By Lindsey A. Zahn, Esq.
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Wine Labeling Regulations How wine labels are regulated, from mandatory statements to approvals. Latest: A Conversation on Pommeau: Lindsey Zahn Featured on Cider Chat with Ria Windcaller TTB Labeling TTB rules, rulings, and label approvals. Latest: Can Cider, Mead, and Fruit Wine Use Vintage Dates? A Lawsuit Challenges TTB’s Labeling Rules Cider Hard cider labeling, taxes, and where the 7% line falls. Latest: Can Cider, Mead, and Fruit Wine Use Vintage Dates? A Lawsuit Challenges TTB’s Labeling Rules Federal Law Federal statutes and agency actions affecting wine. Latest: 2025 Year in Review: Key Legal Trends in the Alcohol Beverage Industry Wine Legislation Bills and new laws, at the federal and state levels. Latest: What the 2025 U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Means for Alcohol Beverage Companies New York State Wine Laws Licensing and wine law in New York. Latest: New York Expands Opportunities for Craft Beverage Producers with New Law Wine and Direct Shipment Shipping wine directly to consumers. Latest: 2025 Year in Review: Key Legal Trends in the Alcohol Beverage Industry Wine Lawsuits Court cases involving wineries and wine brands. Latest: Seventh Circuit Denies Rehearing in Chicago Wine Co. Case: What It Means for Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Wine and Trademark Law Brand names, trademarks, and place names on wine. Latest: Dracula Wine Brand Owner Sues 19 Crimes

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Lindsey A. Zahn, Esq.

Founder of Lindsey Zahn P.C., an alcohol beverage and food law firm in White Plains, New York. She has written On Reserve since 2010.

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