Importer · Cape Charles, Virginia
Andress Estate INC.
Doing business as Cape Charles Winery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Importer
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- North Hampton
- County
- 23310
- ZIP code
The record
Andress Estate INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (VA-I-21301), with premises in Cape Charles, Virginia.
- VA-I-21301
- federal permit number
- North Hampton
- premises county
- #8
- Virginia rank for importers
- 2
- importers in Cape Charles
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VA-I-21301 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Cape Charles Winery |
| City | Cape Charles |
| County | North Hampton |
| ZIP code | 23310 |
| State | Virginia |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Andress Estate INC. fits in Virginia
500
importer permits in Virginia
#8
of 52 states for importers
2,005
all permits in Virginia
An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.
Note: this business's name suggests a winery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as an Importer -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number VA-I-21301 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Andress Estate INC. hold?
Andress Estate INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VA-I-21301. An Importer's Basic Permit authorizes bringing foreign beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial sale. Importers also need TTB label approval (a COLA) for each product and must clear U.S. Customs entry requirements.
Where is Andress Estate INC. located?
Andress Estate INC.'s permit premises is in Cape Charles, Virginia (North Hampton County), ZIP 23310. Virginia holds 500 importer permits - the 8th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Andress Estate INC.'s federal Importer Basic Permit (VA-I-21301) authorizes activity in Cape Charles, Virginia under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.