About the Book
Wine Law in America: Law and Policy
Richard P. Mendelson
UC Berkeley
2011. 448 pages. ISBN: 978-0-7355-9974-1.
About the Book
This is the first textbook on wine law and policy in the United States.
Features:
- Explains federal, state and local laws governing wine production, taxation, marketing, distribution and sales.
- Covers Commerce Clause and Twenty-First Amendment issues and cases involving interstate trade in wine.
- Addresses wine labeling and advertising, including appellations of origin.
- Explores issues of public health and social responsibility for wine industry members and wine consumers.
- Comprehensive on how to establish and operate a winery, including grape sourcing, vineyard leases and licensing and permitting.
- Describes key international institutions and agreements that regulate the global wine industry.
