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5. DEBT
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
NOTE 5. LONG TERM DEBT

Line of Credit Facility – In December of 2005 the Company entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with Umpqua Bank that allows borrowings of up to $2,000,000 against eligible accounts receivables and inventories as defined in the agreement. The revolving line bears interest at prime, is payable monthly, and is subject to annual renewal. In July of 2014, the Company renewed the credit agreement for an additional two years. The interest rate was 3.25% at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 there was no outstanding balance on this revolving line of credit.

 

The line of credit agreement includes various covenants, which among other things, requires the Company to maintain minimum amounts of tangible net worth, debt/worth ratio, and debt service coverage as defined. As of September 30, 2014, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants.

 

Long Term Debt - The Company has four long term debt agreements with Farm Credit Services with an aggregate outstanding balance of $5,581,874 and $5,812,958 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. These loans require monthly payments of $53,058 principal and interest for the life of the loans, at annual fixed interest rates ranging from 4.75% to 6.70%, and with maturity dates ranging from 2024 through 2028. The general purposes of these loans were to make capital improvements to the winery and vineyard facilities.