tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30640766245436284822024-03-13T03:47:17.190-07:00FWWS BlogProviding a clear voice for Washington State’s small wineries.FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-63016397214429161222014-06-17T21:22:00.000-07:002014-06-17T21:22:21.782-07:00Winthrop Wine Festival May 12thSAVE THE DATE: Saturday July 12th 2014, Family Wineries and the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present the:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Vineta BT"; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 2014 </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Vineta BT"; font-size: 48pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;">WINTHROP </span></span><span style="font-family: "Vineta BT"; font-size: 48pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;">WINE FESTIVAL<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; line-height: 107%;">WINE TASTING SATURDAY JULY 12<sup>TH</sup>, 11:00-5:00 </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; line-height: 107%;">IN
THE WINTHROP TOWN PARK, LOCATED AT </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; line-height: 107%;"> 51 HIGHWAY 2O, (NORTH CASCADE HIGHWAY) WINTHROP WASHINGTON</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; line-height: 107%;">WINE AND FOOD EVENTS ALL WEEKEND AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND SHOP</span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; line-height: 107%;">S<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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$15 AT THE GATE<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">PARTICIPATING
WINERIES:<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>PARTICIPATING
VENDORS:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Castillo De Feliciana Winery Cloudlift Cellars<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> A</span>rrowleaf
Bistro</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ellensburg Winery Frenchmen Hills Winery<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Freestone
Inn </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lost River<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Winery<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Masquerade Winery<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Sun
Mountain Lodge</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Methow Valley Cidery <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Piccola Cellars<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>The
Wine Shed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">OS Winery<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>White Heron
Winery<span style="mso-tab-count: 7;"> </span>BS
(Bart & Sue) Catering</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Willis Hall Winery<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wilridge
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Others Wineries to be Announced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-44055578677079730022014-01-24T13:55:00.001-08:002014-01-24T13:55:07.988-08:00<h2>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Celebrate the finer things in life!</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enumclaw Wine and Chocolate Festival 2014</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MUST BE 21 or OLDER to attend this event!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">February 7th, 2014 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">February 8th, 2014 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE – Enumclaw, WA</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">$15 Pre-Sale Tickets for 2014 are available NOW! Click <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/537900" target="_blank">Here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tickets at the door will be $20</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last year we exceeded our capacity </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">so tickets this year will be limited.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All tickets are good for two day admission and include one Riedel wine glass and two wine tasting tickets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2014 will feature 24 fine wineries from around Washington State with up to 80 unique wines to taste, over a dozen chocolatiers, many gift and specialties items. Enjoy two days of wine tasting, chocolate sampling, demonstrations, music, entertainment, shopping and more. Every guest will receive a commemorative wine glass and wine tastings scrips. Dinner and appetizers will available from a local favorite caterer. Truly a weekend to remember!</span></div>
FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-48565351134081152912013-12-15T14:51:00.000-08:002013-12-15T14:51:04.871-08:00Press Release for FWWS Growler BillDear FWWS Member,<br />
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The following press release was sent to various Washington Media outlets this past week. We are further pleased to announce that Representative Sharon Wylie of Vancouver has agreed to be prime sponsor of this bill in the state House of Representatives.<br />
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Please link this post to social media and forward it to any of your many customers that will be excited to see wine growlers come to the wider Washington market.<br />
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Your FWWS Board<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-no-proof: yes;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">(Olympia, WA December 11<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, 2013)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If a proposal by the advocacy group Family Wineries of
Washington State becomes law next year consumers would be able to fill customer
owned containers, or “growlers,” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with
wine anywhere in Washington that beer can presently be sold in that format. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“It’s high time that Washington consumers were able to use
this wildly popular and environmentally friendly concept.” said Paul Beveridge,
winemaker and President of the group, adding that “Studies have shown that
roughly sixty five percent of a winery’s carbon footprint is due to the glass
packaging.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In addition to specialty beer and wine shops, taverns and
restaurants, refilling wine in growlers would also be allowed at winery
“additional tasting rooms” of the type that many Eastern Washington wineries
now operate in Woodinville. Beer sales would also be allowed in such tasting
rooms as well as beer growler sales.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Similarly breweries and microbreweries would be allowed to sell wine in
order that they might be added to the list of places that wine in growlers could
be purchased.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Beveridge noted that consumers in Europe have purchased wine
this way for decades and that consumers in some other states are gaining the
same privilege. “Just this year the Oregon Legislature unanimously passed a
similar bill which Governor Kitzhaber signed into law” said Beveridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Under the Washington State Liquor Control Board’s interpretation
of state law, a change would be required to create a specific allowance for
selling wine in refillable growlers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
order to effect that change, Family Wineries of Washington State ran this bill in
the regular 2013 legislative session, but confusion on the part of some
industry stakeholders about whether the process was legal under federal law
de-railed the bill. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beveridge’s group has
since sought and received written clarification from federal regulators that,
with proper labeling and licensing, the concept is legal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A peculiarity of federal law requires that any person
“re-packaging” wine, unlike beer, must have a federal license. Current Guidance
from the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) interprets
filling of growlers to be repackaging. This is why it’s possible to have a
growler filled at a winery but not a wine shop. This guidance has been in place
since the 1970’s when the wine growler concept was not much in the public eye. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We hope, and have reason to believe that the
TTB might change their guidance and agree with us that this increasingly
popular process is simply retailing, not repackaging” Beveridge said. “Until
then the federal licensing requirement is certainly workable, if cumbersome.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Family Wineries of Washington State is a business league
promoting member wineries and advocating for streamlined regulation and freedom
of marketing for small Washington wineries. ###<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.familywineriesofwashington.org/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">www.familywineriesofwashington.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Paul
Beveridge, Board President<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">(206)325-3051<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">(206)-850-2098<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">board@familywineriesofWashington.org
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FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-70122875115132372162013-10-16T09:42:00.001-07:002013-10-16T09:42:50.629-07:00RAY'S BOATHOUSE EVENT, NOVEMBER 6TH<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please Join FWWS for a harvest celebration and evening of great food and wine. </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When: Wednesday, November 6th, 6:00 9:00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where: Ray's Boathouse Northwest Room. 6049 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle (at Shilshole Bay)</span></strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tickets: $55. Go to: <span style="color: blue;">fwws.eventbrite.com</span> Includes food, wine, Washington State sales tax, Riedel crystal tasting glass and all the fun you can handle.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join 19 artisan wineries in a post-harvest celebration at famous Ray's boathouse on Shilshole bay. Enjoy Fine wine, great food and great company. An amazing array of silent auction items will be available to the very select bidder pool in attendance. Come join us and celebrate the 2013 vintage!</span><br />
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<strong></strong>FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-24345738858208261092013-07-24T06:34:00.003-07:002013-07-24T06:34:48.763-07:00Important Changes to Wine Label Regulations<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dear FWWS Member</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Many of you may
already be aware of a recent TTB circular regarding liberalization of label
approval guidelines. However, based on conversations with TTB staff and
member wineries, we believe this TTB circular is important enough, and was
missed by enough people, to be worth re-visiting. It’s not every day that
a government agency takes action to significantly reduce the reach of regulatory
requirements and this effort is both commendable and worth highlighting.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Here are just a few
of many changes to labels that now are allowed without submittal of a new
Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) application:</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1)</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Changing
the alcohol content across the 14% alcohol tax class threshold (particularly
important for those of us who haven’t yet labeled our reds from the cool, low
alcohol 2011 vintage)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">2)</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Changing
font styles, background colors, label shape, and label media (for example from
adhesive backed to screen printed on the bottle)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">3)</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Deleting
any non-mandatory information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">4)</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Adding,
changing or deleting web site addresses, UPC symbols or QR codes (Note: Please read
our upcoming blog posting on TTB advertising requirements as regards QR codes
and website references)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">For a quick overview,
this link: <a href="http://www.ttb.gov/labeling/allowable_revisions.shtml#completeList"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.ttb.gov/labeling/allowable_revisions.shtml#completeList</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">has a nice graphic
showing some changes to sample labels that are now allowable. There is
also a concise table that will further clarify label requirements.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">The full text of TTB
circular 2012-2, together with its embedded links can be found at this
link: <a href="http://www.ttb.gov/labeling/ttb-g2012-2-updated-cola-form-allowable-revisions.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.ttb.gov/labeling/ttb-g2012-2-updated-cola-form-allowable-revisions.pdf</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">This is good news! We
urge all of you to read the full TTB industry circular or, at the very least,
to take five minutes to read the overview of changes at the first link
above. The first link has a printer friendly version available and is
concise enough to use as a quick reference guide. </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">These changes are material,
substantial, and positive, and not only increase stylistic flexibility for
wineries but will also significantly reduce the need to re-submit COLA
applications for existing wines.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Your FWWS Board</span><o:p></o:p></div>
FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-3516105711847010592013-04-17T10:49:00.004-07:002013-04-17T10:49:57.999-07:00Wine Commission Openings<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Dear FWWS
Member,<u5:p></u5:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">There are currently
two open positions on the Washington Wine Commission, these being positions two
and four. Both of these positions must be held by wine producers, one of which
must represent a winery producing less than 25,000 gallons of wine annually.
Position two is currently held by John Bookwalter, and position four by Chris
Sparkman. Mr. Bookwalter is not seeking another
term.<u5:p></u5:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I accordance with
RCW 15.88, the State Director of Agriculture appoints the members of the
Washington Wine Commission. The Agriculture Director is currently seeking
nominees to fill these positions and has specifically requested input from FWWS
in that regard. If you would like an endorsement by FWWS for nomination to
either position, please send a short email to the FWWS board with the
following:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Your contact
information</span></span></div>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></span><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">A
brief description of our background in the Washington Wine Industry including
the name, location and current annual production of your winery in
gallons,</span></span></div>
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brief outline of your background including any aspects of your professional or
community service history together with any other pertinent facts you would like
considered such as public relations and leadership
skills.<u5:p></u5:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">FWWS must make
recommendations to the Agriculture Director by Friday May 10. If you wish to
seek an endorsement from FWWS for your candidacy for either of these positions,
please respond with the requested information no later than Monday, May
6<sup>th</sup>.<u5:p></u5:p></span></span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Thank
you,<u5:p></u5:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The FWWS
Board<u5:p></u5:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-54370406229219155512013-04-02T13:49:00.000-07:002013-04-02T13:49:12.268-07:002013 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: purple;">Farmer’s Market Sampling Bill Passes
Senate, Moves to house<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A</span>t
the time of this writing, of the wine related bill FWWS has supported in the
2013 session a few are still alive, the most important of which is the bill to
make the farmer’s market sampling pilot program permanent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This bill has passed the State senate and has
moved on to the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Board
appreciates the quick action of FWWS members in calling their Senators to help
move the bill this far and we anticipate a similar call to action in the House
process. An update and post mortem on the other various non FWWS sponsored
bills will follow after the session and once we know the fate of the Farmer’s
Market and other bills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The following is
a discussion of the two bills that FWWS ran this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though neither passed, we are optimistic
about the future chances of both of these bills and plan to pursue them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read on!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: purple;">FWWS Proposal to
Allow <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sale</st1:place></st1:city> of
Wine in Growlers by Retailers<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Though this bill had broad support for its environmental
benefits, it did not pass out of committee in either house of the legislature.
Two stakeholders, the Washington State Liquor Control Board and the Washington
Wine Institute spoke with concerns about our bill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The testimony of both parties was more or
less the same and essentially amounted to expressing the view that, while this
is a fine idea, it appears to be illegal under federal law.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This understanding of
federal law is wrong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We encourage you to read the Memo written by FWWS Board
President Paul Beveridge to legislative committee members which follows this
posting and lays out the actual federal regulatory issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is the condensed version:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The federal TTB views the filling of growlers
by retailers as “repackaging of tax paid wine at other than a bonded wine
facility.” We believe that even this viewpoint is incorrect, that filling of
customer owned growlers by retailers is simply retailing, and that this does
not constitute repackaging of wine any more than a customer filling a bag with
dried apricots from a bulk bin constitutes repackaging of apricots. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As intrastate retailing we do not believe that
federal rules should apply to this transaction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is our viewpoint. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What is
not in any doubt and something that the TTB in no way disputes is that filling
of growlers in a facility licensed as a tax paid wine bottling house is
entirely legal under federal law</b>. In fact the retailer Whole Foods is
currently offering wine in growlers in the state of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Texas</st1:place></st1:state> under just such a licensing
scheme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the time of this writing a
wine growler bill has passed both the Oregon Senate and House and is awaiting
signature by Governor Kitzhaber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Considering that at least one Washington retailer offers up
to twenty beers for sale in growlers at a single store location, the value of a
Washington state law allowing wine growlers is obvious even under the current
federal interpretation. Furthermore we believe that, should the TTB be faced
with a flood of tax paid wine bottling house license applications by retailers
wishing simply to fill growlers, something for which the tax paid bottling
house statute was pretty clearly not intended, the TTB leadership will likely
either change their interpretation of the statute or seek to change the statute
as a time saving expedient. In the meantime, we intend to work to clarify
federal law to state lawmakers and the Liquor Control Board Staff, and to bring
this bill back next year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope that
with the above additional information regarding federal law, the WSLCB and the
WWI will support the wine growler bill next year. </span></div>
<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: purple;">Multiple Premise
Licenses<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The other bill that FWWS ran this year was a bill to empower
the WSLCB to allow the granting of more than one type of alcohol license to the
same premise. The list of possible applications for such a law is too long to
include here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few obvious
possibilities with benefits to the wine industry include:</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allowing for sales of beer in winery additional
tasting room locations (presently allowed by statute at winery premise tasting
rooms but not at additional tasting rooms)<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allowing wineries to rent space in another
winery premise tasting rooms (presently allowed at secondary tasting room
locations but not at a winery production premise)<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allowing for brewery or distillery operations at
a winery premise (presently allowed under federal “alternating premise”
licensing but not by WSLCB staff interpretation).<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">While the bill drew broad support it was opposed by the
Washington Beer and Wine wholesalers Association and the WSLCB.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bill did not pass out of committee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, WSLCB staff indicated to us that
they are willing to work on regulations this summer to fix the problems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We fully intend to take the WSLCB up on their offer to
discuss specific goals and business models that we wish to see made possible
including all of the above cited examples.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, we are aware of numerous examples of multiple licensing that
would benefit other industry members and we strongly believe that a broader,
not narrower, solution is precisely what our industry needs in order to unleash
the entrepreneurial creativity of industry members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since this is very much in line with our new
Governor’s often cited approach to encouraging business and economic
development friendly regulatory reform, we intend to discuss this bill directly
with the Governor’s office in order to try and enlist support for next year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You may be assured that we will not rest until we achieve
success on both of these issues. Stay tuned!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: purple;">Full Text
of Board President Paul Beverage’s background MEMO to Legislators Regarding the
Legal Aspects of Wine in Growlers Follows:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">From: </span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Paul
Beveridge, President, Family Wineries of Washington State<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">To: </span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">(Various Legislative
Committee Members)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Subject:</span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"> [FWWB] Wine Growlers</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Dear members and staff of the Governmental Accountability &
Oversight Committee,</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Thank you again for holding a hearing on HB 1742, the wine “growler”
bill. As you will recall, the only concern over the proposed legislation
expressed during the hearing was that wine growlers may not be considered legal
under federal law by the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). As we discussed at the
hearing, Family Wineries of Washington State and organizations in other states
have been working on the federal question for several years. In the past, TTB
has indicated that wine may only be bottled in a federally licensed winery or
bottling house. Our compatriots in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oregon</st1:place></st1:state>,
however, have pointed out that federal law does not extend to the retail sale
of wine and therefore should not apply to the refilling of growlers, just like
federal law does not restrict the filling of carafes at restaurants. Further,
growlers are sold locally, not in interstate commerce, so federal law should
not apply. Once the federally approved label is placed on the wine keg and all
the federal taxes are paid by the manufacturer, the TTB has no jurisdiction
over the wine as it travels through<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>local
retail channels. On this basis, <st1:state w:st="on">Oregon</st1:state>
wineries are pushing a wine growler bill in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oregon</st1:place></st1:state>, HB 2443 (copy attached). See the
following article for more information: </span><a href="http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?content=110673&section=news" title="blocked::http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?content=110673&section=news"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?content=110673&section=news</span></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">.
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Further, wine growlers are currently being sold in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Texas</st1:place></st1:state> with the approval of TTB and the
agreement of the Texas ABC. For instance, Whole Foods in <st1:state w:st="on">Texas</st1:state>
has installed wine and beer “growler filling stations” at its <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Texas</st1:place></st1:state> grocery stores. (See: </span><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/weekend-pint-craft-and-growler" title="blocked::http://www.examiner.com/article/weekend-pint-craft-and-growler"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.examiner.com/article/weekend-pint-craft-and-growler</span></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">.)
We understand that the <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Texas</st1:place></st1:state>
retailers like Whole Foods have obtained federal licenses from TTB for wine
bottling houses at their retail establishments. This is an example of the good
things that can result if “multiple licenses at the same physical premise” are
allowed -- which is the subject of our other bill, HB 1711, that was also
reviewed at the hearing last Tuesday. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Here is a link to a New York Times article that discusses wine growlers
in other states such as <st1:state w:st="on">California</st1:state> and <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Carolina</st1:place></st1:state>: </span><a href="http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/growlers-for-grapes" title="blocked::http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/growlers-for-grapes"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/growlers-for-grapes</span></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">.
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Therefore, if HB 1742 is passed, retailers in Washington state would
have two options: Follow the lead of Oregon and argue that federal law does not
cover the local retail refilling of growlers; or, if TTB objects, obtain a wine
bottling house license from TTB for their retail premise where the growlers
would be filled. Either option is acceptable to FWWS.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Since it appears that the potential TTB issues can be resolved, and
since everyone agrees that wine growlers are great for the environment and the
economy, we hope you will move HB 1742 through executive session as soon as
possible. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Thank you for your continued support of small <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Washington</st1:place></st1:state> wineries. </span></div>
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FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-8406880563219740062012-12-30T12:16:00.000-08:002012-12-30T12:16:50.750-08:00The Year Behind, The Year Ahead<br />
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Dear FWWS Member.<br />
<br />
An excellent proverb reminds us that while we are measuring our aspirations by looking forward we should remember to measure our progress by looking back. 2012 has certainly been a year to look back upon with some satisfaction.<br />
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<strong>FWWS Tax Reporting Relief Bill Passed</strong><br />
After five long years of effort our small wineries tax reporting relief bill passed the legislature in 2012! With signature by the Governor and rulemaking completed by the WSLCB, wineries selling less than 6,000 gallons of wine in Washington may now report and pay their liquor taxes as infrequently as annually (previously required monthly). Aside from drastically reducing the paperwork burden for in-state wineries, this bill also makes Washington one of the nation’s leaders in reducing the burden of interstate shipping of small quantities of artisan wine.<br />
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<strong>What is a Winery Bill defeated.</strong><br />
Sometimes what is prevented from happening is as important as what is affirmatively created. This was the case with a bill intended to drastically raise the bar for what it takes to be licensed as a winery in Washington. This bill, which was shown to the world five days before it’s first legislative hearing last session, would have made wine “production” synonymous with “fermentation” (currently any change in federal tax class of wine is production from the federal perspective and “crushing, aging in bulk or blending” are considered production in the state view). It would also have required that a winery “produce by fermentation” at least 200 gallons of wine per year on a rolling two year average in a facility owned and controlled by the winery (currently the standard is “more than zero gallons” at least every other year). The most bizarre aspect of this proposal was that, while it prohibited the smallest wineries from making wine under custom crush arrangements, once the 300 gallon threshold was reached the prohibition completely disappeared. This would have allowed business as usual for the state’s largest wineries that produce literally millions of gallons of wine annually through such custom crush arrangements. By shedding light on the logical inconsistencies of this bill and raising questions over its purpose FWWS was instrumental in preventing this misguided and unnecessary proposal from receiving a vote. We will remain vigilant should another attempt be made to introduce and pass such a senseless proposal on short notice.<br />
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<strong>Initiative 1183 Implemented</strong><br />
Initiative 1183 was implemented in 2012 through state rulemaking. As a result, a number of new businesses such as Total Wine and More and BevMo took up residence in Washington and significant pricing and distribution channel reforms were enacted. During the rulemaking process, some of the members of the pro-initiative 1183 coalition sued the WSLCB with regard to the Liquor Boards restrictive interpretation of the retailer to retailer sales allowed under I-1183. A discussion of the issues involved is beyond the scope of this re-cap.<br />
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<strong>Rulemaking, Some Good, Some Not so Much</strong><br />
FWWS was pleased that The WSLCB sided with our position in continuing to allow retailers to price wine below cost of acquisition in order to meet a competitor’s price. Prior to passage of I-1183 this aspect of state law was meaningless since all producer prices except close outs were required to be uniform. With delivery charges and volume discounts now allowed in producer pricing, it makes sense to allow a retailer to reduce their prices in order to meet a competitor’s price assuming the lower price they are meeting is due to the lower acquisition cost of their competitor. We argued that the allowance should remain. The Board agreed in a 2:1 decision<br />
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Less welcome was the WSLCB’s unilateral decision to eliminate enforcement of NSF checks used to pay for wine. While FWWS was willing to accept this suggestion by the Liquor Board last legislative session as part of a comprehensive reform of the credit ban, also allowing voluntary limited credit terms for checks similar to what is allowed for Electronic Funds Transfers, the elimination of NSF check enforcement by itself is not in our view a reasonable or fair outcome. While wineries are still required by law to receive payment on delivery and are subject to WSLCB sanction for failing to do so, if the check they receive on delivery bounces, no specific sanctions against the retailer remain in law. <br />
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<strong>Looking Ahead</strong><br />
FWWS will continue to tirelessly advocate for positive improvements in wine regulation and will remain watchful to prevent burdensome and unnecessary changes in the law such as the “What is a Winery” proposal. A couple of things we hope to advance in the coming year are:<br />
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<li><strong>Allowing the sale of Wine In “Growlers” </strong>Federal Policy prohibits the sale of wine in re-fillable “growlers” the way beer may be sold, unless such containers are filled at a bonded wine facility. FWWS has been pursuing this issue for over two years now and will continue work with federal legislators on the issue. We believe the popularity of this most “green” of all packaging formats (studies show that 65% of a winery’s carbon footprint is in the glass packaging) will continue to grow.</li>
<li><strong>Allowing Multiple Licenses for the Same Premise </strong>A number of our member wineries have expressed interest in having activities in their premises which require multiple licenses for the same premise (i.e. serving beer in their tasting room, selling another winery’s wine in their tasting room). The WSLCB has indicated that they do not believe that they have the authority to issue such multiple licenses for a singe premise, but has not identified a public policy reason why this should be prohibited. FWWS will seek legislation to affirmatively grant the WSLCB such authority.</li>
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<strong>With your help we’re making a difference! Happy holidays and best wishes for a prosperous New Year.</strong><br />
<strong><br /></strong>
<strong>Your FWWS Board</strong><br />
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FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-38905355066446815162012-11-29T15:53:00.000-08:002012-11-29T15:53:10.917-08:00Wineries Required to Register with FDA before December 31stDear FWWS Member,<br />
<br />
As part of the federal "Food Safety Modernization Act" wineries are required to register with the US Food and Drug Administration as "Food Facilities".<br />
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Those of you who have been in business since 2002 probably recall that wineries were notified that such registration was required under the federal Bioterrorism Act. The Food Safety Modernization Act requires that this registration now occur between October 31st and December 31st of even numbered years ( like 2012).<br />
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You may register your winery by using the following link. Online registration is available by clicking the tab under "Guidance, Requirements and Regulatory Information" at the upper left corner of the page.<br />
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Your FWWS Board<br />
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<a href="http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/RegistrationofFoodFacilities/default.htm">http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/RegistrationofFoodFacilities/default.htm</a>FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-87158935570439557492012-11-21T14:52:00.000-08:002012-11-21T14:52:59.394-08:002013 Winemakers Basecamp Last Call for Early Bird Registration<div class="Section1">
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">The following is an invitation to the fourth annual installment of a popular and rewarding technical symposium
series affiliated with the Washington Wine Technical Group. This is also a great and relaxing networking opportunity. Please see
“Who attends?” for eligibility requirements. This conference should fill up so
don’t wait to register. Also note that Early Bird registration pricing ends December 1st.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Winemaker’s Base Camp in Mazama!</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">Announcing the fourth (somewhat) annual
Winemaker’s Base Camp in Mazama, February 2013.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">When is
it?:</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> February 19-21, 2013</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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it?</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">: The Mazama Country Inn in beautiful
Mazama, located in <st1:state w:st="on">Washington</st1:state>’s <st1:place w:st="on">North Cascade mountains</st1:place></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">What is
it?</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> Inspired by the Steamboat conference
in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oregon</st1:place></st1:state>, in
2007 Katy Perry invited a bunch of friends and colleagues to bring challenging
wines to Mazama and discuss them in an atmosphere of confidentiality and
scholarly support. The idea was that we all make mistakes and these can be some
of our best learning experiences. Since then we have also added trials and
experimental wines to the agenda. The Base Camp is further a place to relax,
exercise, and network with colleagues in a fun, beautiful and energetic setting.
This importance of this latter part of the experience cannot be
overstated.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">Who
attends?</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> Professional winemakers and others
directly involved in the winemaking process. Members of the Washington Wine
Technical group or others who would qualify for membership except for their
geographical location. In short, this is a </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">conference for
winemakers, cellar workers, enologists, wine researchers and wine technicians.
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">Who does
not?</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> Winery administrative, sales or
non-technical staff. No vendors or suppliers. No wine critics, bloggers,
writers, and non-professionals such</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">as home
winemakers.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">The
cost?</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 16pt;">The early bird conference fee
is $110* for those registering and booking accommodations before December
1</span></span><sup><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt;">st</span></span></sup><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 16pt;">, 2012. (accommodations NOT
included). Book your room directly with Mazama Country Inn, see details
below**.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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1</span></span><sup><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 13pt;">st</span></span></sup><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> the "procrastinator’s special"
is $150*. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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conference price includes two dinners (including corkage!) on Monday and
Tuesday, lunch Tuesday, après ski snacks and beer, conference supplies and
materials. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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number of spaces are available for non-participating spouses at
$75/person.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">Refunds?</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> Refunds for
conference fees will be made up until Jan 15, 2013. A $10 cancellation charge
will deducted from your refund. </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">Refund
questions for room cancellations should be discussed directly with the <st1:place w:st="on">Inn</st1:place>, not WWTG.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">The Mazama
Country Inn is where the group is staying, where all the meetings will be held,
and where both dinners will be. We have a special group rate for this event.
Please contact</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">Mary Milka at the Mazama Country Inn
(509)996-2681. Email at </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com" title="blocked::mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;" title="blocked::mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com"><span style="font-size: 16pt;" title="blocked::mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com"><span title="blocked::mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com">Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">. Mention that you
are booking</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">for the Winemaker’s Base Camp on Feb.
19<sup>th</sup> and 20<sup>th</sup>, 2013. Room sizes vary, so book yours
early.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">What else
is</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> Mazama is a premiere cross country skiing
and winter </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">There to do?</span>recreation center. The Country</span></span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">
</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">Inn is located right on the Methow Valley
Sport trails Association (MVSTA) ski trails, comprising the largest system of
groomed cross country ski trails in <st1:place w:st="on">North
America</st1:place>. Snowshoeing, snowmobiling and shopping in the old west town
of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Winthrop</st1:place></st1:city> are
also nearby, as is relaxing in the hot tub. Lessons in skate and Nordic style
skiing are available.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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isthe Agenda?</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday February
19</span></b></span></span><b><sup><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: bold;">th</span></span></sup></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">. Arrive in the
afternoon (check in at 3:00 pm) book a ski</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> lesson, go for a ski or tour nearby
<st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Winthrop</st1:place></st1:city>. Drop
off your conference wines for the morning sessions. Settle in and relax. Happy
hour is at 5:00-6:00 PM . Dinner is at 6:00 PM. Corkage is included in the
package so bring some of your finest!</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;">Tuesday February
20</span></span></b><b><sup><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 13pt; font-weight: bold;">th</span></span></sup></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13pt;">. </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">Have breakfast at
the <st1:place w:st="on">Inn</st1:place> or grab a pastry and espresso at the
Mazama Store next door. Arrive at the conference room at 8:00. Tasting starts at
8:30 and goes until 12:30. Wines will be categorized in flights. We will review
the wines in groups while taking notes. The wine’s owner will then discuss why
they brought the wine. What they know about the issues expressed and may have
tried to remediate the wine. Participants will then brainstorm solutions and/or
discuss similar issues they have experienced before moving on to the next wine.
12:30-1:00 PM. Soup and sandwiches catered by the Mazama Store. 1:00 – 5:00 PM
free time. See activities listed for Monday. John Morgan will help in
coordinating group lessons or tours for those who are interested. 5:00-6:00 PM
happy hour networking and reflections on the day’s wine discussions. 6:00 PM
dinner. After dinner think about a soak in the hot tub or join a moonlight ski
led by party coach John Morgan (bring your headlamp).</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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21st.</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> Check out and breakfast at the <st1:place w:st="on">Inn</st1:place> or the store. 8:00 convene at the conference center.
8:30-12:00 finish wine tasting. Get on the road home or join others for lunch on
our own at the Mazama Store</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt;">.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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by Katy Perry(<a href="mailto:katy@tildio.com%20or%20509-679-6831)">katy@tildio.com or 509-679-6831)</a> or Kendall Mix( </span></span><a href="mailto:kendallm@gooseridge.com" title="blocked::mailto:kendallm@gooseridge.com"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;" title="blocked::mailto:kendallm@gooseridge.com"><span style="font-size: 16pt;" title="blocked::mailto:kendallm@gooseridge.com"><span title="blocked::mailto:kendallm@gooseridge.com">kendallm@gooseridge.com</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;"> or 509-439-3902).
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register for the early bird conference fee at $110</span></b>*/person.
Remember, if you are a Washington Resident you must be a member of WWTG in good
standing to attend. Join now, we’re worth it! WWTG Registration form
follows.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Please call The Mazama Country Inn
directly and book a reservation for your room @ (509) 996-2681 or
</span></span><a href="mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com" title="blocked::mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;" title="blocked::mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com"><span style="font-size: 16pt;" title="blocked::mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com"><span title="blocked::mailto:Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com">Marymilka@mazamacountryinn.com</span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;"> .
<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">Registration for
Base Camp does not secure a room for you! You must make your own
reservations.</span></span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Fill out the contact information
below and mail in with your check, your payment is your
reservation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">After you register for Base Camp
you will be sent additional information as the date approaches. You will also be
sent a wine data sheet that has to be filled out and returned before the
conference.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 20pt; font-weight: bold;">Base Camp 2013
Registration Form:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 20pt; font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Your name & Job
title:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Winery name and
address:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Are you a
current WWTG member? ____yes ____no (2012 membership is acceptable for early
bird registration. Eligibility requirements and application forms
follow)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Phone
number:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">E-mail
address:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Credit cards can be
processed for Base Camp with an additional $5 fee, call Katy Perry at
509-679-6831 or email <a href="mailto:katy@tildio.com" title="blocked::mailto:katy@tildio.com"><span style="color: blue;">katy@tildio.com</span></a> arrange for this transaction.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Make checks out to:
<b><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Base Camp” </span></b>($110 before December
1<sup>st</sup>, $150 thereafter)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Mail to:
Winemaker’s Base Camp<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">C/O Katy
Perry<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">POB
303<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Manson</span></span></st1:city><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">, <st1:state w:st="on">WA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode w:st="on">98831</st1:postalcode></span></span></st1:place><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Refunds will be made upon request
until January 15<sup>th</sup>, 2013. A cancellation fee of $10 will be deducted
from your refund. After January 15<sup>th</sup> refunds will be made if your
spot can be filled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Questions?
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Katy: 509-679-6831, or email
katy@tildio.com<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">Kendall</span></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Sylfaen; font-size: 14pt;">:
509-439-3902, or email kendallm@gooseridge.com <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Washington Wine Technical Group
Application Form:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 22pt;">Washington Wine Technical
Group<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">2013 Membership
Form<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></i></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;">The Washington
Wine Technical Group is organized to:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">improve the
quality of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Washington</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype></st1:place> wines through
education<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">foster
fellowship and understanding between wineries<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">aid members in
technical problem-solving<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">encourage
enological and viticultural research<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Name:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Title:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Company:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Mailing
Address:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">City, State,
Zip:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Phone:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Email:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Cell:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Fax:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">To
help us identify our members, please briefly share your pertinent education,
training, and experience in the wine industry:</span></span></i></b><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Current Position
(please indicate duration):<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Past Positions
(pleas indicate duration):<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Education:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Degree:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 22pt;"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 22pt;"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">I’d like to
volunteerfor a committee:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ð<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">_______________________</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;">(i.e.Communication, Base Camp,
Tasting, Seminar, WAAG,<i><span style="font-style: italic;">OpenPreference</span></i>)</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Membership:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ð<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">ProfessionalMembership
$70/person<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic;">Professional Membership extended to
working professionalsin wine production and technology with a pertinentBachelors
degree orhigher, or 5 yrs wine industry experience in commercial production, or
alliedtechnology</span></span></i><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ð<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Academic
Membership$25/person</span></span><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic;">Academic Membershipextended to
permanent, full-time faculty members in extension, research, orteaching
positions in a Viticulture and/or
EnologyProgram<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-46999105886963961122012-10-31T13:57:00.000-07:002012-10-31T13:57:24.997-07:00Special Halloween Bulletin: Zombie regulatory proposal stalks Olympia, threatens to consume winemaker’s brains!
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri;">You will probably recall that with your help FWWS was able
earlier this year to defeat a sweeping change in State winery licensing laws.
This proposal which would have created an entirely new and unprecedented
category of “non-producer” was shown to the industry 24 hours before its first
legislative hearing. This proposal confused brand ownership with premise
ownership, premise ownership with premise licensing, and production with
manufacturing. Unfortunately some bad ideas, like zombies, are hard to kill and
this bad idea threatens again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #351c75;">While we are fully prepared to continue to fight this
fundamentally misguided proposal, we are concerned that a number of you have
expressed sympathy with one aspect of the proposal that we believe is
misleading, unfair and generally a head fake;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>namely that a “Winery” as opposed to a “Non-producer” must actually
“produce by fermentation” at least 200 gallons of wine annually on a rolling 2
year average.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri;">Let us say right up front that we completely understand the
underlying sentiment this provision addresses. Specifically that those who
don’t put their hands on at least a ton and a half or so of grapes every other
year aren’t, in our opinion, “Real Winemakers” for whatever that’s worth, and
whatever that means. The devil, or perhaps we should say zombie, is in the details
of “for whatever that’s worth and whatever that means.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We believe it is vitally important that FWWS
members are in solidarity in their opposition to this concept as well as the
remainder of the misguided “Non-producer” proposal which, as we hope you will
come to understand by taking the time to read and consider the following
discussion, accomplishes nothing beyond putting financial stress on the
smallest wineries and misleading consumers. Please read on, if you dare...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri;">Please remember that we value your input and in fact this
posting is in response to such input.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The best way to continue this discussion is to make a detailed response
to this posting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look forward to
hearing from you. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">Happy</span> <span style="color: orange;">Halloween</span> and best wishes for a successful conclusion
to the 2012 harvest!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black;">Discussion of the “What is a winery?”
or “Minimum Fermentation” proposal<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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situation. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span></span>A winery must have a “Basic Permit” to make
wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can be as a bonded winery,
bonded wine cellar, or tax paid wine bottling house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Feds do not make a distinction as to who
may “call themselves” a winery.</span></div>
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</span></span></span></span>A Bonded Winery, probably the most common form
of winery Basic Permit must “produce” “more than zero gallons” of wine (federal
policy specifically recognizes one gallon as “more than zero”), at least every
other year. “Production” is defined as either the creation of wine by
fermentation or any change in the tax class of the wine so created. The most
obvious and common of these tax class changes would be blending across the 14%
alcohol threshold. </span></div>
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</span></span></span></span>The TTB does not require that wine sold under a
winery’s brand be produced on the winery’s owned premise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the only reason that the federal
government is concerned about where such wine is “produced” is to correctly
apply the ninety cent per gallon federal “small producer’s tax credit” and to
be sure that this credit is earned, and is not applied twice to the same wine. </span></div>
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<st1:placename w:st="on">Washington</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype></st1:placename>
law defines wine “manufacturing” but not wine “production”. </span></div>
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</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
winery licensing statute grants “Domestic wineries” what the LCB considers
“special privileges” (e.g. tasting rooms, direct wholesale privileges, direct
to consumer shipping etc.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>which apply
to wine of their “own production.” Arguably the term “production” is
unnecessary and manufacturing would serve equally well since <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Washington</st1:place></st1:state> has no small “producer” tax
credit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span></span></span>The State’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">working
</i>definition of “wine of its own production” is based on a Memo from the
1990s memorializing a discussion between the State Attorney General’ office and
WSLCB licensing staff. This Memo suggests that production must include
“Crushing, aging in bulk, or bottling“ (notice that the word “fermentation
does<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>even appear in this working
definition).</span></div>
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</span></span></span></span>Deceiving the public through false labeling
claims is already specifically prohibited by State law.</span></div>
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crush by wineries.</span></div>
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Producer” proposal is enacted:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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minimum production requirement (by fermentation, and substantially above the
federal minimum) for all wineries. </span></div>
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</span></span></span></span>Production requirement for Domestic Wineries
would be raised from the prevailing federal standard applied to Bonded Wineries
of “more than zero gallons” to a new standard set at a minimum of 200 gallons
on a rolling 2 year average (by fermentation only).</span></div>
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</span></span></span></span>Custom crush would be disallowed for wineries
“producing” below the new threshold. These wineries would now be categorized as
“Non-producers” and presumably prohibited by rulemaking from using the term
“winery” on their label or enjoying the many so called “privileges” of being a
full-fledged winery.</span></div>
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production through fermentation could continue to make unlimited amounts of
wine under custom crush arrangements. Same as the current situation.</span></div>
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</span></span></span></span>There are numerous other bizarre aspects of the
proposal including a prohibition on wineries importing bulk wine from out of
state (currently permitted if the wine is appropriately labeled). Even more
bizarre is that such importation would be allowed by “Non-producers.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This and other aspects of the proposal are
beyond the scope of this discussion.</span></div>
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Objections to the Proposal<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">We believe that the “what is a winery” licensing concept
accomplishes nothing beyond disadvantaging the state’s smallest wineries,
confusing manufacturing with production, and misleading the public with regard
to, for lack of a better description “wine authenticity.”</span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black;">Currently a winery can literally meet the requirements for
compliance with their federal basic permit in a broom closet, assuming said
closet has plumbing and climate control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>More to the point, virtually every winery in the state can meet the
federal standard in a corner of their tasting room and then make their wine in
a custom crush facility. The proposed change would require that all wineries
must purchase a “bricks and mortar” facility large enough to ferment 200
gallons of wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Otherwise the change in
law has virtually no effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Imagine if <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:state> had required
Steve Jobs to rent a large manufacturing facility to build his first
computers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even today’s Apple more than
likely does no manufacturing in house. What purpose is served by making a
winery owner who may have just dumped their entire 401(K) into a twenty acre
biodynamic vineyard to invest in a garage sized crush facility if that’s not in
their business plan for the immediate future? These are exactly the businesses,
namely the smallest startups, who can least afford this significant expense and
most need to conserve their capital.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Confusing Manufacturing with production.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span><span style="color: black;">“Production” is a term that the federal government uses to
define an activity eligible for the small producer’s tax credit. The state has
no need of such term since it has no such tax credit. Winemaking is simply
“manufacturing.” Linking the manufacturing of a product to ownership of the
facility is nonsensical. What matters is who owns the product (the brand) how
they sell it and, as far as the consumer is concerned, whether they execute
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Consider Apple again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their iPhones are made by entirely by others.
Do consumers care? Does their home State of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:state> care? For another example does a
prospective homebuyer care if a home builder owns, rents, or leases his shop
and equipment? For that matter does the buyer care whether the builder put’s
another company’s carpenter or even foreman on their payroll for a particular
job?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More likely the homebuyer cares
about the end product and the reputation of the builder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the state wants to micro manage this
aspect of a small winery’s business plan, what’s next?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Suggesting that a small winery can’t borrow
crush equipment?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Deceiving the Public<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Presumably some
proponents of the minimum fermentation requirement believe that some people
without any crush facility “aren’t really making wine” because their wine is
made at a custom crush facility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If so,
how is it different than what the largest wineries do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How do we know if this hypothetical small
winemaker isn’t haunting the crush facility on a daily basis like an anguished
spirit?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if they only make cursory
visits to the crush facility how is this any different than the Seattle
business tycoon who “always wanted to be in the wine industry,” buys an Eastern
Washington winery, never<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gets their
hands dirty and visits only for media events?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span><span style="color: black;">So let’s assume a small winery without a crush facility is
labeled with the odious title of “non producer” under the proposed licensing
scheme. What should the public take away from this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That if they buy wine from a “real winery”
they are somehow buying authentic wine made by the hands of a real
winemaker?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And how are the millions of
gallons of wine made by the state’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>largest wineries more authentic than 199 gallons of wine actually made
by hand (or foot) of a real person?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is
the big commodity produced wine “real wine” because the owner of the brand
fermented more than 200 gallons of wine?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span><span style="color: black;">We believe there is no problem that needs to be fixed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s already illegal to say anything
misleading on a wine label.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The proposal
as conceived does nothing to provide regulatory clarity (far from it) and
discriminates against the business practices of the smallest wineries while
doing nothing to curtail the identical practices by large wineries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #dd0038; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">SAVE THE DATE on your calendar NOW</span></b><b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Nov. 16 - 17 -18</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This
is a 3-day event!</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FWWS
is again hosting the Wine Garden at the Best of the Northwest art show at Pier 91</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(Smith
Cove Cruise Terminal in Seattle)</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wine
store on site </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Limited
to 15 total FWWS wineries -- first to confirm will be guaranteed a spot. (please reconfirm if you told us last spring that you would attend)</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">More
details to come soon.</span></div>
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FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-11560837782746249152012-09-03T14:16:00.001-07:002012-09-03T14:16:24.216-07:00Quick Reminder - Last Chance to Sign Up for Ray's GalaDear FWWS Member,<br />
September is here so we wanted to offer a last chance for any procrastinators who want to sign up to pour at the Ray's Gala tasting September 20th. We can accommodate a few more wineries if you are interested. Details of the event are on our August 3rd Blog posting. Note: If you did not receive the email with the event promotional flyer attached, you are not yet signed up. We need to have a final list this week so we can plan pre-orders of wine for the wine shop.<br />
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Thank You!<br />
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Your FWWS BoardFWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-36208687706404710132012-08-29T15:42:00.000-07:002012-08-29T15:42:39.856-07:00Regulatory Update - Some Good News, Some news of Concern<div class="MsoNormal">
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writing to update you on two recent Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) Rulemakings:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Some
good news - “Below Cost” sales remain legal.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Earlier
this summer the WSLCB heard a proposal to eliminate an existing provision of
state law that allows a retailer to sell wine below their cost of acquisition
for the strict and limited purpose of meeting a competitor’s price. FWWS
opposed eliminating this provision. In our reasoning, this rule had little
effect or purpose under the old pricing regime where pricing was uniform as to
quantity and point of delivery. Now that quantity discounts and other pricing
considerations are allowed, this provision is meaningful in that a retailer’s
cost of acquisition may actually be higher than that of a competitor. While the
floor on pricing remains the competitor’s cost of acquisition, the existing rule
gives a retailer the option of meeting that competitor’s price rather than
losing a customer. A majority of Liquor Board members agreed, and the rule
remains in place. Our sincere thanks to those of you who submitted comments in
favor of retaining the current rule.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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news of Concern – Protections on NSF checks eliminated<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">The
WSLCB recently adopted a change of WAC 314-13-020 as part of a larger package of
rule updates to implement Initiative 1183. While minor changes to this section
were necessary (such as adding the words ”spirits retail licensee” in the
appropriate places) the rule change also struck two existing sections of WAC
314-13-020. This latter change, <b>which has nothing whatsoever to do with
implementing initiative 1183</b>, removes the below highlighted sections 2) and
3) from WAC 314-13-020 which previously read as follows:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><em>Any
transaction reported as having nonsufficient funds (NSF) will be considered an
extension of credit, in violation of RCW </em><a href="http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=66.28.010" title="blocked::http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=66.28.010"><span style="color: #3366ff;" title="blocked::http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=66.28.010"><em>66.28.010</em></span></a><em>(1).
If a transaction is reported as NSF:<br /><br />(1) The retailer must pay the full
amount of the transaction to the industry member by 3 p.m. on the first business
day following receipt of the NSF report.<br /></em></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><em>(2) If the
retailer does not make payment by this time, the industry member must report the
NSF transaction to the their local board enforcement office by 5 p.m. the next
business day following receipt of the NSF report.<br /><br />(3) The local board
enforcement office will contact the retailer, who will have until 3 p.m. the
next business day to pay the NSF transaction. If the retailer does not pay the
industry member by this time, the board will issue an administrative violation
notice to the retailer.</em></span><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><br /><em>(4)
Until the NSF transaction is paid:<br /><br />(a) The industry member who received
the NSF transaction will not deliver any beer or wine to the retailer;
and<br /><br />(b) It is the responsibility of the retailer to not receive any beer
or wine from any industry member.<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Since we
have consistently advocated the refocusing of the LCB away from regulation of
commerce and onto regulation of public safety,<span style="color: blue;"> </span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: blue;">it
might appear at first blush that the reduction in LCB enforcement is a step in
the right direction</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: blue;">.</span>
</span></span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: blue;">However,
we believe that this constitutes a half measure and that the LCB should either regulate
private economic activity and enforce the rules as they have in the past, or
they should get out of regulating the economy entirely. Under the revised rules,</span><span style="color: blue;">
w</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: blue;">ineries</span>
are still prohibited from extending any credit to retailers, and remain subject
to sanction for doing so</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">.
<span style="color: blue;">Therefor</span><span style="color: blue;">e</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"> we do
not believe that the unilateral elimination of specific </span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: blue;">LCB</span>
</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">enforcement
provisions for NSF checks </span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: blue;">from
retailers</span> </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">is a
balanced and positive change to the rules.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">We will
be contacting the WSLCB in order to determine what, if any, specific penalties still
apply to those retailers issuing NSF checks and what avenues of redress remain
through WSLCB enforcement for wineries receiving such checks. We will update
you on what we find out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Your FWWS
Board<o:p></o:p></span></div>
FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-45456005220383466052012-08-23T14:36:00.001-07:002012-08-23T14:36:36.853-07:00Family Wineries of Washington State Wine Gala<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For tickets go to <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4150997746">http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4150997746</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join some of Washington State's premier artisan wineries at famous Ray's Boathouse on Shilshole Bay for a magic evening of fine wine. This event benefits Family Wineries of Washington State whose member wineries will pour their finest wines perfectly paired with plentiful appetizers from Ray's kitchen and sunset over the Olympic Mountains.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="color: black; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Participating Wineries:</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="color: black; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Animale<br />Convergence Zone Cellars<br />Ginkgo Forest Winery<br />Golden Ridge Cellars<br />Lost River Winery<br />Michael Florentino Cellars<br />Northwest Cellars<br />Northwest Totem Cellars<br />:Nota Bene Winery<br />Willis Hall Winery<br />Wilridge Winery</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;">Assorted cheeses and </span><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;">vegetarian spreads served with </span><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;">artisan breads and flatbreads<br />Dungeness crab cakes with aioli<br />Ray’s salmon mini burger with tartare coleslaw<br />Tomato ratatouille tartlets<br />Chicken mole on soft corn pancake<br />Rosemary scented tenderloin of beef<br /><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;">Potatoes with roasted r</span><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;">ed pepper dip</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;"><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;"><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The event will also include the presentation of FWWS first annual Wine Integrity Awards honoring a citizen and a legislator who have shown great personal integrity in supporting small family wineries.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;"><span lang="en-US" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="color: black; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ticket price includes: Washington State sales tax, wine, food, and a Riedel crystal tasting glass. Only 150 tickets are available.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tickets are also available for purchase by check to: “FWWS”. Include your name and email address. Leave with participating winery or mail to, FWWS, 4251 NE 88th St, Seattle, WA 98115. For more information please call 509-996-2888.</span></span></div>
FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-18855274908932582342012-08-03T15:04:00.000-07:002012-08-03T15:04:23.800-07:00FWWS Wine Gala at Ray’s Boathouse September 20, 2012, SAVE THE DATE AND SAVE YOUR SPOT!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Dear FWWS
Members,</span></span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">August is upon us and
it's time to lock in our 2012 FWWS Member winery tasting at Ray's Boathouse.
This promises to be a fantastic event and a great opportunity to showcase your
wines in a beautiful venue overlooking <st1:placename u4:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Shilshole</st1:placename></st1:placename> <st1:placetype u4:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Bay</st1:placetype></st1:placetype> and the
<st1:place u4:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Olympic
mountains</st1:place></st1:place>, and paired with delicious food. Those of you
who attended in 2010 probably remember a great event. This year we are moving
the date to September due to feedback that many potential attendees were on
summer holidays in late July. <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">We estimate
that we can accommodate </span></b></span></span><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue;">no
more than 20</span> </span></span></b><b><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">
</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">member
wineries, first come first served so commit to your spot now by emailing us at
<a href="mailto:board@familywineriesofwashington.org" title="blocked::mailto:board@familywineriesofwashington.org"><span style="color: blue;">board@familywineriesofwashington.org</span></a>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Location:
Ray’s</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> Boathouse <st1:address u4:st="on"><st1:street u4:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:street w:st="on">6049 Seaview Ave NW</st1:street></st1:address></st1:street>, <st1:city u4:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Seattle</st1:city></st1:city></st1:address><u1:p></u1:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Date/Time:</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">
6:00-9:00 PM</span></span><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Thursday September 20,
2012 (Winery Load in at 5:15)<u1:p></u1:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Table
Fee: None.</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">
</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: blue;">This event is </span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">o</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">pen to dues paid FWWS
members only<u1:p></u1:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Insurance
Certificate:</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> None Required. FWWS
carries event insurance for member
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Pouring
wines:</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> Contrary to our usual
practice and based on the expense of the venue and the fact that this is a main
fundraiser for FWWS, wineries will be donating pouring wine for this event.
A maximum of three</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> wines per winery
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appetizers prepared by Ray’s. Sample menu
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Price:</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> $55 (Includes 9.5% WSST and Gratuity)</span></span></div>
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“Degustazione” tasting glasses are included in the ticket
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Wine
Store:</span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> We will stock up to three
wines per winery at the Wine Store. FWWS will pay your wholesale cost on wine
sold at the end of the event. This year we will be making a special effort to sell
more wines through the store by using sales runners etc. We hope to have
wineries wine selections far enough ahead of time to offer pre-sales with a 10%
discount on wine purchased by attendees before the day of the
event. We will also be offering 10% case discounts.<u1:p></u1:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Dump
Buckets and Ice (not ice buckets) will be
provided<u1:p></u1:p></span></span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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of <st1:place u4:st="on"><st1:state u4:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Washington</st1:place></st1:state></st1:state></st1:place> Wine
Awards: </span></span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">A brief award ceremony
will honor our legislator of the year and a Legend of Washington Wines
recipient.<u1:p></u1:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The next and most
important task is to sell tickets to the event. We believe this event is very
attractively priced at $55/person, which includes WSST, </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">tasting of our fine
wines, tapas, gratuity, and a Riedel tasting glass. A sample menu and event flyer will be
forwarded to attending wineries for you to print and share with your customers.
Tickets can be purchased by check made out to FWWS (with "Ray's Tasting" in the
Memo line) sent to FWWS <st1:address u4:st="on"><st1:street u4:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:street w:st="on">4251 NE 88<sup>th</sup>
St.</st1:street></st1:address></st1:street> , <st1:city u4:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Seattle</st1:city></st1:city> , <st1:state u4:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">WA</st1:state></st1:state> <st1:postalcode u4:st="on"><st1:postalcode w:st="on">98115</st1:postalcode></st1:postalcode></st1:address>.
We hope to have a link via pay pal available for sales in the near future.
Please include the customer’s name and number in their party (for the will call
entry list) as well as an email contact for offering pre-sales of wines and
event updates.</span></span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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only individual Member wineries by showcasing their wines, but is an important
fundraiser for the organization as a whole. <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">We need to sell this event out (150
tickets).</span></b> We therefore appreciate all members, even those unable to
attend, including event and ticket information in their marketing media. Other
event details will be available at: </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.familywineriesofwashington.com/events.html" title="blocked::http://www.familywineriesofwashington.com/events.html">http://www.familywineriesofwashington.com/events.html</a></span></span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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subject will be sent to participating wineries only. Please contact the Board
with any questions about the event. looking forward to a great
evening!</span></span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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some industry groups have proposed that the WSLCB repeal WAC 314-52-110 (3)(d)
concerning competition in pricing. The current WAC section
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spirituous liquor shall not be advertised, offered for sale, or sold by retail
licensees at less than acquisition cost. The provisions of this section shall
not apply to any sales made: …<br /><br />(d) In an endeavor to meet the prices of a
competitor selling the same article or product in the same locality or trade
area and in the ordinary channels of trade.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Ironically, this exception made
little sense prior to the pricing freedoms gained under I-1183 since at that
time wine was sold only by uniform and delivered pricing. The effect of
repealing this exception now would be to limit the ability of retailers to meet
the pricing of competitors who have lower costs of acquisition (for example
through now legal volume discounts) should they choose to do
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">FWWS has joined the opposition to
this repeal as an unnecessary new restriction on wine pricing. It is not clear
to us that under this change the Liquor Control Board would have the resources
to effectively police pricing under the newly liberalized law. It is clear to
us that wineries do not wish to return to the pre I-1183 red tape days of “price
posting” or “price filing” in order to facilitate State policing of price
competition. We believe the passage of I-1183 has given the Liquor Control
Board the opportunity to affirmatively and permanently step away from its role
of alcohol pricing regulation in lieu of refocusing on its core mission of
alcohol abuse prevention, nuisance abatement, and tax collection.
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">The deadline for comments has
been extended until July 25<sup>th</sup>. If you would like to join FWWS in
opposing the repeal of WAC 314-52-110(3)(d), please send your comments to Karen
Mccall, Rules Coordinator at the WSLCB by email at <a href="mailto:rules@liq.wa.gov" title="blocked::mailto:rules@liq.wa.gov"><span style="color: blue;">rules@liq.wa.gov</span></a> or by fax at
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<span style="color: navy; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">For the past four years, Family Wineries of Washington State (FWWS)
has worked very hard in Olympia to change some of the antiquated liquor laws
that make it very difficult for small wineries in WA to thrive. This past
legislative session, FWWS’s efforts achieved a significant measure of success
when our bill to permit wineries selling 6,000 or fewer gallons of wine
annually to opt to report their activities and pay their taxes to the LCB
annually, rather than monthly. Those wineries that are eligible for
annual reporting recently were sent a notification by the LCB that, to avail
themselves of this opportunity, the wineries must notify the LCB of their
intentions to do so. The deadline for notifying the LCB is Friday, July
20<sup>th</sup>. This blog is to remind those eligible wineries who want
to opt for annual, versus monthly, reporting to the LCB of the looming
deadline. This is a great opportunity to reduce your reporting paperwork
load. Don’t delay! Notify the LCB of your desire to report annually
NOW at: (360)664-1721 or <a href="mailto:beerwinetaxes@liq.wa.gov">beerwinetaxes@liq.wa.gov</a>.
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<span style="color: blue;">We at the Board are attentive to input from Members. One of the comments we have heard repeatedly is that our blog posts are sometimes too lengthy to easily digest. We regret that some of the issues that face our industry are unfortunately complex but nevertheless vitally important for our members to understand. We are doing our best in this regard to reduce issue fatigue.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Thinking about this constructive criticism highlighted another facet of our industry that we as fellow winemakers recognize, namely the wealth, sometimes overabundance, of technical information available to winemakers who are often too busy to attend seminars or keep up with journal articles. In the hopes that we can add a useful feature of membership in FWWS, we are inaugurating a new service to members to provide a condensed digest of technical information in enology. The first edition which follows summarizes a very interesting article on acetaldehyde, an important factor in wine quality. Your comments are on this new service are greatly appreciated.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Your FWWS Board </span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Introducing "Techbits" - Tidbits of wine technical information gleaned from industry sources and summarized in bite-sized pieces. A benefit of membership in FWWS</span><br />
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Acetaldehyde formation and degradation in wine.</h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Acetaldehyde can be formed in wine either chemically (by oxidation of ethanol) or biologically (by fermentation). It is a highly reactive molecule typically having an apple-like, nutty, or green grass aroma. Sensory thresholds have been reported as between 0.5 and 10 mg/L for odor, and between 100 and 125 mg/L for flavor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is a misconception that the risk of formation of acetaldehyde begins at the end of alcoholic fermentation and in the absence of SO2. Given careful cellar operations limiting exposure of finished wine to oxygen during cellaring, most acetaldehyde formation will occur as a result of fermentation, particularly by Saccharomyces cerevisiae (non-Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast typically produce much less acetaldehyde except for Schizosaccharomyces pombi, which also produces significant amounts). Most acetaldehyde is produced very early in fermentation. A significant amount of acetaldehyde is re-utilized by yeast during alcoholic fermentation, and a very significant amount – up to 94% - may be degraded by malolactic fermentation (MLF).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Residual concentration of acetaldehyde in wine is influenced by the following factors, which result in either higher creation of acetaldehyde during fermentation or lower utilization and degradation:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Addition of SO2 to musts. Yeast produce more acetaldehyde in response to addition of SO2. Addition of 50 PPM SO2 to a must can increase the post alcoholic fermentation level of acetaldehyde by 10 to 25 mg/L. Since acetaldehyde is the most readily bound carbonyl compound in wine, this can also increase the bound SO2 concentration in wine by 15 to 37 mg/L.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Anything increasing large viable concentrations of yeast during fermentation will lead to greater utilization of acetaldehyde and a reduction of its concentration in the wine post fermentation. These factors can include presence of yeast nutrients and maintenance of temperatures of 20 C.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Consequently cooler temperatures (12 C or below), particularly in combination with poor yeast nutrient availability, can lead to higher residual acetaldehyde.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Early racking and clarification of yeast can also increase residual acetaldehyde concentration by reducing utilization. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• MLF is the largest factor in the degradation of acetaldehyde in wine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• In addition to increasing levels of acetaldehyde, large pre-fermentation SO2 additions also increase bound SO2 levels, which recent research shows have a significant adverse effect on malolactic bacteria (even in the absence of free SO2) and consequently on the reduction of acetaldehyde through degradation by MLF.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Source: “Role of Winemaking and Carbonyl Compounds” by Nick Jakowetz, Erhu Li, and Roman Mira De Orduna, Assoc. professor of Food Science, Cornell University. Published in Practical Winery and Vineyard Journal, Winter 2012.</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dear Member,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We at Family Wineries of Washington State are writing to you
out of concern over sweeping winery licensing changes proposed in House Bill 1641.
This bill in its present form was introduced on January 24<sup>th</sup>, 2012,
less than 24 hours before the public hearing on the proposal in the Washington State
House of Representatives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The justification for this licensing proposal as we
understand it is to address a concern among some in the industry that many
wineries are not actually meeting the requirements of their federal permits to
manufacture wine and therefore may be in danger of losing those permits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The proposed approach is to extend certain
privileges, notably tasting rooms, to such non-manufacturers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Essentially these are proprietors who are
effectively operating as distributors and retailers and are unwilling or unable
to meet the requirements necessary to hold a federal basic permit as other than
a wholesaler.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We have no objection to the extension of special privileges
to a new class of non-manufacturing wholesalers We do however strongly object
to the inclusion of wine manufacturers who choose to manufacture wine by means
other than fermentation in this new class of non-manufacturers. While in the
first case new rights are granted, in the second case existing rights are
severely curtailed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The proponents of this bill have repeatedly and incorrectly asserted federal
law requires that a winery <u>must</u> produce wine by fermentation in order to
comply with its federal permit and that “production” under federal law
is “fermentation.” This assertion is false. A winery premise and
proprietor may be so licensed under federal law that no production by
fermentation is required. Further under federal law any change in the tax
class of a wine is considered “production.” Therefore it is also possible to
“produce” wine under the federal definition by blending, amelioration, or
fortification if any of these actions result in changing the tax class of the
wine (for one example from under 14% alcohol to over 14%. See section 1, part A
of your federal form 5120.17 “report of wine operations premises). The only
reason the federal government distinguishes between fermentation and blending
is to extend the small producer’s tax credit to “producers.” The state has no
similar credit and hence no reason to make such a distinction between
production under the federal definition and manufacture of wine by blending.
We believe this fundamental flaw in understanding of the federal
regulations has been used to justify an unnecessary and damaging
re-categorization of blending as “non production.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The proposed licensing revisions would do the following
things which concern us for the stated reasons:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Eliminate
the broadly defined word “manufacture” from the domestic winery license
and replace this with the presently undefined word “production.” A
“manufacturer” is currently defined as “a person engaged in the
preparation of liquor for sale in any form whatsoever.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The proposed definition of “production”
is “with respect to wine, the creation of wine by fermentation …” We
object to this provision because it limits the ways that a winery may be
licensed under federal and current state law for no apparent purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Under
the bill, wineries would be required to “produce” at least 200 gallons per
year by fermentation on a “three year rolling average.” In the latest
revision of the bill, made on January 26<sup>th</sup>, this 200 gallon requirement
was amended to allow a winery not meeting the minimum production level in
any year to demonstrate to the Liquor Control Board that they are a
“viable commercial wine-producing operation” according to criteria to be
determined by the Board at a later date. We object to this provision
because the federal law currently contains no annual minimum production level
by fermentation and no specific minimum threshold at all beyond
effectively “more than zero” gallons. The federal standard is designed for
maximum flexibility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The proposed
standard appears designed specifically to reduce that flexibility. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Obviously compliance with this provision
is much more likely to be an issue for the smallest wineries than for the
largest. The alternative to demonstrate a “viable commercial wine-producing
operation” according to currently unspecified criteria seems to serve no
purpose other than to allow the establishment by the Board of a standard for
what constitutes a winery large enough to be considered “commercial.” We
believe that manufacturing of wine for sale is sufficient evidence of
commercial wine production to negate the need to demonstrate further. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Domestic
wineries would be limited to buying bulk wine only from other domestic
wineries (by definition only Washington wineries).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is completely inconsistent with
federal law which provides no such restriction. As far as we are aware
this is unprecedented -- no other state has such a restriction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inexplicably, no such restriction
applies to the proposed new “nonproducing” license which allows “purchase
of wine in bulk” without limitation as to origin.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">New
language is created defining the relationships between wineries and owners
of the brands they manufacture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
are concerned that this language potentially conflicts with federal
trademark law and serves to solve no problem that has been identified to
the industry.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A new
category of license is created for “nonproducing wine sellers.” As noted
above while this category extends new privileges (for example on-premise
wine tasting) to those who can presently only qualify for a federal basic
permit as a wholesaler, it requires that other categories of federal
licensees (one example a proprietor with a premise licensed as a bonded
wine cellar and a federal basic permit to blend wine) be lumped into this
category. Such proprietors would be stripped of numerous privileges they
currently have including off-premise tasting rooms, off premise warehouses,
and the right to ship wine to retailers via common carrier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wineries that are not meeting the
requirements of their federal basic permits to produce or to blend will
need to change to a federal basic permit as a wholesaler to be in
compliance with their practices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
see no reason to require proprietors currently in compliance with their
federal basic permits to be re-licensed as federal bonded wineries with a
basic permit to produce wine, and further to require these proprietors to
produce at least 200 gallons of wine per year through fermentation, just
to avoid being lumped into the new nonproducing category and lose privileges
in the process.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A copy of the latest version of the bill is attached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When reading this proposal please be advised
that some of the changes in the current version, including all of the changes
in sections 6 and 7, are useful changes to implement I-1183 and other non
controversial updates to the law such as changes to farmers market sales
language.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regrettably the inclusion of
this language in the bill will make it slightly harder to follow the proposed
licensing revisions which occur in sections 3 and 4, and proposed new section 5.
The new definition of wine “production” occurs in section 8 at item 35.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We believe a much simpler and less complicated approach to
achieving the stated objectives of this proposal is to amend this proposal to
restore wine manufacturing as the basis of the domestic winery license in RCW
66.24.170 and to replace the currently undefined phrase “wine of its own
production” with the phrase “wine of its own manufacture” throughout sections 3
and 4. We further propose elimination of the new definition of “production” in
section 8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since this would return us to
the present situation where “production” is not defined, we propose to change
the name of the new “nonproducing license” to “negociant license.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We chose the term “negociant” to avoid use of
the word production which we believe, as noted above, is confusing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally we propose the deletion of sections
3.(3), 3.(4), 4.(3), and 4.(4) which include the minimum production language,
buying bulk wine only from Washington wineries, and the dangerous brand restriction
language.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">With our proposed amendments (which are also attached) we
believe the new concept of a nonproducing/negociant license is beneficial to
some in the industry and harms none.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
are opposed to the proposal in its current form because, as noted above, it
will require needless re-licensing of wineries for federal purposes, restricts
currently legal practices, creates unprecedented production minimums, and moves
wine law in Washington in the direction of more complexity, not less.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We urge you to contact your legislators with your concerns
at your earliest convenience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more
information on our proposed revisions please contact us at <a href="mailto:board@familywineriesofwashington.org">board@familywineriesofwashington.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Thank you for reading and considering our concerns in this
regard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sincerely<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The FWWS Board<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>FWWS YEAR-END 2011 UPDATE<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dear FWWS member, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This posting provides you with a year-end summary of events,
accomplishments, some important industry developments in 2011, as well as a look
forward to 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>FWWS Progress in 2011<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Initiative
1183<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We are very excited about the success of Initiative 1183. We believe that the relationship we built
with industry stakeholders including Costco since the disappointing outcome of
the Joint Select Committee process four years ago led directly to the affirmative
inclusion of wine in the distribution process reforms covered in I-1183, and
consequently some of the most important economic reforms for the Washington
wine industry since prohibition. However,
I-1183 was not as sweeping as I-1100. I-1183
does not for example change the current one way credit ban in our industry that
allows wholesalers to ask wineries for credit while denying wineries the right
to offer credit to retailers. Nor does
it end the almost entire ban on co-advertising and co-promotion between
wineries and their retailer customers. What it does do is eliminate uniform delivered pricing and reform
distribution restrictions on wine so that you will:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>Now be able to charge for delivery of your wine if
you so choose (or be recognized for your customer service if you do not!).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>Recognize the inherent economies in multi-case delivery
by offering volume discounts (or the inherent value, if you so perceive, in
treating all your customers the same should you choose to do so). We have heard from several members that they
have already benefited from this change by selling multiple cases to accounts that used to buy only a few bottles at a time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>Deliver wine to central warehouses of grocery store
chains rather than individual stores (should you choose to make this option
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</span>No longer be required to keep records of prices
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be able to sell and ship wine through central warehouses, providing additional sales
channel access by Washington wineries to consumers in the (sadly somewhat
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store licenses to sell wine direct to restaurants and other retailers (less
than 24 liters per transaction). Though probably somewhat marginal, in part
because a federal basic permit as a wholesaler is required, the effect of this provision could provide
some economies of scale as well as a win-win situations such as restaurant
owners being able to find wines at retail stores and keep them on their wine
lists even though the wine is sold out at the winery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The effective date of Initiative 1183 was December 8, 2011. Uniform delivered pricing, price filing and
the bans on central warehousing and retailer to retailer sales ended that day. On
March 1, 2012 distillers and craft distillers will be allowed to begin selling
directly to restaurants. The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB)
adopted several emergency rules to implement 1183 including provisions for retailer
to retailer license endorsement for wine, retailer distributor licenses for
craft distillers, etc. The state liquor
stores will not be closed until June.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Two lawsuits have been filed against I-1183, both alleging that it violates
the state constitutional ban on initiatives covering more than one
subject. Plaintiffs, including unions
representing public employees, liquor store operators and others have alleged
that the initiative covers changes in liquor distribution law, franchise law
and wine distribution law which are different topics. A request for an injunction against
implementation of 1183 was denied in one of the suits filed in Cowlitz
County. The plaintiffs in the other suit
did not request an injunction. The motion
on the constitutionality of the initiative is scheduled to be heard on March 16<sup>th</sup>
of 2012. Filing such appeals is not
uncommon in Washington. Your FWWS all-volunteer legal team believes that the
claims of the plaintiffs are incorrect, that one subject only -- alcohol
regulation -- is involved, and that changes in franchise and distribution laws
are logically required to remove the state from the position of exclusive
distributor and retailer of liquor in Washington. FWWS has been granted intervenor status in
this lawsuit to allow us to submit information to the court in defense of the
initiative. The two cases are expected
to be consolidated soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the following bills: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Parity Bill, to end the controversy over the credit ban by extending
exactly the same terms to business checks that are now applied to EFTs,
namely allowing wineries to leave wine with a retailer and receive a check
in the mail provided they so choose and have a voluntary pre-existing
written agreement with the retailer (otherwise wine would still be due on
receipt). This bill was opposed in
2011 by the Washington Beer and Wine Wholesaler’s Association and the
Washington Wine Institute. In 2011 we did gain support from the State
Grocer’s Association. We have asked
the Washington Restaurant Association to support the bill this year.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Based on the support for the
credit ban (wineries and distributors to retailers) among some wineries, we
have made this voluntary payment parity bill our proposed policy solution compromise
to the credit controversy. More wine
would be sold, and more wine shops and restaurants would stay in business, if
the credit ban was completely eliminated, but at least you would be able to
drop off wine and not have to wait for a check when you deliver to your
favorite customers. While we remain open
to further discussion of the issue, we find the current situation where
wholesalers may ask wineries for credit but prevent wineries from offering it
to their retailer customers discriminatory and unacceptable. We will be running this bill again in 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reporting Relief Bill, to allow wineries selling less than 6,000 gallons
of wine per year in Washington to report and pay their wine taxes, at
their option, annually. This bill
has been hampered for the last two years by a large fiscal note by the
WSLCB for computer improvements to implement the bill. Despite the fiscal note, this bill
advanced through the Senate Ways and Means Committee, all the way to the Rules
Committee where time ran out before it could receive a floor vote.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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of Initiative 1183 is that the WSLCB has told us they believe the tax reporting
changes can now be implemented at no significant fiscal impact as part of the
computer system changes needed to accommodate reporting for liquor distributors
and retailers under I-1183. We understand that the WSLCB fiscal note will
therefore be removed. At this time, we
are not aware of any opposition to the bill. We will be pushing the bill, which currently remains alive in both the
House and Senate, vigorously this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Wineries bill, to allow small wineries to opt-out of the arcane and
burdensome tied house rules in the RCW. Due to the success of I-1183 and the elimination of uniform
delivered pricing, some of the major goals of the Craft bill have already
been achieved. Therefore, we are
evaluating some changes to the bill and plan to amend it before taking it
back to the legislature.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Direct Shipping bill, to allow out-of–state retailers the same right to
ship to Washington consumers currently enjoyed by in-state retailers. We originally drafted this bill to allow
direct shipping by wholesalers and importers, but amended the bill to
include only retailers when it became clear that the Washington Beer and
Wine Wholesalers Association vehemently opposed the out-of-state
wholesaler provisions. Much to our
surprise, even after the bill was limited to retailers, both the
Washington Beer and Wine Wholesaler’s Association and the Washington Wine
Institute testified in opposition.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We believe this form of
discrimination against out-of-state retailers is much of the reason for the
disparity in the number of states that allow direct to consumer (DTC) shipping
by wineries (about 40) versus by retailers (about 15). We further believe that
retailers such as FWWS Industry Member VinoShipper.com are uniquely positioned
to provide regulatory compliance in DTC shipping that is daunting to small
wineries and that retailer DTC shipping is a vital market channel for small
wineries. However, given the need to
prioritize, and the fact that this bill provides a strategic rather than a direct
benefit to Washington wineries, we have decided not to pursue this bill in
2012. We will continue to discuss this
issue with industry stakeholders on the local and national levels, and to
support the efforts of FWWS Affiliate Member the Specialty Wine Retailer’s
Association to fight this discrimination around the country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a Winery?” or “The Ban on Blending”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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proposed that the definition of “winery” in Washington State should be changed.
At state wine forums last fall a written policy proposal in this regard was
revealed for the first time by the WSLCB.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">FWWS is extremely concerned about this policy proposal. We believe that, as drafted, this proposal is
not only counter productive to the stated goal of regulatory clarity, it more
importantly severely restricts the present right of Washington State wineries
to make wine wholly or in part by blending. We therefore oppose this proposal
as drafted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">FWWS contacted the WSLCB to ask whether this proposal will be submitted
to the Legislature this year. We were
told that the necessary requests have not been made by WSLCB to allow such a
proposal to be put forward this year. A
full analysis of this proposal is beyond the scope of this post but will be
broadcast to FWWS members and other industry stakeholders soon. We stand ready to assist the WSLCB in drafting
language to meet any clearly necessary and appropriate regulatory changes but
we are prepared to vigorously resist the drastic curtailment of our member’s
rights contained in the current draft proposal.
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Committee (BAC) meetings in 2011. We
believe our attendance will provide a closer dialogue with WSLCB staff and,
equally importantly, with other industry stakeholders. In December we formally requested membership
on the BAC. Given the stated purpose and
membership makeup of the Committee, we see no logical reason why FWWS membership
would be withheld.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">House Resolution 5034, the rather ironically named “CARE Act” that would
overturn the Granholm decision and allow states to legally discriminate against
out-of-state wineries in DTC shipping, is still kicking in the US House of
Representatives. Fortunately this bill,
now called HR 1161, did not make much headway in 2011 as Wine America, the
Coalition For Free Trade, Free the Grapes, FWWS and others continue to educate
legislators on this nefarious proposal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Continued Existence of TTB<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Service is being floated in Congress as a cost saving measure. We share the concerns of others in the
industry that the TTB has specialized knowledge and regulatory skills that
would not transfer well to the IRS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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State will now be able to apply for permission to report their wine taxes
annually rather than monthly. We applaud
this move and hope that, with passage our Tax Reporting Relief bill, Washington
will soon join New York and Idaho at the forefront of reform on DTC shipping
reporting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is now the last state still remaining in the former 17 state reciprocal system
of “don’t regulate us and we won’t regulate you.” A one-state "reciprocal system" is obviously
a non-sequitur. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Your FWWS Board</span></div>FWWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006804011319606890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064076624543628482.post-53261363423420325632011-11-13T19:21:00.001-08:002011-11-13T19:27:16.443-08:00Welcome New Member Kitzke Cellars<div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span><span><span>I am pleased to welcome our newest member, Kitzke Cellars, to the FWWS. Here is some information on them:
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The Kitzke family has long been part of the bountiful harvest of
Columbia Basin agriculture. Farming in the area since the 1970s, we
have gradually transformed our orchards into vineyards. As a small
boutique winery, we have developed an impressive array of wines.</span></div>
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Kitzke Cellars features a <strong>Cabernet Sauvignon</strong>, <strong>Cabernet Franc</strong>, <strong>Syrah</strong>, <strong>Sangiovese </strong>and two <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Blends</strong>. Our red blend, <strong>Janaina</strong> <strong>Sensação</strong>,
is named after our lovely daughter from Brazil; Sensação means
“sensational” in Portuguese, which perfectly describes our wine. Our <strong>Upsidedown </strong>blend label is an image of our son flipping on his snowboard. This is truly a wine to flip for!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Stop by the tasting room and enjoy a
glass of wine and the view from Candy Mountain. From our home to yours,
“blessings”, as you embrace treasured memories and fine wine.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: xx-small;">Cranberry Road Winery started with friends making cranberry wine in their garage. After years of fine tuning and friends telling us we should make this available to the public, we did. Brookside Cranberry Vintners LLC. was formed in early 2009 and we have been growing ever since.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: xx-small;">This year we made the decision to expand the winery and move to Grayland / Westport, Washington. We recently purchased 10 acres of land with a 4200 Square foot building. We are in the process of remodeling the building to fit our production needs and will be building a tasting room and restaurant for customers to enjoy.</span></div>
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Washington Wine Technical Group improves the quality of Washington State wines
through education, fosters fellowship and understanding between wineries, aids
members in technical problem-solving, and encourages enological and
viticultural research</span></i></span></div>
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you have training or experience in enology or viticulture? A bachelor’s,
graduate or equivalent degree? Professionally employed in commercial production,
technology, or research or have experience in commercial production, technology
or research? If so, the WWTG wants you!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span>If
this sounds like you (and we think it does), please join today</span></b><span>. We
need your support to put on our educational events and networking
opportunities. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>The
Washington Wine Technical Group exists to improve the quality of Washington
State wines through education; foster fellowship and understanding between wineries;
aid members in technical problem solving; and encourage enological and
viticultural research. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Based
on your input, the Washington Wine Technical Group is planning an active and educational
calendar for 2012. Take a look at this line-up: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><span>JANUARY</span></u></span></div>
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Camp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><span>FEBRUARY</span></u></span></div>
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at WAWGG Convention</span></span></div>
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-Education Committee</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> -Session Manager(s)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> -“Friends” booth</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><span>MARCH</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><span>APRIL</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><span>AUGUST</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Tasting
Event (Riesling)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><span>NOVEMBER</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>2013
Planning and Board election</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>We’ve
got a great year planned so please help us help you by joining the WWTG for
2012!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>As
a bonus, if you join before January you’ll save $30 off the regular 2012
membership rate!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Thanks
for your support,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Chair, Kendall
Mix, Goose Ridge Vineyards</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Vice Chair,
Katie Nelson, Ste Michelle Wine Estates</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Treasurer,
Marie-Eve Gilla, Forgeron Cellars</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Board Member,
Paula Eakin, Columbia Crest</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Board Member,
Gordy Hill, Coventry Vale</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Board Member,
Katy Perry, Tildio Winery</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>PS - We’re
looking for committee members to help out with the events listed above…let us
know if you’re interested in playing a part!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Online
tax payment now offered at no cost to all wineries, breweries and Washington
retailers</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>$1
convenience fee will no longer be charged</i><i><span style="line-height: 150%;"></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span></b><span style="line-height: 150%;">OLYMPIA
– Businesses that submit monthly tax payments via the Washington State Liquor
Control Board’s (WSLCB) Online Tax Reporting and Payment System will no longer
be charged a $1 convenience fee. This change was effective October 26, 2011.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">All wineries, breweries and
Washington retailers have the option to file their monthly summary tax reports
and make tax payments through the system, which is available on the WSLCB
website at </span><a href="http://www.liq.wa.gov/"><span style="line-height: 150%;">www.liq.wa.gov</span></a><span style="line-height: 150%;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">“We removed the fee as a
convenience to our customers, and to encourage more businesses to sign up,”
said Judy Layne, WSLCB Beer and Wine Tax Supervisor. “The nearly 1,500
businesses that already use the system have found that it makes filing easier
and more convenient. Businesses can call us today to set up an account.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="line-height: 150%;">System highlights include:</span></b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span>·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Available seven days a week, 24 hours a day</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span>·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Previously filed reports available for
viewing</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span>·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Payment verification</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span>·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Secure and confidential</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span>·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Offered at no cost to users</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">The online system emanated
from 2006 legislation in Washington State that modified direct-to-consumer
shipping and tax requirements for out-of-state wineries. The system simplifies
the reporting process for domestic and out-of-state reporters.</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">The system is not available
at this time to wine and beer distributors, importers and authorized
representative certificate of approval holders, or public houses.</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span>What
users are saying</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;">“The system is very easy to use
and keeps everything organized. All of the staff has been very helpful if
you have a problem. Just use it - it is so worth it!” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="color: black;">Liz
Myers, Medicine Creek Winery, Washington</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>“I’ve
been using the online filing system for the WSLCB for almost five years. It is
incredibly user-friendly and very straightforward. It’s much more
efficient and green than mailing in reports and writing checks.”</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span>Rebeca Herman, DH
Wine Compliance, California</span></i></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>“I
have been using the online system for wine tax reporting for the past few years
and have found it very user-friendly, convenient and expedient – I would
recommend it to all states!”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span>Jackie Starkovich,
Martin Ranch Winery, California</span></i></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="line-height: 150%;">Sign up today</span></b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Eligible users can sign up
by contacting the WSLCB Beer and Wine Tax Unit at </span><a href="mailto:beerwinetaxes@liq.wa.gov" title="mailto:beerwinetaxes@liq.wa.gov"><span style="line-height: 150%;">beerwinetaxes@liq.wa.gov</span></a><span style="line-height: 150%;"> or
(360) 664-1721. The system is accessible via the WSLCB website at </span><a href="http://www.liq.wa.gov/" title="http://www.liq.wa.gov/"><span style="line-height: 150%;">www.liq.wa.gov</span></a><span style="line-height: 150%;">.
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