Wine in America: Law and Policy

Mendelson deftly explains the federal, state, and local laws that govern wine production, taxation, labeling, advertising, marketing, distribution, and sales. The book explores the historical underpinnings of wine law, including Prohibition, tied house and trade practices, public health concerns, and Twenty-First Amendment jurisprudence as well as addressing intellectual property issues involving wine brands and appellations of origin, land use laws affecting rural wineries and urban bars, and international trade.  

New to the Second Edition  

• An analysis of the impact of climate change on wineries and vineyards 
• An examination of whether we should regulate cannabis like alcohol