Pinot Law

Interesting article here on the TTB’s very own John Manfreda. The story provides a very good overview on several of the initiatives undertaken by Manfreda: from wine labeling proposals to overhaul of the AVA process, it details each of these initiatives in a fairly thorough manner.

What I find most interesting in the article, however, was the statement that Manfreda appears to be doing this not only absent any industry support (which is an understatement), but also absent government support.  Some may not be surprised by that, but in Washington, D.C. when there is absence of support on any third-rail type issue, the initiative is usually relegated to the dust heap.

I just wish the proposed nutrition labeling proposal were in the trash already.