We serve as counsel to wine-related businesses – producers, distributors, vineyards, grape growers and retailers.

We assist in production agreements, private label arrangements, distribution agreements, water rights and sharing agreements, grape purchase and sale agreements, FDA and  product labeling, equipment financings, environmental permitting matters, licensing arrangements, trademark and intellectual property matters, employment matters, as well as tax and succession planning.

Our clients include vineyard owners, wineries, restaurants and wine and spirits companies.

Representative Clients

• Precept Brands LLC
• Dandrew Wine LLC
• Washington Wine Institute

Representative Matters

• One of the largest wineries in the State of Washington in all aspects of its legal work, including acquisitions, distribution, corporate, commercial and real estate work
• Clients in the acquisition of 10 wineries in 4 transactions valued at over $29 million
• Winemakers and wine processing companies in Washington and California in purchases of vineyards and equipment, regulatory matters, borrowings and corporate matters
• A winery in air regulatory and water quality compliance
• Representing manufacturer of “wine shipper” packaging for use in direct sales by producers to customers
• Negotiating grape purchase agreements on behalf of wineries and vineyards
• Representing wineries and vineyard managers in disputes with labor organizations and administrative agencies