96-22346. Redwood Valley Viticultural Area (95R-053P)  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 3, 1996)]
    [Proposed Rules]
    [Pages 46403-46407]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-22346]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
    
    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
    
    27 CFR Part 9
    
    [Notice No. 838]
    RIN 1512-AA07
    
    
    Redwood Valley Viticultural Area (95R-053P)
    
    AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury.
    
    ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
    
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    SUMMARY: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), has 
    received a petition for the establishment of a viticultural area 
    located within the east central interior portion of Mendocino County, 
    California to be known as ``Redwood Valley,'' under 27 CFR part 9. This 
    proposal is the result of a petition submitted by Mr. Timothy R. 
    Buckner and prepared by Mr. Buckner, Mr. Jefferson Hinchliffe, Mr. 
    Ulysses Lolonis, and Rudolph H. Light. The petition was signed by 20 
    growers and winemakers in ``Redwood Valley.'' In addition, 4 letters of 
    support for the proposed area have been received from growers and 
    winemakers in the proposed area. ``Redwood Valley'' is an 
    unincorporated rural community in Mendocino County of northwestern 
    California with approximately 6,000 people spread out over about 35 
    square miles. It is currently the home of seven wineries that produce 
    varietal wines distributed around the world. There are 66 vineyard 
    owners farming 2,371 acres of wine grapes.
    
    DATES: Written comments must be received by October 18, 1996.
    
    ADDRESS: Send written comments to: Chief, Wine, Beer, and Spirits 
    Regulations Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, PO Box 
    50221, Washington, DC 20091-0221 (Attn: Notice No. 838). Copies of the 
    petition, the proposed regulations, the appropriate maps, and written 
    comments will be available for public inspection during normal business 
    hours at: ATF Public Reading Room, Office of Public Affairs and 
    Disclosure, Room 6480, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David W. Brokaw, Wine, Beer, and 
    Spirits Regulations Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 
    650
    
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    Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8230.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Background
    
        On August 23, 1978, ATF published Treasury Decision ATF-53 (43 FR 
    37672, 54624) revising regulations in 27 CFR part 4. These regulations 
    allow the establishment of definitive viticultural areas. The 
    regulations allow the name of an approved viticultural area to be used 
    as an appellation of origin on wine labels and in wine advertisements. 
    On October 2, 1979, ATF published Treasury Decision ATF-60 (44 FR 
    56692) which added a new part 9 to 27 CFR, providing for the listing of 
    approved American viticultural areas, the names of which may be used as 
    appellations of origin.
        Section 4.25a(e)(l), title 27, CFR, defines an American 
    viticultural area as a delimited grape-growing region distinguishable 
    by geographic features, the boundaries of which have been delineated in 
    subpart C of part 9.
        Section 4.25a(e)(2), title 27, CFR, outlines the procedure for 
    proposing an American viticultural area. Any interested person may 
    petition ATF to establish a grape-growing region as a viticultural 
    area. The petition should include:
        (a) Evidence that the name of the proposed viticultural area is 
    locally and/or nationally known as referring to the area specified in 
    the petition;
        (b) Historical or current evidence that the boundaries of the 
    viticultural area are as specified in the petition;
        (c) Evidence relating to the geographical characteristics (climate, 
    soil, elevation, physical features, etc.) which distinguish the 
    viticultural features of the proposed area from surrounding areas;
        (d) A description of the specific boundaries of the viticultural 
    area, based on features which can be found on United States Geological 
    Survey (U.S.G.S.) maps of the largest applicable scale, and;
        (e) A copy (or copies) of the appropriate U.S.G.S. map(s) with the 
    proposed boundaries prominently marked.
    
    Petition
    
        ATF has received a petition from Mr. Timothy Buckner proposing to 
    establish a new viticultural area located within the east central 
    interior portion of Mendocino County, California to be known as 
    ``Redwood Valley,'' under 27 CFR part 9.
        There are currently seven wineries in ``Redwood Valley.'' The dates 
    they were bonded are as follows: Fetzer (1968), Weibel (1972), Frey 
    (1980), Lolonis (1983), Elizabeth (1987), Konrad (1989), and Gabrielli 
    (1991).
    
    Evidence That the Name of the Proposed Area Is Locally or Nationally 
    Known
    
        The petitioner states that, ``Redwood Valley'' is an unincorporated 
    rural community in Mendocino County of northwestern California with 
    approximately 6,000 people spread out over about 35 square miles. 
    According to the petitioner, it is currently the home of seven wineries 
    that produce premium to ultra premium varietal wines distributed around 
    the world. According to the petitioner, ``Redwood Valley'' grapes are 
    used in vineyard designated wines made by wineries throughout the 
    region. The petitioner further states that, there are 66 vineyard 
    owners farming 2,371 acres of wine grapes in Redwood Valley. There are 
    855 acres of white winegrapes (36%) and 1,516 (64%) planted in red 
    varieties in Redwood Valley according to the petitioner.
    
    History and Tradition
    
        According to the petitioner, the area has been known by the 
    proposed viticultural area name for over a century. The petitioner 
    states that some early settlers arrived in ``Redwood Valley'' in the 
    mid 1850s, and that there was a thriving community by 1900. The 
    petitioner states that from as early as the 1870s, grape growing and 
    wine making were an important part of the economy and culture of 
    ``Redwood Valley.'' According to the petitioner, one of the earliest 
    published mentions of ``Redwood Valley'' as a grape growing region was 
    in a March 7, 1913, article in the Ukiah Republican Press (1885-1954), 
    which described ``Redwood Valley'' as ``* * * admirably adapted for the 
    grape and fruit land in Northern California.''
        In the March 17, 1913 issue of the Ukiah Dispatch Democrat, the 
    petitioner found the following article: The Redwood Valley Improvement 
    Club Accomplishing Splendid Results By Concentrated Action and 
    Progressiveness, which stated as follows: ``This is perhaps at the 
    present time one of the most important industries of the valley, with 
    hundreds of acres in vineyards and several important wineries in active 
    operation, and because of the statements made * * * by Professor 
    Bioletti, the grape question has taken on a renewed activity. Redwood 
    Valley grapes are exceptionally rich in sugar and are in demand because 
    they raise the quality of wine. Much of the valley's product is 
    contracted for over a term of years * * * (g)rapes produce splendidly 
    on the bench lands of the valley, and because of the sunshine and 
    climatic conditions mature and produce the ideal wine grapes.''
        In the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, the petitioner found an article 
    printed on July 31, 1949, and titled, ``It's Howdy Neighbor To 
    Calpella, Redwood Valley,'' by Mike Pardee. According to the 
    petitioner, this article states that, ``[a]pproximately half of 
    Mendocino County's present grape acreage of 7,700 acres is in Redwood 
    Valley. Farm Advisor R.D. Foote of Mendocino County said. ``The Valley 
    thus raised about half of the county's 17,000 tons produced last year 
    (1948) * * * Redwood Valley for years has been one of Mendocino 
    County's most important farming sections. Its 314 families for the most 
    part farmers * * *. They'll tell you that those grapes make the finest 
    wines in the region'.''
    
    Name Evidence
    
        ``Redwood Valley'' is recognized by the United States Postal 
    Service as a distinct community with the Zip Code 95470. The U.S.G.S. 
    uses the name ``Redwood Valley'' Quadrangle on its 1:24,000 topographic 
    map. The petitioner states that the valley has a domestic and 
    irrigation water supplier known as ``Redwood Valley County Water 
    District.'' The petitioner points out that a number of entities give 
    the area its sense of identity, including the ``Redwood Valley 
    Grange,'' ``Redwood Valley School,'' ``Redwood Valley Shopping 
    Center,'' ``Redwood Valley Industrial Park.'' According to the 
    petitioner, businesses and organizations using the ``Redwood Valley'' 
    name include a large vineyard, a gravel plant, 2 churches, a Pomo 
    Indian Rancheria, and so on. The petitioner provided photocopies of 
    stationery and business cards from six private and three public 
    entities that use the name ``Redwood Valley'' in their title. According 
    to the petitioner, each of the entities are currently in business and 
    located in ``Redwood Valley.''
    
    Historical or Current Evidence That the Boundaries of the Proposed 
    Viticultural Area Are as Specified in the Petition
    
        According to the petitioner, the proposed ``Redwood Valley'' 
    viticultural area boundaries are roughly the watershed that forms the 
    headwaters of the west fork of the Russian River, including Forsythe 
    Creek. Starting at the northern tip of the valley and following the 
    ridge tops, the area widens out to the south as far as State Highway 
    20.
    
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    Across Highway 20 to the south is the community of Calpella. Highway 20 
    provides a distinct southern boundary for the proposed viticultural 
    area. The petitioner states that Calpella has a different zip code, 
    water district, school, etc. than Redwood Valley. Furthermore, 
    according to the petitioner, the soils and climate of Calpella occupy a 
    transition zone between Ukiah and ``Redwood Valley.''
    
    Evidence Relating to the Geographical Features (Climate, Soil, 
    Elevation, Physical Features, Etc.) Which Distinguish the Viticultural 
    Features of the Proposed Area From Surrounding Areas
    
    Topography
    
        According to the petitioner, the geography of the area sets it 
    apart from surrounding areas in several respects. The petitioner states 
    that, ``Redwood Valley'' is clearly defined by the ridges of the 
    coastal mountain range that surrounds it and that the Valley floor 
    slopes gently up in elevation from around 750' to 900' above sea level. 
    The petitioner states that the mountain ridges rise steeply from the 
    valley floor to over 3,350' elevation. The petitioner states that most 
    of the grapes are grown at an elevation between 750' and 1,500' above 
    sea level. At the south end of the valley the foothills close in from 
    the east and west to form a narrowed throat through which the Russian 
    River flows south. This narrowing is also where Highway 20 crosses the 
    valley and the river to intersect with Highway 101. The petitioner 
    states that this combination of landforms provides a natural set of 
    boundaries for the proposed viticultural area. These features combine 
    in several ways to produce growing conditions which distinguish the 
    proposed area from surrounding areas, according to the petitioner. The 
    petition contends that the soils, as well as the micro, meso, and macro 
    climates are all factors that distinguish the proposed viticultural 
    area from surrounding areas.
    
    Soils
    
        According to the petitioner, while all of the specific soil series 
    that are found in ``Redwood Valley'' also exist in the surrounding 
    areas, the proportions of the soils in ``Redwood Valley'' distinguish 
    it from the surrounding areas. The petitioner states that, The Wine 
    Regions of America, a book written by John J. Baxevanis in 1992, gives 
    the following description of the Redwood Valley area. ``Redwood Valley, 
    the northernmost of the string of Russian River Valleys, lies (eight) 
    miles north of Ukiah and Lake Mendocino on a series of higher terraces. 
    Representing the birthplace of Mendocino winemaking, it is the home of 
    some of the county's largest wineries. With more than 40 percent of the 
    county's acreage, it is the most important of all the producing regions 
    in the two county region [Lake and Mendocino]. A region II area, it 
    produces above-average quality Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, 
    Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, and Sauvignon Blanc. One of its elements of 
    celebrity is the considerable quantity of Manzanita soil.'' (pg. 295). 
    The petitioner was unable to ascertain the origin of the term 
    ``Manzanita soil.'' However, he states that, ``Redwood Valley does 
    contain the largest deposit of the famous Redvine soil in the region 
    and perhaps it is this to which Baxevanis refers.''
        According to the petitioner, the soils in the proposed area have 
    several unique features as determined by the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation 
    Service (SCS).
        The 1991 Soil Survey of Mendocino County, Eastern Part, and Trinity 
    County, Southwestern Part, California, was used extensively by the 
    petitioner to determine the identity and areas of soils for comparison. 
    Whereas all of the specific soil series that are found in ``Redwood 
    Valley'' occur in the surrounding area, it is the proportions in which 
    they appear in ``Redwood Valley'' that are unique.
        The petitioner states that ``Redwood Valley'' has by far the 
    largest deposit of Redvine Series soil (#184-186 SCS Survey) in the 
    area. According to the petitioner, nearly one quarter of the proposed 
    viticultural area's plantable acreage is composed of soils of the 
    Redvine Series. Potter Valley Viticultural Area to the east has no 
    Redvine Series soils. The petitioner contends that the Calpella/Ukiah 
    area to the south of ``Redwood Valley'' has a few small and isolated 
    pockets of Redvine soils but their combined area amounts to less than 
    10% of the area covered by Redvine Series soils in ``Redwood Valley.''
        Another soil series that stands out, according to the petitioner, 
    is the Pinole Gravelly Loam (#178-180 SCS Survey), which also occurs in 
    the Potter Valley and Ukiah areas, but is a much smaller component of 
    the areas' overall composition. According to the petitioner, ``Redwood 
    Valley'' has three times as much Pinole Gravelly Loam as either of 
    these other two areas. The petitioner states that this soil type makes 
    up nearly a third of ``Redwood Valley's'' growing area.
        The petitioner states that the Redvine and Pinole Gravelly Loam 
    soil series comprise over half of the vineyard acreage of ``Redwood 
    Valley,'' and that the rest are an amalgam of six other types: Feliz, 
    Pinnobie, Yokayo, Russian, Talmage, and Yokayo/Pinole/Pinobie. 
    According to the petitioner, these last six general types (plus traces 
    of a few more types) evidence themselves in the neighboring areas in 
    varying proportion, but all play a larger role elsewhere than they do 
    in ``Redwood Valley.''
        The petitioner provided a table illustrating the proportions of 
    soil types in the ``Redwood Valley'' area compared with the Ukian/
    Calpella area. These figures were derived from SCS maps and soil 
    descriptions, and were measured with a Compensating Polar Planimeter. 
    The table indicates that, while ``Redwood Valley'' contains most of the 
    same soil types as the Ukia Valley, such soils are present in different 
    quantities in the respective areas.
    
    Climate
    
        One local winemaker, Jefferson Hinchliffe of Gabrielli Winery 
    stated as follows about the way ``Redwood Valley's'' unique climate and 
    soils manifest themselves in the wine: ``I have been making wines from 
    the many districts of Mendocino County for (t)en years. During that 
    period I have developed a sense of what distinguishes the wines of 
    Redwood Valley * * *. The wines in general are of higher acidity and 
    later maturity than of Ukiah Valley. The typical picking schedule for a 
    given variety would begin with the Hopland-Sanel area, followed by 
    Ukiah-Calpella, and then Redwood Valley. Comparisons with Potter Valley 
    are based on fewer varieties since Potter Valley is planted mainly to 
    early ripening Pinot and Chardonnay. Anderson Valley north of Boonville 
    ripens later than Redwood Valley * * * Acidity, color (especially in 
    Pinot Noir), and phenolic content are higher in Redwood Valley than in 
    adjacent regions. Higher temperatures in general lower phenolic 
    content, color, and acidity * * *. Late ripening varieties can have 
    difficulty ripening in Redwood Valley. Cabernet in general is able to 
    tolerate the rain associated with the late season, but more fragile 
    varieties such as Petite Sirah, Carignane, and Sangiovese can rot 
    before ripening in heavier soils when bearing large crops. Conservative 
    farming can produce stellar examples of these varieties * * *.''
        Another wine maker, Jed Steele, of Steele Wines submitted a letter 
    of support for the petition, in which he stated as follows. ``[T]he 
    REDWOOD VALLEY of Mendocino County is an
    
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    excellent and singular grape growing region, certainly worthy of 
    receiving a separate viticultural district designation * * *. It 
    appears that REDWOOD VALLEY'S particular climate allows for attaining 
    many of the positive quality factors found in grapes grown in the 
    cooler regions of Mendocino (Anderson Valley, etc.) as well as giving 
    harvests that allow for more consistent maturity found in the more 
    interior valleys (Potter Valley, etc.) of this county.''
        In addition, the February 15, 1993 issue of The Wine Spectator, 
    page 11, contains an article entitled ``California's Redwood Valley 
    Moves Out of the Shadows,'' by Robyn Bullard, which states as follows. 
    ``Wineries such as Fetzer, Weibel, and Frey have been in Redwood Valley 
    for years, but now four more wineries have cropped up. The region 
    boasts good soil and operating costs that are cheaper than other areas 
    in Northern California * * * Costs aside, Redwood Valley vineyards have 
    long yielded quality grapes * * * Compared to the hot Ukiah Valley, 
    Redwood Valley is much cooler. The area rarely gets fog, but the 
    terrain and location allow ocean breezes--the same winds that cool 
    Anderson Valley.''
        According to the petitioner, there are a number of factors that 
    make ``Redwood Valley'' climatically distinct. The petitioner provided 
    a table listing the major agricultural areas of Mendocino County and 
    their respective climatic region and number of degree days, as 
    reflected in the SCS Soil Survey, 1991, pg. 4. Degree day figures for 
    Anderson Valley were unavailable. The table indicates that ``Redwood 
    Valley'' has 2,914 degree days and is the only Region II Climate in 
    Mendocino County, factors that the petitioner states are significant. 
    In support of this assertion, the petitioner cites the grape growing 
    textbook General Viticulture, 1974, by Winkler et al., which he states 
    contains the following excerpt: ``Region II.--An area of great 
    importance. The valleys can produce most of the premium-quality and 
    good standard white and red table wines of California. The less 
    productive slopes and hillsides vineyards cannot compete in growing 
    grapes for standard wines, because of lower yield, but, nevertheless, 
    can produce favorable yields of fine wines'' (pgs. 66-67).
        The petitioner states that, ``(s)ince November of 1987, Light 
    Vineyard of Redwood Valley (Latitude 39 degrees 18.32', Longitude 123 
    degrees 12.46', elevation 800') has maintained a U.S. Weather Bureau 
    standard weather station including the following instruments: maximum/
    minimum thermometer, Belfort Recording Hygrothermograph, Belfort 
    Recording Pyranograph, Totalizing Anemometer, Evaporation Pan, and Rain 
    Gauge. Readings are taken daily, and data are transmitted monthly to 
    the California Irrigation Management Information Service in 
    Sacramento.''
        According to the petitioner, records from this station show that, 
    in the most recent eight year period, the ``Redwood Valley'' received 
    22% more rainfall than the Ukiah Valley. The petitioner provided a 
    table comparing the monthly totals for rainfall in ``Redwood Valley'' 
    and Ukiah, for the eight year period for which they have maintained 
    records. The table and charts were prepared from data gathered from the 
    Light Vineyard Weather station which meets U.S. Weather Bureau 
    standards. According to these records, the average total monthly 
    rainfall in Ukiah Valley was 32.48 inches during the period of July 
    through June compared to an average total of 39.62 inches for ``Redwood 
    Valley'' during the same period. The petitioner also provided a graph 
    comparing the annual rainfall values for ``Redwood Valley'' and Ukiah 
    Valley averaged over a six year period. The graph indicates that the 
    precipitation values for ``Redwood Valley'' were consistently higher 
    than those for Ukia Valley over the six year period measured.
        According to the petitioner, ``Redwood Valley's'' temperatures are 
    several degrees lower in daily lows than Ukiah Valley. The petitioner 
    states that, ``(t)his accounts for the lower growing degree day totals 
    in Redwood Valley and its placement in Region II. So, although Redwood 
    Valley may reach daily high temperatures similar to the Ukiah area, 
    because of cooler nights there remains a longer morning cool period. 
    The petitioner also provided a chart comparing monthly average 
    temperatures for the two areas averaged over a six year period.
        This chart supports the petitioner's contentions regarding average 
    maximum and minimum temperatures.
    
    Proposed Boundaries
    
        The proposed ``Redwood Valley'' viticultural area is located in 
    east central Mendocino County, California. The proposed boundaries of 
    the viticultural area can be found on four U.S. Geological Survey 
    Quadrangle Maps labeled, ``Redwood Valley, Calif.'' 1960, photorevised 
    1975, ``Ukiah, Calif.'' 1958, photorevised 1975, ``Laughlin Range, 
    Calif.'' 1991 and, ``Orr Springs, California, provisional edition'' 
    1991. All are 7.5 minute series maps. It should be noted that the 
    entire eastern boundary of the proposed ``Redwood Valley'' viticultural 
    area abuts the western boundary of the Potter Valley viticultural area.
    
    Public Participation--Written Comments
    
        ATF requests comments from all interested persons. Comments 
    received on or before the closing date will be carefully considered. 
    Comments received after that date will be given the same consideration 
    if it is practical to do so. However, assurance of consideration can 
    only be given to comments received on or before the closing date.
        ATF will not recognize any submitted material as confidential and 
    comments may be disclosed to the public. Any material which the 
    commenter considers to be confidential or inappropriate for disclosure 
    to the public should not be included in the comments. The name of the 
    person submitting a comment is not exempt from disclosure.
        Comments may be submitted by facsimile transmission to (202) 927-
    8602, provided the comments: (1) Are legible; (2) are 8\1/2\'' x 11'' 
    in size, (3) contain a written signature, and (4) are three pages or 
    less in length. This limitation is necessary to assure reasonable 
    access to the equipment. Comments sent by FAX in excess of three pages 
    will not be accepted. Receipt of FAX transmittals will not be 
    acknowledged. Facsimile transmitted comments will be treated as 
    originals.
        Any person who desires an opportunity to comment orally at a public 
    hearing on the proposed regulation should submit his or her request, in 
    writing, to the Director within the 45-day comment period. The 
    Director, however, reserves the right to determine, in light of all 
    circumstances, whether a public hearing will be held.
    
    Paperwork Reduction Act
    
        The provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 96-
    511, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 
    1320, do not apply to this notice because no requirement to collect 
    information is proposed.
    
    Regulatory Flexibility Act
    
        It is hereby certified that this proposed regulation will not have 
    a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The 
    establishment of a viticultural area is neither an endorsement nor 
    approval by ATF of the quality of wine produced in the area, but rather 
    an identification of an area that is distinct from surrounding areas. 
    ATF believes that the establishment of viticultural areas
    
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    merely allows wineries to more accurately describe the origin of their 
    wines to consumers, and helps consumers identify the wines they 
    purchase. Thus, any benefit derived from the use of a viticultural area 
    name is the result of the proprietor's own efforts and consumer 
    acceptance of wines from that region.
        Accordingly, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required 
    because the proposal, if promulgated as a final rule, is not expected 
    (1) to have significant secondary, or incidental effects on a 
    substantial number of small entities; or (2) to impose, or otherwise 
    cause a significant increase in the reporting, recordkeeping, or other 
    compliance burdens on a substantial number of small entities.
    
    Executive Order 12866
    
        It has been determined that this proposed regulation is not a 
    significant regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866. 
    Accordingly, this proposal is not subject to the analysis required by 
    this executive order.
    
    Drafting Information
    
        The principal author of this document is David W. Brokaw, Wine, 
    Beer, and Spirits Regulations Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and 
    Firearms.
    
    List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 9
    
        Administrative practices and procedures, Consumer protection, 
    Viticultural areas, and Wine.
    
    Authority and Issuance
    
        Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, part 9, American 
    Viticultural Areas, is proposed to be amended as follows:
    
    PART 9--AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREAS
    
        Paragraph 1. The authority citation for Part 9 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205.
    
    Subpart C--Approved American Viticultural Areas
    
        Par. 2. Subpart C is amended by adding Sec. 9. to read as follows:
    * * * * *
    
    
    Sec. 9  Redwood Valley.
    
        (a) Name. The name of the viticultural area described in this 
    section is ``Redwood Valley.''
        (b) Approved maps. The appropriate maps for determining the 
    boundary of the Redwood Valley viticultural area are four Quadrangle 
    7.5 minute series 1:24,000 scale U.S.G.S. topographical maps. They are 
    titled:
        (1) ``Redwood Valley, Calif.'' 1960, photorevised 1975.
        (2) ``Ukiah, Calif.'' 1958, photorevised 1975.
        (3) ``Laughlin Range, Calif.'' 1991.
        (4) ``Orr Springs, California, provisional edition'' 1991.
        (c) Boundary. The Redwood Valley viticultural area is located in 
    the east central interior portion of Mendocino County, California. The 
    boundaries of the Redwood Valley viticultural area, using landmarks and 
    points of reference found on appropriate U.S.G.S. maps, follow.
        (1) The beginning point is the intersection of State Highway 20 
    with the eastern boundary of Section 13, T16N/R12W located in the 
    extreme northeast portion of the U.S.G.S. map, ``Ukiah, Calif.'';
        (2) Then north along the east boundary line of Sections 12 and 1 to 
    the northeast corner of Section 1, T16N/ R12W on the U.S.G.S. map, 
    ``Redwood Valley, Calif.'';
        (3) Then west along the northern boundary line of Section 1 to the 
    northwest corner of Section 1, T16N/ R12W;
        (4) Then north along the east boundary line of sections 35, 26, 23, 
    14, 11, and 2 to the northeast corner of Section 2, T17N/R12W;
        (5) Then west along the northern boundary of Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 
    and 6 to the northwest corner of Section 6, T17N/R12W;
        (6) Then 10 degrees southwest cutting diagonally across Sections 1, 
    12, 13, 24, 25, and 36 to a point at the northwest corner of Section 1, 
    T16N/R13W on the U.S.G.S. map, ``Laughlin, Range, Calif.'';
        (7) Then south along the western boundary line of Sections 1 and 12 
    to the southwest corner of Section 12, T16N/R13W;
        (8) Then 13 degrees southeast across Sections 13, 18, and 17 to the 
    intersection of State Highway 20 and U.S. Highway 101, T16N/R12W on the 
    U.S.G.S. map, Ukiah, Calif.'';
        (9) Then easterly along a line following State Highway 20 back to 
    the beginning point at the eastern boundary of Section 13, T16N/R12W 
    located in the extreme northeast portion of the U.S.G.S. map ``Ukiah, 
    Calif.''
    
        Dated: August 23, 1996.
    John W. Magaw,
    Director.
    [FR Doc. 96-22346 Filed 8-30-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4810-31-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
09/03/1996
Department:
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Document Number:
96-22346
Dates:
Written comments must be received by October 18, 1996.
Pages:
46403-46407 (5 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Notice No. 838
RINs:
1512-AA07: American Viticultural Areas
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/1512-AA07/american-viticultural-areas
PDF File:
96-22346.pdf
CFR: (1)
27 CFR 9