Comment from Reid, Matthew

TTB's Notices 77 is not acceptable. This proposed rule would have the agency bending over backward to allow two wineries to continue to mislead the public by using the name Calistoga when their wines are not produced from Calistoga grapes. These wineries complained to the TTB about the proposed Calistoga AVA only after the public comment period for that proposal closed. They had their chance to make their case just like everyone else and they missed it. That should have ended the discussion, but instead the TTB held up the approval of the Calistoga AVA, and now brings us Notice 77 which would allow these wineries to continue using their names despite not using Calistoga grapes. TTB Notice 77 should be withdrawn and the original Calistoga AVA proposal approved.