WineAmerica Introduces Direct Shipping Licensing for Wineries

WineAmerica and ShipCompliant Partnership Simplifies Licensing Process

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WineAmerica launched an online portal (http://www.wineamerica.org/easywinelicensing/) that allows wineries to purchase direct shipping licenses and start shipping wine within 6-8 weeks. This licensing portal is supported by ShipCompliant and a network of certified compliance professionals who navigate the application process on behalf of wineries.

“This is a significant development for wineries looking to expand their direct shipping program,” said Bill Nelson, president of WineAmerica. “EasyWineLicensing offers wineries an easy, reliable and secure way to gain market access and strategically plan their direct sales programs.”

EasyWineLicensing.com originally launched in July 2009. WineAmerica and ShipCompliant partnered to expand this program in March 2010 with a custom portal and preferred service rates for WineAmerica members. ShipCompliant will donate 5% of all service fees to help support WineAmerica’s advocacy efforts.

“In a complex and highly-regulated industry like wine direct shipping, we continue to work to facilitate efficient and profitable ways for wineries to do business,” said Jason Eckenroth, CEO and founder of ShipCompliant.

Once an order is placed, ShipCompliant provides wineries with an all-inclusive form that applies to all available direct shipping states. Wineries only need to complete this single application whether they are getting licensed in one or 20 states. This eliminates redundant paperwork and uncertainty for wineries adding new states to their direct shipping program. Direct shipping licenses can be ordered at: http://www.wineamerica.org/easywinelicensing/.

About WineAmerica

WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, has more than 800 member wineries in 48 states and represents these wineries at the state, federal and international levels. WineAmerica’s mission is to encourage sound public policy that will allow the American wine industry to grow, and provide American wineries market opportunities both domestically and abroad.

About ShipCompliant

ShipCompliant, based in Boulder, Colorado, provides automated compliance software for the wine and spirits industry and is used by more than 1,900 active users representing over 2,000 wine brands in 33 states. ShipCompliant is recognized as the wine industry’s standard for compliance management through established relationships with leading wine industry associations, software companies, third-party shippers, compliance consultants and common carriers. For more information, please visit: http://www.shipcompliant.com/.