Industry Resources

Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE)

http://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/law-enforcement/alcohol-law-enforcement/about-ale

NC ABC-Apply for a commercial permit

http://epay.abc.nc.gov

NC Department of Revenue (NCDOR)

returnsresolution@ncdor.gov

877-308-9092

919-733-3641

919-707-7500 Option 5

Soil Testing- http://www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/sthome.htm

The NCDA contact for the highway signage program is Annie Baggett [Annie.Baggett@ncagr.gov]

The NC Grape Council-www.ncwine.org

The NC State University- Muscadine and Vinifera Grapes-https://grapes.ces.ncsu.edu/grape-diary/webinars-2020/#Harvest

TTB Website for Form 5120 Report of Wine Premises Operations

https://www.ttb.gov/images/pdfs/ttb-p-512017.pdf- There are other resources online www.ttb.gov-

TTB Helpline 877-882-3277

TTB - Wine Industry Key Wine Topics - https://www.ttb.gov/wine/index.shtml

1. Confirm with zoning in their particular area that they are zoned properly to operate a winery,

tasting room and wine production.

2. Starting a new business and understanding the process can be challenging. For an overview

of the steps involved in getting started in a TTB-regulated industry, see our Industry Startup

Tutorial.Copy & Paste this link - https://www.ttb.gov/industry-startup/industry-startup.shtml

3. https://www.ttb.gov/business-tools/qualify_industry_member.shtml - Copy & Paste This link, it

will take you to their website to start the process to apply.

4. Become familiar with the TTB regulations for your industry type (see Title 27, Chapter 1).Copy

& Paste this link, https://www.ttb.gov/other/regulations.shtml