Finanse publiczne · 10.01.1996

Extension of the Paso Robles Viticultural Area

This document proposes the extension of the western border of the Paso Robles viticultural area in San Luis Obispo County, California. The Paso Robles viticultural area was originally approved in Treasury Decision ATF-148, 48 FR 45241, October 4, 1983 (27 CFR 9.84). The petition was initially submitted by Justin C. Baldwin and more recently re-submitted by July Ackerman, Executive Director, Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association as spokesperson for the seven vineyards and one winery within the proposed new border. ATF believes the establishment of American viticultural areas and their subsequent use as appellations of origin in wine labeling and advertising allows wineries to better designate the specific grape- growing area where their wines come from and allows consumers to better identify the wines they purchase.