DTC license applications
Support for direct wine shipper applications and the supporting records required by individual states.
Direct-to-consumer wine compliance
Wine DTC compliance
made manageable.
I help wineries and wine businesses organize direct-shipping licenses, renewals, registrations, reporting, excise-tax obligations, and ShipCompliant administration.
16+Years in beverage alcohol compliance50States of compliance experience1:1Direct access to Stefanie
What I handle
Clear support.
Documented results.
Every engagement begins with an agreed scope, responsibilities, timeline, and reporting cadence.
Renewals & amendments
Deadline tracking and filing support for renewals and reportable business or license changes.
State registrations
Coordination of related brand, label, product, or other registrations required for an agreed DTC footprint.
Shipment reporting
Organized preparation and review of required shipment, gallonage, and related state reports using client-provided source data.
Excise-tax support
Filing support for state excise-tax obligations included in the agreed scope, with documented calculations and submissions.
ShipCompliant administration
Hands-on work within your existing ShipCompliant account and processes when access is provided.
Who I support
For wine businesses shipping beyond the tasting room.
I create a practical compliance structure around your current states, planned expansion, systems, shipment data, and internal responsibilities.
Importers & SuppliersWineriesWine ClubsDTC ProgramsGrowing Portfolios
Common questions
Practical answers.
Before we begin.
Do you determine where a winery may ship?+
I can help assess licensing and compliance requirements for the states in your scope. Final shipping decisions must reflect current law, license status, product eligibility, and your business operations.
Can you work in our ShipCompliant account?+
Yes. I have extensive ShipCompliant administration experience and can work within your existing account and processes when access is provided.
Do you handle both licenses and recurring reports?+
Yes. Support may cover an initial licensing project, recurring compliance work, or a combined scope based on your needs.
What information will you need?+
That depends on the states and work requested, but typically includes entity and license records, product information, shipment data, prior filings, and access to relevant systems.
Start a conversation
Tell me what you need.
I’ll map the next steps.
Describe your business, the states involved, and your desired timeline. I’ll respond within one business day.