Sara is one of the original compliance specialists in the alcoholic beverage industry. She founded Compliance Service of America in 1983, and her long career spans all aspects of the industry. She has worked closely with clients and regulators across the nation, trained many winery personnel and compliance professionals, and developed the first automated software solution for beverage alcohol compliance. No longer advising clients directly, she now serves the industry as primary editor of The Digest of Wine and Spirits Law. This role makes good use of her wealth of compliance experience and expertise, and her well-known ability to explain complex regulatory concepts in clear and simple language. Outside of the office, Sara enjoys long visits with friends, culinary experiments in the kitchen, and creative writing.

At the Digest of Wine & Spirits Law, we know it's important for our subscribers to know when information changes that applies to their business. In addition to updates, subscribers can see specific changes at a glance by using the “Compare” function: just one click shows what text has been changed, added, or removed. The Digest website is continually updated whenever new laws, regulations, or policies are adopted by the states. New updates appear in the convenient “Recent Updates” list, where subscribers can use the live link to go directly to the updated article. Then, simply click the live link on the "last updated" date of the article to view the “compare” and easily see what’s new. As the image illustrates, the “Compare” function clearly shows what text has been changed, added, or removed. "This function clearly shows subscribers exactly what’s changed." said Sara Schorske. "The Compare fun

Sara Schorske, the founder of CSA, is retiring from consulting work. Having served the alcoholic beverage industry for almost 40 years, trained many winery personnel and compliance specialists, and cultivated warm relationships in both industry and government, Sara has left her unique fingerprint on the industry. That fingerprint is a human, bridging approach to finding compliance solutions, and a knack for translating complicated regulatory concepts into plain English. In her emeritus status, Sara will remain part-time at CSA as editor of The Digest of Wine and Spirits Law. She will also provide her perspective and expertise to the consultants at CSA as needed. We are all grateful to Sara for the legacy and culture of professional service she has cultivated at CSA for many years, and we wish her all the best in her retirement.

The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law’s "Compare" feature helps subscribers quickly see what's new each time regulatory information is updated. Need to know what has changed? See the changes at a glance by using the compare function: one click shows what text has been changed, added, or removed.  The Digest website is updated on an on-going basis when new laws, regulations, or policies are adopted by the states. When a new update appears in the convenient "Recent Updates" list, subscribers can use the live link to go directly to the updated article. To see what’s changed, click the update date for the “compare” view.  "This function shows subscribers at a glance exactly what’s changed." said Sara Schorske. "The Compare functionality is unique to The Digest and therefore a huge benefit to our subscribers.” The Digest is an essential compliance reference for wine and spirits professionals. It covers stat

Subscribers to The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law can opt to receive email notifications when rules are updated on The Digest’s website. The emails, which announce new additions to The Digest’s “Recent Updates,” are sent two to four times a month. If a topic of interest has been updated, subscribers can use the live link on the site’s Recent Updates list to go directly to the updated article. There, another link opens a window showing exactly what text has been changed, added, or removed. "I am really excited that we have the notification feature because it's a timesaver for busy professionals. It's like a news feed -- it effortlessly brings what's new to your attention,"  said Sara Schorske, head editor of The Digest. The Digest is an essential compliance reference for wine and spirits professionals. It covers statutes, regulations, and administrative decisions from all states governing the

The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law is excited to announce the launch of a long-awaited new option for subscribers. The Digest can now send email notifications! Subscribers can now easily opt-in to receive email alerts of the changes to The Digest website’s content. The emails, which will list the new additions to The Digest’s “Recent Updates,” will be sent 2 to 4 times a month. If a topic of interest has been updated, subscribers can use the live link on the site’s Recent Updates list to go directly to the updated article. There, another link opens a window showing exactly what text has been changed, added, or removed. "I am really excited that we have added the notification feature." said Sara Schorske. "Our subscribers have been asking for it since we became the publisher of The Digest in 2018." About The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law. The Digest of Wine and Spirits Law is an essential compliance reference that helps industry pro

The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law has added a new "Compare" feature that helps subscribers quickly see what's new each time regulatory information is updated. The Digest website is updated on an on-going basis when new laws, regulations, or policies are adopted by the states. When a new update appears in the convenient "Recent Updates" list, subscribers can use the live link to go directly to the updated article. There, a second click opens a window showing the subscriber exactly what text has been changed, added, or removed.  "I use The Digest daily in my work, and I've wanted this function for a long time!" said Sara Schorske. "We are so happy we could finally provide the Compare functionality to our subscribers. Since CSA acquired The Digest, we've been working on making it easier for the industry to use by rebuilding the website and adding new features. We are going to continue to add enhancements."  The Digest cov