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Daily Archives: 12/04/09

Calistoga Newest Unites States AVA

Federal regulators today granted Calistoga AVA status.
Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena spearheaded the movement over the last 6 years, culminating in the recent announcement.
The big loser here is Robert Young, Co-owner of Calistoga Cellars.  You see, once an area is granted AVA status, wineries may not label with the AVA name unless grapes are being [...]