I am very much in support to establish the Indiana Uplands as an AVA. I studied wine in college in the 1980's and wanted to start a winery and vineyard. My wife and I reviewed the entire United States and decided that the area within the boundaries of the proposed Indiana Uplands AVA was perfectly suitable for growing high quality grapes.
Recently, we have had wines critiqued by wine writers, and one of our wines is currently on a top 10 wine list of worldwide wines under $20. That, in and of itself, to me, speaks volumes as to why our area is uniquely qualified to become the next AVA.
Another writer based in California, purposefully sought our wines to critique them. I have attached his article as well. Again, we received another favorable response from a wine writer.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 812-952-2650.
Sincerely,
Jim Pfeiffer
Owner
Pfeiffer Winery and Vineyard, Inc
DBA Turtle Run Winery
Attachments:
Howard Hewitt "Grape Sense" Newspaper Column (2012) Submitted with Comment 3
Title: Howard Hewitt "Grape Sense" Newspaper Column (2012) Submitted with Comment 3
Abstract: This newspaper column by wine writer Howard Hewitt was submitted as part of Comment 3. Mr. Hewitt's bi-weekly "Grape Sense" column appears in 18 newspapers in the Midwest.
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Randy Fuller "Now and Zin" Article of June 1, 2012, Submitted with Comment 3
Title: Randy Fuller "Now and Zin" Article of June 1, 2012, Submitted with Comment 3
Abstract: This article about the Turtle Run Winery and its wines is by wine writer Randy Fuller, and was posted to his "Now and Zin" website on June 1, 2012. (http://www.nowandzin.com/)
Comment 3: Turtle Run Winery (Pfeiffer, James J.)
This is comment on Proposed Rule
Notice No. 129: Proposed Establishment of the Indiana Uplands Viticultural Area and Modification of the Ohio River Valley Viticultural Area
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Attachments:
Howard Hewitt "Grape Sense" Newspaper Column (2012) Submitted with Comment 3
Title:
Howard Hewitt "Grape Sense" Newspaper Column (2012) Submitted with Comment 3
Abstract:
This newspaper column by wine writer Howard Hewitt was submitted as part of Comment 3. Mr. Hewitt's bi-weekly "Grape Sense" column appears in 18 newspapers in the Midwest.
Randy Fuller "Now and Zin" Article of June 1, 2012, Submitted with Comment 3
Title:
Randy Fuller "Now and Zin" Article of June 1, 2012, Submitted with Comment 3
Abstract:
This article about the Turtle Run Winery and its wines is by wine writer Randy Fuller, and was posted to his "Now and Zin" website on June 1, 2012. (http://www.nowandzin.com/)
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