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Information Sheet for Native Wineries
A native winery is a manufacturer who processes in Iowa, the fruit, vegetables, dandelions, clover, honey or any combination of those ingredients, by fermentation into wine.
WINE
Any beverage containing more than 5% but not more than 17% alcohol by weight (6.25% but not more than 21.25% by volume) obtained by the fermentation of the natural sugar contents of fruits or other agricultural products. (Wine does not include any product containing alcohol derived from malt or by the distillation process from grain, cereal, molasses or cactus.) Wine containing more than 17% alcohol by weight (21.25% by volume) is classified as an intoxicating liquor and is governed as liquor.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Under Iowa law, a native winery must hold a Vintner’s Certificate of Compliance to manufacture and bottle wine, and a Class A Wine Permit to sell wine. Both are annual licenses that expire one year from the date of issuance.
Applicants for a WAN license must also make application to the United States, Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in order to produce and traffic native wine in Iowa. You may contact TTB toll free at 877.882.3277 or visit the TTB web site at
www.ttb.gov for additional information on obtaining the required federal license.
LICENSE FEES
License fees for native wineries are waived for the Certificate of Compliance. The Native Wine Permit fee is $25.00 annually. A Class A Native Wine permit also requires a $5000 Surety Bond.
SALES
Sales may be made at retail for off premises consumption (carry-out) only when sold at the winery. Sales may also be made to wine wholesalers and to retail licensees (bars, restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, etc.). Class A Native Wine licensee may also obtain one on-premise Class C Native Wine Permit for their manufacturing location only. The Class C Native Wine Permit may not be transferred to an additional location. If a Native Winery holds a Class C Native Wine Permit, the winery may sell beer by the glass and to go and can only be consumed and sold at the manufacturing location. Application for a Class C Native Wine Permit must be applied for as a separate application and approved by the local authority. The local authority is the City Clerk’s Office if within the city limits and the County Auditor’s Office if outside the city limits.
CREDIT
Sales made to retail patrons must be cash sales (check, money order, bona fide credit card). Wineries may extend not more than 30 days credit from the date of delivery to licensed retail establishments.
TASTINGS
Tasting is permitted when there is no charge for the tasting.
SHIPMENT OF WINE
Native wineries may ship wine in unopened containers to consumers (21 years and older) inside and outside Iowa. The package must have a label stating “deliver to adults 21 years of age or older only”. Wineries are cautioned to determine importation laws of other states prior to shipment. In some states it is a misdemeanor or felony crime to ship wine to individuals. For shipments to retailers outside Iowa please contact our Regulation Division at 515.281.7414.
RECORDS
Native wineries are required to keep books of account and records showing each sale of wine. The records must be open to inspection by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages division personnel during business hours.
PRODUCT LABELS
Label approval is required. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division accepts the federal Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms’ label approval. Please submit a copy of your federal approval prior to distributing wine. Additional product label approval is not required on size extensions or vintage changes unless there is a label change.
PROHITITED PRACTIES
Native wineries may not directly or indirectly:
o Furnish, give or pay for any furnishings, fixtures, or equipment used in the storage, handling, serving or dispensing of liquor, wine, beer or food within the place of a retail licensee.
o Sell or provide durable glassware to retail licensees. Disposable glassware constructed of paper, paper laminated, or plastic materials and designed primarily for personal consumption on a one-time usage basis, may be sold to retailers at no less than the wholesalers laid-in cost.
o Pay for a retail licensee’s license or permit.
o Be interested in the ownership, conduct or operation of a retail license other than the one Class C Native Wine Permit as allowed in 123.56(5).
o Hold a retail license or permit beyond was is allowed in 123.56(5).
GALLONAGE TAX
A tax of $1.75 per gallon must be paid on all wine sales sold at wholesale (wine sold to retail establishments). Tax reports and payment of taxes must be postmarked by the 10th of each month.
CONTACTS
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division 515.281.7432 / 866.469.2223 (option 1)
Alcohol, Tobacco & Fire Arms
Label Approvals 877.882.3277
Federal Forms
www.ttb.gov
Department of Natural Resources
Bottle Deposit Law 515.281.8646
Department of Economic Development
Wine Promotion Board 515.242.4732
Possible Funding Assistance 515.242.4810
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