Comment 8: Ott, Al (Wis. State Rep., 3rd District)

Document ID: TTB-2011-0007-0010
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Alcohol And Tobacco Tax And Trade Bureau
Received Date: November 04 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: November 7 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
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Comment Due Date: December 13 2011, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 80f65ee8
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This is comment on Proposed Rule

Notice No. 121: Establishment of Wisconsin Ledge Viticultural Area

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It is my distinct honor to provide comment in support of the designation of the “Wisconsin Ledge” American Viticultural Area. As a lifelong resident of Calumet County in Northeast Wisconsin, I understand and appreciate the unique and bountiful nature of the Niagara Escarpment. Known locally as “The Ledge,” the Niagara Escarpment has a long tradition of being a top agricultural area. In recent years, it has become home to a rapidly growing viticulture industry and is an increasingly popular wine producing region. Viticulture and wine production are well-suited to the lands along the Niagara Escarpment, and the designation of a specific viticulture area within the footprint of the Escarpment in Wisconsin is well-justified. Again, designation of the “Wisconsin Ledge” American Viticultural Area has my full support.