Certify Your Wine
Fast, Simple, Affordable
Wines made with at least 85% SIP Certified grapes—estate or purchased—can proudly display the SIP Certified logo.
Here’s how:
- Apply online* any time
- Independent audit of 20% of wines
- Upload sourcing & blending docs
- Add the logo to your label design
- Submit Eligibility Letter to TTB^
*Watch the tutorial
^Renew each vintage
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Cost at a Glance
- Licensing Fees: based on the number of cases that will be SIP Certified in the calendar year. See table below (paid to Vineyard Team).
- Inspection: 1 to 3 hours at $100 - $175/hour (paid to inspector).
| Annual Certified Cases | ($/case) | Example |
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| 0 - 7,500 | $0.16 | 2,000 cases = $320 |
| 7,500 - 24,999 | $0.12 | 12,000 cases = $1,440 |
| 25,000 - 49,999 | $0.10 | 34,000 cases = $3,400 |
| 50,000 - 99,999 | $0.08 | 75,000 cases = $6,000 |
| 100,000 - 249,999 | $0.07 | 180,000 cases = $12,600 |
Label Guidelines
Logo on front or back of wine label and materials (e.g. tasting notes, distributor packages, vineyard signs, etc.)
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CERTIFIED WINE |
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|---|---|---|
| LOGO | LANGUAGE | |
| OR | ||
 Logo on front or back of wine label and materials (e.g. tasting notes, distributor packages, vineyard signs, etc.). |
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Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified SIP Certified Sustainable SIP Certified |
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CERTIFIED WINE MADE AT CERTIFIED WINERY |
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| LOGO | LANGUAGE | |
| OR | ||
 Logo on front or back of wine label and materials (e.g. tasting notes, distributor packages, vineyard signs, etc.). |
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Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified Vineyard & Winery SIP Certified Sustainable Vineyard & Winery SIP Certified Vineyard & Winery |
FAQ
Q: My winery isn’t SIP Certified. Can I still certify my wines?
Yes! Your winery doesn’t need to be certified for you to certify your wines. Just be sure to use the appropriate logo/verbiage on your bottle (see Label Guidelines above).
If your winery is certified, you may use the “SIP Certified Vineyard & Winery” logo/verbiage.
Q: How long does it take?
Most receive their Eligibility Letter in 14-30 days^.
^Estimate based on applicant preparedness
*Certification is finalized upon payment of licensing fees
Q: When should I apply?
First-time blends: at final blend stage
Repeat blends: post-bottle (if identical blend to previously certified blend)
Q: Can purchasers of bulk wine certify?
Yes! As long as the final wine is at least 85% SIP Certified fruit.
Q: What records do I need to provide?
Harvest and winemaking records. Use the checklist below.
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□ SIP Certified vineyard letter(s) | □ Topping records |
| □ Harvest docmentation | □ Trial blend (if applicable) | |
| □ Crush records | □ Blending records | |
| □ Tank/barrel storage | □ Bottling records |