Hinman & Carmichael LLP is a member of the following organizations and we invite you to visit their websites via the links below.
Wine Institute
The California Wine Institute initiates and advocates state, federal & international public policy to enhance the environment for responsible consumption & enjoyment of wine. The Wine Institute site contains much useful information about California wineries, direct shipping, industry politics and current research.
Family Winemakers of California
Family Winemakers promotes the rights and interests of all members to freely produce, market and sell their products. This group of primarily small California family wineries operates out of Sacramento and represents the interests of its members in California legislation and national political matters.
Wine America
Wne America is the principal trade organization for wineries throughout the United States. Wine America operates out of Washington D.C. and is a good source of information for federal political issues and wine industry technical matters.
Sonoma County Wineries Association
The Sonoma County Wineries Association represents the wineries of Sonoma County to the world. The SCWA organizes tastings and tours for winery members going to other states and puts on the annual SCWA Wine Auction weekend and Taste of Sonoma in July - an event that should never be missed (we don't ever miss it!).
National Conference of State Liquor Administrators
The NCSLA is the national organization of state liquor law officials. The organization meets every quarter at various locations throughout the U.S. to hold workshops, meetings and panels on regulatory developments in the licensed beverage community.
National Alcohol Beverage Control Association
The NABCA is the national organization of state liquor law officials from the control states. The organization meets every year in Washington D.C. to hold workshops, meetings and panels on regulatory developments in the licensed beverage community as it affects the control states.
Golden Gate Restaurant Association
The GGRA is a San Francisco based trade association of restaurant and hospitality industry members.
California Restaurant Association
The CRA is a Sacramento based trade association of restaurant and hospitality industry members.
Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America
WSWA is the Washington D.C. based trade association representing the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. The WSWA hosts an annual convention at which industry issues are explored in the context of the nation's political and economic distribution climate.
California Association of Winegrape Growers
CAWG is the organization representing California's grape growers. CAWG works politically in Sacramento and hosts the annual industry symposium in January of every year.
Rhone Rangers
The Rhone Rangers is an organization of wineries dedicated to making the world's best Rhone style wines. Their annual tasting event in San Francisco is not to be missed.
Zinfandel Advocates and Producers
ZAP is an organization of wineries dedicated to the Zinfandel grape in all of its glory. ZAP hosts an incredible series of events every year, including dinners and tastings.
Hospices of Sonoma
An organization dedicated to Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley and Green Valley in Western Sonoma County. The annual Hospices auction is a charitable event at which barrels of the world's finest Pinot Noir are auctioned off over a three-day weekend of wine events.
American Wine Alliance for Research and Education
AWARE was founded in 1988 and is dedicated to the dissemination of truthful information about the risks and benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. The AWARE website contains much useful information about alcohol and health and links to the relevant studies for those who want to know more. AWARE is headed by nationally known physicians and John Hinman serves as the General Counsel.
Alcohol in Moderation
AIM is headquartered in the U.K. and is dedicated to providing useful information about the health and social issues related to the use of all alcoholic beverage products throughout the world. The AIM resource library is unparalleled with respect to useful content.
Mendocino Winegrowers Alliance
An organization representing growers of the finest winegrapes in Mendocino County. The group shares information regarding agricultural practices and advances the interests of the local agricultural community.
National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Attorneys
A listing of law firms and attorneys across the United States with specific expertise in the alcoholic beverage industry.