabiola]

They can't gift it if it is still bonded and the excise taxes have not been paid. But if the taxes are already paid, I don't think it would be a problem for a winery to gift wine. Maybe I'm wrong.

I think it depends, in New Mexico is illegal to gift any type of alcohol, for exampe bars cannot give a beer case as a prize in a dance contest, neither can sell drinks 2X1, that is consider gifting... I think that varies from state to state...

 

[saramc]

Heheeh very nice.

BTW, I was wrong. I winery can not gift away wine that is intended for sale. However, Im pretty sure they can gift it once they are off the premise or in a non professorial setting.

Actually, depending on state law a licensed winery/distillery can donate to registered charities. Not applicable in every state, so you need to check out state law if you are a commercial entity.
Commercial wineries provide sample bottles to liquor stores, etc., all the time. State law defines how they can go about it. No different than a winery providing tastings, complimentary or paid, state law and even county laws will set the parameters. All about taxes and your state/local laws.

 

[terroirdejeroir]

I have seen references to folks who host wine production on a contract basis for customers who want the kit experience, but don't want the investment in equipment, fruit flies, etc. I have always assumed those were our Canadian brethren. Is that legal in the US?

 

[GreginND]

Here in the states those kit wine production facilities also need to be licensed and bonded just like any other winery.