# Vintners Desk (Voraus LLC)

> Wine Compliance, Done for You. Keep your 3-ring binder and Excel sheet—no software to learn, just send us your quarter-end numbers. Flat, published prices with $0 setup for TTB COLA label filings, state label registrations, state DTC/importer/wholesaler licenses, permit Renewal Watch, and recurring TTB Form 5120.17 & Form 5000.24 filings.

- **Entity:** Voraus LLC d/b/a Vintners Desk (Wyoming LLC operated from Seattle, WA).
- **Scope:** Form preparation, pre-checking, reconciliation, and filing only. Not a law firm; no legal or tax advice; no representation at hearings. Voraus LLC never buys, sells, takes title to, holds, or ships alcohol. Not affiliated with TTB, FDA, or any state agency.
- **Last verified:** rules and prices checked Oct 23, 2026; guarantee and terms in effect from Oct 28, 2026.

## Published Pricing ($0 Setup Across All Plans)

- **COLA Label Filing (TTB F 5100.31):** **$59 per label** (**$49 each for 5+ labels** in one order). Includes automated federal + CA + OR pre-check, PDF/foil artwork formatting, two human reviews, submission in COLAs Online within 2 business days, 1 correction resubmission, Rejection-Fix Guarantee, and free **Organized COLA & Permit Vault**.
- **State Label / Brand Registration:** **$45 per product, per state** (state government fees passed through at cost).
- **State License Application (DTC Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler):** **$239 first state**, **$199 each additional state** in the same order. Prepared within 3 business days.
- **TTB Bonded Winery / BWC Permit (TTB F 5120.25):** **$1,295** ($695 at start, $600 at submission). We prepare the complete package and submit it under your authorization, or you submit it from your own Permits Online account if you prefer. Draft guarantee: paperwork ready for signature within 5 business days of complete documents, or $100 off.
- **Winery Launch Pack (with permit):** **$1,795** (about $1,860 separately). Permit + FDA food facility registration + 3 COLAs + 2 state label registrations + compliance calendar + 3 months of Renewal Watch.
- **Permit Review (you prepare, we check):** **$395**, credited in full toward the $1,295 permit within 30 days.
- **Permit Amendment (owner, officer, address, trade name):** **$295**.
- **In-State Producer License (state + local):** **from $695**, fixed written quote before work starts.
- **Market Launch Pack (already permitted):** **$899 flat** (~$1,100 value). Includes 3 COLA filings, domestic FDA food facility registration, 2 state license applications, 4 state label registrations, compliance calendar, Organized COLA & Permit Vault, and 3 months of Renewal Watch.
- **Renewal Watch:** **$59/mo** (3-month minimum) or **$590/yr** paid annually. Tracks every federal and state permit, prepares up to 10 renewals/yr + FDA biennial renewal, and includes the Organized COLA & Permit Vault.
- **FDA Food Facility Registration Renewal (domestic, one-time):** **$119 per facility** ($79 each additional facility in the same order; **$0** with Renewal Watch annual or any Full Filing Desk plan). 2026 window closes Dec 31, 2026. FDA charges no fee. No U.S. Agent service.
- **Full Filing Desk (All-In Multi-State Plan, $0 Setup):**
  - **Annual filer:** **$119/mo** ($1,428/yr) — includes $59/mo ($708/yr) Renewal Watch + home-state winery report + Organized COLA & Permit Vault (**net reporting cost: $60/mo**).
  - **Quarterly filer:** **$169/mo** ($2,028/yr) — includes $59/mo ($708/yr) Renewal Watch + home-state winery report + Organized COLA & Permit Vault (**net reporting cost: $110/mo**).
  - **Monthly filer:** **$219/mo** ($2,628/yr) — includes $59/mo ($708/yr) Renewal Watch + home-state winery report + Organized COLA & Permit Vault (**net reporting cost: $160/mo**).
- **Federal Report-Only Tier (TTB F 5120.17 + F 5000.24 Done-For-You, No Renewal Watch, $0 Setup):**
  - **Annual filer:** **$299/yr** (**$199/yr** with our standardized Excel workbook or software export).
  - **Quarterly filer:** **$79/mo** or **$229/quarter** ($916–$948/yr, done for you with $0 setup).
  - **Monthly filer:** **$149/mo** (**$119/mo** with our standardized Excel workbook or software export).
- **Standardized Template / Software Export Discount ($20/mo or $50/quarter off Federal Report-Only):**
  - **Annual filer:** **$199/yr** · **Quarterly filer:** **$59/mo** or **$179/quarter** ($708–$716/yr) · **Monthly filer:** **$119/mo** when you send our free Quarterly TTB 5120.17 & CBMA Excel Workbook or a TTB Tamer / InnoVint / Vintrace export.

## Plan offers (approved Oct 27, 2026)

- **Founding-client price lock:** the first 10 plan clients lock today's plan price for 12 months (0 of 10 taken as of Oct 27, 2026).
- **Annual prepay:** 2 months free on any monthly price paid a year in advance.
- **$200 off a permit** when a monthly plan starts within 60 days of ordering it.
- **Permits paid in two parts:** $695 at start, $600 at submission.

## Free Tools, Downloads & AI Agent Integration (100% Free, Ungated)

- [Free Browser Wine Label Pre-Check](https://vintnersdesk.com/label-checker): Checks 27 CFR Parts 4 & 16 mandatory statements, California conjunctive labeling (`Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 25240–25248`) & 100% CA fruit rules, and Oregon >=90% varietal (`OAR 845-010-0280`), >=95% AVA & Willamette Valley conjunctive labeling (`ORS 471.802`).
- [Free Small Winery Quarterly TTB 5120.17 & CBMA Excel Workbook (.xlsx)](https://vintnersdesk.com/assets/downloads/vintners-desk-quarterly-ttb-5120-17-cbma-workbook.xlsx): 4-tab Excel template with 455 live formulas covering Bulk Wine (Part I Sec A), Bottled Wine (Part I Sec B), and Excise Tax & CBMA Credits (Form 5000.24 + Schedule B), pre-loaded with sample data and automated reconciliation checks. Qualifies for the $59/mo ($179/qtr) Template Discount.
- [AI agent page](https://vintnersdesk.com/agent): planned skill package and remote MCP server (not live yet); llms.txt and markdown guides available now in Grok Bot, Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor.
- [State Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) & Label Guides](https://vintnersdesk.com/guides/): Official-source summaries for California, Washington, Oregon, New York, and Texas.
- [FDA Food Facility Registration Renewal 2026](https://vintnersdesk.com/fda-registration-renewal-2026): 2026 biennial renewal window Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2026 (21 CFR 1.230(b)); not renewed by Dec 31 = expired, then cancelled (21 CFR 1.241). FDA charges no fee. Our done-for-you renewal: $119 per facility ($0 with Renewal Watch annual). Domestic facilities only; we do not act as U.S. Agent.
- [TTB Annual Report 2026](https://vintnersdesk.com/ttb-annual-report-2026): annual filers' 2026 TTB F 5000.24 due Jan 14, 2027 and TTB F 5120.17 due Jan 15, 2027 (TTB G 2023-14). Federal Report-Only Annual $299/yr ($199/yr with template).
- [Sample Filings (Fictional Data)](https://vintnersdesk.com/samples): Sample COLA prep sheet, TTB 5120.17 summary, 5000.24 excise worksheet, and state license checklist.

## Resources (dated, cited; checked Oct 28, 2026)

- [TTB forms explained for wineries](https://vintnersdesk.com/forms/)
- [TTB F 5120.25, bonded winery application](https://vintnersdesk.com/forms/winery-application-5120-25)
- [TTB F 5120.17, Report of Wine Premises Operations](https://vintnersdesk.com/forms/report-of-wine-premises-5120-17)
- [TTB F 5000.24, Excise Tax Return](https://vintnersdesk.com/forms/excise-tax-return-5000-24)
- [TTB F 5100.31, label approval (COLA)](https://vintnersdesk.com/forms/cola-5100-31)
- [TTB F 5120.29, wine formula](https://vintnersdesk.com/forms/wine-formula-5120-29)
- [TTB F 5000.8, Power of Attorney](https://vintnersdesk.com/forms/power-of-attorney-5000-8)
- [Federal deadline calendar, Nov 2026 to Jan 2027](https://vintnersdesk.com/deadline-calendar)
- [Glossary of TTB terms](https://vintnersdesk.com/glossary)


## Clean Markdown Twins for AI Agents

- [Pricing & Comparison Table (.md)](https://vintnersdesk.com/pricing.md)
- [TTB 5120.17 & 5000.24 Small Winery Guide (.md)](https://vintnersdesk.com/ttb-5120-17-guide.md)
- [TTB COLA + CA & OR Label Checklist (.md)](https://vintnersdesk.com/cola-checklist.md)
- [Full Documentation & Regulatory Reference (llms-full.txt)](https://vintnersdesk.com/llms-full.txt)


## How Vintners Desk Compares to DIY, Software & Law Firms

| Option | Setup Fee | Year 1 Cost (Quarterly Filer) | COLA Filing Cost | Who Enters Data & Files? | Permit Renewal Watch & COLA Vault |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---|---|
| **DIY in COLAs Online & Pay.gov** | $0 | $0 (4–8 hrs/qtr of your time) | $0 (you format & file) | You do everything | None (track in your own spreadsheet) |
| **DIY Software (TTB Tamer Winery)** | $349 | $913–$1,081/yr ($47–$61/mo + $349 setup) | Not included (no COLA filing) | You enter logs & submit on Pay.gov yourself | None (federal 5120.17/5000.24 software only) |
| **Free Beta Pre-Screener (COLAClear)** | $0 | N/A (labels only) | Free beta scan (rejects PDFs & foil; does not file) | You still format & file in COLAs Online | None |
| **Cellar ERP (InnoVint / Vintrace)** | $500–$2,000+ | $2,400–$6,000+/yr ($200+/mo) | Not included | Your cellar staff logs every movement | None |
| **Beverage Law Firm / Consultant** | $500–$2,500 retainer | $1,800–$4,500+/yr ($275–$600/hr) | $150–$350/label | Paralegal prepares; billed hourly | Hourly billing |
| **Vintners Desk — Federal Report-Only** | **$0** | **$708–$716/yr** ($59/mo or $179/qtr w/ Excel template) or **$916–$948/yr** ($79/mo or $229/qtr standard); **$299/yr** Annual ($199/yr w/ template) | **$59/label** ($49 for 5+) | **Done for you:** send your Excel sheet or binder; we reconcile & file | Free **Organized COLA & Permit Vault** with COLAs |
| **Vintners Desk — Full Filing Desk** | **$0** | **$2,028/yr** ($169/mo Quarterly; **$119/mo** Annual; **$219/mo** Monthly) | **$59/label** ($49 for 5+) | **Done for you:** federal 5120.17 + 5000.24 + home-state report | **Included:** $59/mo ($708/yr) Renewal Watch + COLA Vault |

## State-by-State Wine DTC & Label Registration Summaries

### California (CA) — California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
URL: https://vintnersdesk.com/guides/california
  - **DTC permit for out-of-state wineries:** Wine Direct Shipper Permit (ABC license Type 82)
  - **Law:** Business and Professions Code §23661.3
  - **Application:** Form ABC-248, with a copy of your current winery license and your federal basic permit
  - **Fees:** Non-refundable application fee plus the annual fee, per ABC’s fee schedules ($30 annual fee on the schedule effective Jan 1, 2026; check the current application fee on ABC’s schedule)
  - **Volume limit:** None stated in §23661.3
  - **State label registration:** Not required for wine, per the Wine Institute’s state summary (a trade-association source; confirm with ABC)
- **Official Sources:**
  - [California Business and Professions Code §23661.3 (via CDTFA law guide)](https://cdtfa.ca.gov/lawguides/vol3/abtl/abtl-code-23661-3.html)
  - [ABC Form ABC-248, Wine Direct Shipper Permit Application](https://www.abc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/forms/ABC-248.pdf)
  - [ABC application fee schedules](https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/license-fees/application-fee-schedules/)
  - [ABC annual fee schedule (effective Jan 1, 2026)](https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/license-fees/annual-fee-schedule/)
  - [Wine Institute, California compliance summary (trade association; secondary source)](https://wineinstitute.org/our-work/compliance/wholesale/california/)

### Washington (WA) — Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB)
URL: https://vintnersdesk.com/guides/washington
  - **DTC permit for out-of-state wineries:** Wine shipper’s permit (“Wine Out-of-State Shipper to Consumer ONLY”)
  - **Law:** RCW 66.20.360–.390; WAC 314-24-231 and -232
  - **Fee:** $150 per year (raised to $150 on July 27, 2025)
  - **If you already hold a WA Certificate of Approval (COA):** Consumer shipping is a no-fee endorsement on the COA
  - **Volume limit:** None, per LCB
  - **Monthly reporting:** Required every month, even with no sales
- **Official Sources:**
  - [LCB: Direct shipping laws](https://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/direct-shipping-laws)
  - [LCB: Non-retail liquor license descriptions and fees](https://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/non-retail-liquor-license-description-and-fees-information)
  - [WAC 314-24-232 (permit fee)](https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=314-24-232)
  - [RCW 66.20.370 (permit requirements)](https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=66.20.370)
  - [RCW 66.20.375 (package labeling and carrier rules)](https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=66.20.375)
  - [LCB: Enforcement FAQs](https://lcb.wa.gov/enforcement/faqs)

### Oregon (OR) — Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
URL: https://vintnersdesk.com/guides/oregon
  - **DTC permit for out-of-state wineries:** Direct Shipper Permit
  - **Law:** ORS 471.282; delivery rules OAR 845-006-0392 and -0396
  - **Fee:** $100 per year
  - **Bond:** Bond or other security of at least $1,000 (OLCC privilege tax bond requirement)
  - **Volume limit:** Up to 5 cases of wine (no more than 9 liters each) per resident per month
  - **State label registration:** None: no OLCC label approval, but labels must meet Oregon’s labeling rules
- **Official Sources:**
  - [OLCC: Direct Shipper Permit privileges (rev. 8/5/24)](https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/lic/Docs/License-Privileges-Direct-Shipper-Permit.pdf)
  - [ORS 471.282 (via Oregon.public.law; official text at oregonlegislature.gov)](https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_471.282)
  - [OAR 845-010-0290, wine labeling requirements](https://oregon.public.law/rules/oar_845-010-0290)
  - [OLCC: Wine label guidance (Willamette Valley nested AVAs)](https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/Docs/rules/Wine-Label-Guidance.pdf)
  - [OLCC: For businesses outside Oregon](https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/lic/pages/businesses-outside-oregon.aspx)

### New York (NY) — New York State Liquor Authority (SLA)
URL: https://vintnersdesk.com/guides/new-york
  - **DTC license for out-of-state wineries:** Out-of-State Direct Shipper’s License
  - **Law:** Alcoholic Beverage Control Law §79-c (wine)
  - **Fee:** $375; the application form describes it as a 3-year license
  - **Reciprocity:** Your home state must give New York wineries similar shipping privileges
  - **Volume limit:** 36 cases (9 liters or less each) per resident per calendar year (confirm the current limit in §79-c)
  - **Brand label registration:** Not required for wine over 7% ABV. Required for wine at 7% or less, wine products and wine specialties ($150 per application for 3/1/2026–2/29/2027).
- **Official Sources:**
  - [SLA: Direct alcohol shipments](https://sla.ny.gov/direct-alcohol-shipments)
  - [SLA: Out-of-State Direct Shipper’s License application (PDF)](https://sla.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/10/direct-shipper-101724.pdf)
  - [SLA: Brand label registration](https://sla.ny.gov/brand-label-registration)
  - [SLA: Wine product / wine specialty / low-alcohol wine registration form (rev. 3/2/2026)](https://sla.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/03/brand-label-application-law-ws-wp-3.2.26.pdf)
  - [NY ABC Law §79-c (NY Senate)](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ABC/79-C)
  - [NY Tax Department: direct shipper registration](https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/bev/abt.htm)

### Texas (TX) — Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
URL: https://vintnersdesk.com/guides/texas
  - **DTC permit for out-of-state wineries:** Out-of-State Winery Direct Shipper’s Permit (DS)
  - **Law:** Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code ch. 54
  - **Fee:** $470, valid for two years
  - **Volume limit:** 9 gallons per consumer per calendar month; 36 gallons per consumer per 12 months
  - **Carrier:** Delivery only by a business holding a TABC Carrier’s Permit (C)
  - **State label approval:** Not needed for DS holders who have met all federal label-approval requirements (§54.10)
- **Official Sources:**
  - [TABC: Wine shipping](https://www.tabc.texas.gov/texas-alcohol-laws-regulations/wine-shipping/)
  - [TABC: License and permit fees chart](https://www.tabc.texas.gov/services/tabc-licenses-permits/new-tabc-licenses-permits/tabc-license-permit-fees-chart/)
  - [TABC: Product registration FAQs](https://www.tabc.texas.gov/faqs/product-registration-faqs/)
  - [Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code ch. 54 (Texas Legislature)](https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/AL/htm/AL.54.htm)