From mary at munsvineyard.com  Thu Jan  5 12:19:18 2017
From: mary at munsvineyard.com (Mary Lindsay)
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2017 12:19:18 -0800
Subject: VASCM: Rich Casale Retiring From NRCS -- You are Invited to
 Reception Tomorrow at Santa Cruz Co. Fairgrounds
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After 43 years with the NRCS, Rich Casale is retiring (his last day was 
Tuesday) and he is extending an invitation to VASCM members to attend 
his retirement reception tomorrow afternoon:

*Retirement Reception for Rich Casale*
Friday, Jan. 6, 3:00-6:00pm (with a program between 4:00-5:00)
at the Heritage Hall, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., 
Watsonville

See the attached flier for more information. And please note: you can 
still RSVP even though the requested date was on Tuesday. Let Rich know 
at richcasale3 at gmail.com, phone: 831-359-1297.

Rich has been a big resource to the VASCM over the years, speaking to 
our group and advising many of our members on many topics including 
erosion control, rainwater catchment, irrigation practices, wildlife 
management, etc. We thank him for his contributions - and look forward 
to continuing to hear more from him and seeing him at upcoming meetings.

You can read more about Rich's career in the Farm Bureau newsletter 
story below. His successor has yet to be named. In the mean time, if you 
need to reach the local NRCS office, the contacts are:

- Acting district conservationist:  Jim Howard, District 
Conservationist, Half Moon Bay, james.howard at ca.usda.gov; 650-726-4660 
ext. 100.
- For questions regarding EQIP contracts: Jennifer Nowark at 
jennifer.nowark at ca.usda.gov; 831-475-1967 ext 2903 (Wed-Thurs).

And RSVP to Rich if you wish to come to the reception tomorrow.

Happy New Year!

Mary Lindsay
Muns Vineyard
408-234-2079
www.munsvineyard.com



*RICH CASALE RETIRES AFTER NEARLY 43 YEARS*

Rich Casale, District Conservationist with the USDA Natural Resources 
Conservation Service (NRCS) is embarking on his next journey in life 
following a successful career with NRCS here in Santa Cruz County. 
Rich?s last day on the job is January 3.

Rich helped re-open the local NRCS office back in 1979 after a 10-year 
NRCS office absence from the County recognizing the need for NRCS 
presence and services.Since 1975, Rich has worked with a vast number of 
local growers on a host of conservation issues affecting soil, water and 
related natural resources on their farms and ranches.

Rich is especially proud of having helped producers restore damaged farm 
and ranch lands following storm events and the numerous natural 
disasters that have plagued our County over the past 4 decades. He has 
also enjoyed his participation on the more recent grower-initiated 
Pajaro Valley Community Water Dialogue. As many Farm Bureau members 
know, Rich has been a regular contributor to the Between the Furrows 
Newsletter having written scores of articles over the past 30 years. He 
was also the 2008 recipient of the Farm Bureau?s Al Smith Friend of 
Agriculture Award.

Rich plans on continuing his work with NRCS as a volunteer and to work 
with his successor to ensure a smooth transition. A retirement reception 
is being planned for January 6, from 3-6pm in Heritage Hall at the Santa 
Cruz County fairgrounds. The reception is open to all those who know or 
have worked with Rich over the years.Rich?s personal email is: 
richcasale3 at gmail.com <mailto:richcasale3 at gmail.com>to RSVP, for further 
details; and/or for those interested in keeping in touch with Rich 
following his retirement.


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From mary at munsvineyard.com  Sun Jan 15 17:09:17 2017
From: mary at munsvineyard.com (Mary Lindsay)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:09:17 -0800
Subject: VASCM: Vine Pruning Class at Foothill College with Ron Mosley
 Starting in February
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Ron Mosley, Vinescape asked me to forward the information below about a 
vine pruning course he is teaching at Foothill College in Cupertino 
starting in February. Ron is a vineyard manager/consultant and has been 
teaching viticulture classes at the college, which have proven to be 
very popular. Please contact Ron directly if you have any questions.

Thank you,
- Mary Lindsay


Vine Pruning (VITI 90D)

The annual growth cycle and growth habits of grapevines are detailed and 
applied to vineyard practices specific to the vines themselves. Follow 
the three year process from planting and through the training process 
until the vines are mature. Students will travel to a local vineyard to 
prune actual grapevines under supervision. Review pruning theory, 
previous seasons'  pruned vines, and pruning weights to yield ratios. 
Learn head, spur and cane pruning in the vineyard. Pruning shears are 
required, work clothes and boots are recommended. This course is 
intended for students in the viticulture program but members of the 
public and professional community are welcome to enroll.

4 class dates (4 hours each):
- the first class is a lecture at Foothill College on 2/11
- the following three classes are in select vineyards on 2/25, 3/4, and 
a 4th date TBD.

Cost:  $31 class fee. Yes, that's it. Total, for all 4 classes.

Go to the Foothill College website to see the class details and sign up 
here <http://www.foothill.edu/schedule/outlines.php?act=1&rec_id=4505>. 
Enrollments have already been filling up through the college but there 
are a few available spots. Sign up soon if you are interested.

And if you have further questions about the class, please contact Ron 
directly:  Ron Mosley, Vinescape, 408-858-1862, vinescape at aol.com





*VITI 90D * 	*VINE PRUNING 
<http://www.foothill.edu/schedule/outlines.php?act=1&rec_id=4505>* 	*1 
Unit*
The annual growth cycle and growth habits of grapevines are detailed and 
applied to vineyard practices specific to the vines themselves. Follow 
the three year process from planting and through the training process 
until the vines are mature. Students will travel to a local vineyard to 
prune actual grapevines under supervision. Pruning shears are required, 
work clothes and boots are recommended. This course is intended for 
students in the viticulture program but members of the public and 
professional community are welcome to enroll.
*Repeatability:* Not Repeatable.
1 hour lecture. (12 hours total per quarter.)
*GE Area:* Non-GE Applicable
*Transferability: * CSU


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From ja_griffin2001 at yahoo.com  Tue Jan 17 12:41:59 2017
From: ja_griffin2001 at yahoo.com (Jeff Griffin)
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 12:41:59 -0800
Subject: VASCM: Grafting Crew Recommendation
Message-ID: <D4F444D4-E09E-4371-8F5E-5D91563A2B2D@yahoo.com>

Hi Folks,
We have a half acre of Chardonnay we want to graft over to Pinot. Does anyone have an experienced grafting crew they would recommend?

Jeff
Griffin Hill Vineyards
650-799-3327

From mary at munsvineyard.com  Wed Jan 18 10:23:02 2017
From: mary at munsvineyard.com (Mary Lindsay)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:23:02 -0800
Subject: VASCM: WiVi 2017 Registration Opens Today - March 15 in Paso Robles
 - Session Overview
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Registration opens today for WiVi, March 15 in Paso Robles. See the 
program and speakers listed below.

Cheers,
- Mary Lindsay

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*WHEN
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*WHERE
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Paso Robles Event Center

*WHAT TO EXPECT
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_*General Session*_
*Jeff O?Neill, Owner, O?Neill Vintners & Distillers
Phil Markert, Sr. Sales Manager, Albertsons/Safeway
Elaine Brown, Wine Writer, JancisRobinson.com*
Join the General Session for an in-depth look at the Central Coast wine 
industry from three individuals who offer a unique perspective in our 
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Hall Winery, Phil Markert has been buying wines for major grocery stores 
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be insightful and educational.

_*A Study in Phenolics*_
*Kevin Sass, Winemaker, Halter Ranch Vineyard
Dr. Federico Casassa, Cal Poly Viticulture & Enology Professor
Christian Roguenant, Winemaker, Niven Family Wines
Anthony Yount, Winemaker, Denner Vineyards*
Hear a practical breakdown and discussion of phenolics, how they relate 
to winemaking and taste a series of wines with analysis of their 
elements. Learn how winemakers from the Central Coast are using 
phenolics testing to make decisions in the cellar. Dr. Federico Casassa 
(Cal Poly) will discuss how the numbers of wine affect its taste while 
winemakers Christian Roguenant and Anthony Yount will bring a flight of 
wines to taste and discuss.

_*Harvest & Labor: Recaps, Updates and a Look Ahead*_
*Steve McIntyre, Proprietor, McIntyre Vineyards
Lowell Zelinski, Owner, Precision Ag Consulting*
Hear from industry experts about the 2016 harvest and changes to the 
labor laws that will affect your business. Steve McIntyre will provide 
an update on current labor laws, including H-2A Visa program for migrant 
workers, heat and illness, overtime, idle time and the minimum wage. 
Lowell Zelinski will offer a recap on the 2016 harvest and thoughts on 
what 2017 may bring.

_*Varietal Focus Tasting: Pinot Noir*_
*Lance Cutler, Wine Business Monthly
Greg Brewer, Winemaker, Brewer-Clifton
Josh Jensen, Winemaker, Calera
Sabrine Rodems, Winemaker, Wrath Wines*
Author and WBM Columnist Lance Cutler will take an in-depth look at 
Pinot Noir from the Central Coast and beyond. With three Central Coast 
wines, three Sonoma wines and one Burgundy, the event will offer 
attendees the opportunity to learn and taste several expressions of this 
noble grape and hear from winemakers on choices they make in working 
with Pinot Noir. This must-see tasting will fill up fast.

_*Vineyard Disease: Red Blotch & Beyond*_
*Rhonda Smith, Viticulture Farm Advisor, University of California 
Cooperative Extension (UCCE)
Lucas Pope, Vineyard Manager, Halter Ranch Vineyard
Michael Sipiora, Regional Viticulturist Napa, Treasury Wine Estates*
Get the latest research, education and vineyard perspective on vineyard 
diseases with a focus on Red Blotch. The panel will discuss how wineries 
are dealing with the reality of Red Blotch and how it affects vineyards 
and wine quality.

_*Vineyard Automation: Vineyards of the Future*_
*Jonathan Nagy, Winemaker, Byron Winery
Simon Graves, Director of Vineyard Operations, Treasury Wine Estates*
Presented here is a practical discussion of how vineyards have moved 
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affecting vineyard decisions from pruning to harvest. Hear how the 
automation can affect budget, wine quality and be integrated in premium 
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*DTC / Marketing Sessions*
_*What Makes An Outstanding Guest Experience?*_
*Barbara Talbott, formerly of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Moderator: Morgen McLaughlin, Executive Director, Santa Barbara County 
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With years of experience at Four Seasons, Barbara Talbott will offer 
insights into how quality guest experiences can build brands and create 
loyal customers. With perspective and experience from leading a luxury 
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_*CRMs and How They Work With Your Digital Marketing Plan*_
*Speaker: Sandra Hess, Founder, DTC Wine Workshops
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*_Breaking Down the Tasting Room Survey Results_*
*Speaker: Lesley Berglund, WISE Academy*
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_Winemaker Trials Tastings_*
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The effect of harvesting at peak anthocyanin extraction in the vineyard

_DAOU Vineyards & Winery_
Effect on Phenolics when using LalVigne product from Lallemand
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DAOU Vineyards & Winery_
D20 vs. other commercial yeasts in fermentation
_
Chamisal Vineyards_
Whole cluster fermentation and its effect on phenolics and aromatics
_
Chamisal Vineyards_
Stabulation on Ros?

_Halter Ranch Vineyard_
Grenache Blanc Yeast Trial - evaluate the fermentation kinetics, 
analytical metrics and sensory profile of different yeast strains

_Niner Wine Estates_
Comparison of de-stemmed vs. 20% vs. 75% whole cluster fruit

More coming from Star Lane and Wrath.
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From ja_griffin2001 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 18 14:15:35 2017
From: ja_griffin2001 at yahoo.com (Jeff Griffin)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:15:35 -0800
Subject: VASCM: Fwd: Current Wine and Winegrape Research, Feb 13
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Hi Folks,
Here is a great looking seminar at a surprisingly low cost. If anyone wants to carpool, let me know. 

Jeff Griffin

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Kay Bogart <klbogart at ucdavis.edu>
> Date: January 17, 2017 at 11:49:18 AM PST
> To: "vandeextension at ucdavis.edu" <vandeextension at ucdavis.edu>
> Subject: Current Wine and Winegrape Research, Feb 13
> 
> What: Current Wine and Winegrape Research
> When: Monday, February 13, 2017 ? 9:00am to 5:30pm
> Where: U C Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis CA
> Registration details are below the agenda.
>  
> 2017 Current Wine and Winegrape Research
>  
> 8:30 AM          Coffee and Registration
>  
> 9:00                 Welcome and Introductions ? Deborah Golino, UGMVE Director
>  
> Session 1: Moderator ? Deborah Golino
>  
> 9:10                 ?NEW INSIGHTS IN MICRO-OXYGENATION?
>                         Dr. Andrew L. Waterhouse, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis      
>  
> 9:30                 ?CHARACTERIZATION OF AROMA VOLATILES AND THEIR GLYCOSIDIC PRECURSORS IN GRAPES AND WINES?
>                         Dr. Susan Ebeler, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
>  
> 9:50                 ?ROOTSTOCK BREEDING UPDATE?
>             Dr. Andy Walker, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
>  
> 10:10               ?FUNGICIDE TIMING AND SELECTION FOR MANAGING GRAPE POWDERY MILDEW?
>                         Dr. Walt Mahaffee, USDA-ARS Horticulture Crops Research Unit
>  
> 10:30               BREAK
>  
> Session 2: Moderator ? Karen Block
>  
> 10:50               ?PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND APPLIED WATER IN THE HOT CLIMATE?
>                         Dr. Kaan Kurtural, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
>  
> 11:10               ?CROP LOAD MANGEMENT OF YOUNG PINOT GRIS?
>                         George Zhuang, UCCE Fresno
>  
> 11:30               ?DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF VINEYARD MODELING, DATA VISUALIZATION, AND DECISION-SUPPORT TOOLS?
>                         Dr. Brian Bailey, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
>  
> 12:00-12:45 CATERED LUNCH
>  
> Session 3: Moderator ? Kaan Kurtural
>  
> 1:00                 ?QUANTIFICATON OF ROT IN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY WINE GRAPES BY FTIR SPECTROSCOPY?
> Dr. Roy Thornton (presenting) and Dr. Susan Rodriguez, Department of Viticulture and Enology, CSU Fresno
>  
>  
> 1:20                 ?SELECTING WINE GRAPE VARIETIES FOR WARM CLIMATES?
> Lindsay Jordan, UCCE Madera, Merced, and Mariposa
>  
> 1:40                 ?UPDATES ON GRAPEVINE PINOT GRIS VIRUS? 
>                         Dr. Maher Al Rwahnih, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis
>  
> 2:00                 ?MONITORING AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF THE GENETIC BASIS OF FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE IN GRAPEVINE POWDERY MILDEW?
> Dr. Ioannis Stergiopoulos, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis
>  
> 2:20                 BREAK
>  
> Session 4: Moderator - Maher Al Rwahnih
>  
> 2:40                 ?GRAPE VIRUS MANAGEMENT?
> Dr. Kari Arnold, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis
>  
> 3:00                 ?NEXT GENERATION TRUNK DISEASE DIAGNOSTICS?
> Dr. Dario Cantu, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
>  
> 3:20                 ?DEALING WITH THE UNCERTAINTY HUMP ? WHY WE DON?T LIKE NEW PROBLEMS AND CONSISTENT INFORMATION MATTERS?
>                         Dr. Neil McRoberts, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis
>  
> 3:40                 ?TOWARD AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNCTION OF GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH VIRUS (GRBaV) GENES? 
>                         Dr. Robert L. Gilberston, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis
>  
> 4:00                 WINE SOCIAL ? Meet the researchers. Sponsored by the American Vineyard Foundation and the National Grape and Wine Initiative.
> 
> Enroll in section 163VIT203 at:
> https://extension.ucdavis.edu/section/current-wine-and-winegrape-research
> 1 meeting
> February 13, 2017: Monday, 9:00 am ? 5:30 pm
> UC Davis: UC Davis Conference Center 550 Alumni Lane, Davis CA 95616
> $49 includes lunch, wine reception that starts at 4:00 pm and course materials
>  
> V&E Extension, keeping you informed?????.
>  
> REMINDER: This is not a V&E Extension program, so be sure you refer your questions to customer service at the registration  link above. I won?t be able to help you. Sorry.
>  
> Kay Bogart
> Program Director
> V&E Extension ? Your Source for Grape and Wine Information
> Department of Viticulture & Enology
> University of California
> 595 Hilgard Lane  2148 RMI North
> Davis, CA 95617
> 530-754-9876
>  
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From ja_griffin2001 at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 26 21:45:16 2017
From: ja_griffin2001 at yahoo.com (Jeff Griffin)
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:45:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: VASCM: Asking Assistance to Counter Protest at ABC of Our Winery
References: <1187755993.2285065.1485495916308.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1187755993.2285065.1485495916308@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi VASCM,For those of you who are willing, we would like to ask afavor.? As some of you know, we have beentrying to get our winery permitted and bonded.?At this point, the TTB has approved us, but our permitting with theCalifornia ABC is held up due to a protest by our next door neighbor.? His protest focuses on two issues:? (1) the winery?s water usage and how thismight negatively affect the aquifer; and (2) potential winery traffic on our shareddriveway, an easement on his land.? Toaddress the traffic issue, we have worked with the ABC toward a conditionallicense that prohibits us from having a tasting room and retail sales to thepublic.? Regarding the water issue, we donot expect to exceed 750 cases and don?t believe our water usage willnegatively affect the aquafer. ?This hasnot dissuaded the protestor and he will not withdraw the protest.
? Our examiner at ABC is Marilyn Lefler (marilyn.lefler at abc.ca.gov).? She let me know that she is unsure of ourprospects, although she is recommending that we be approved.? She says that emails from supporters willhelp her put together our case to be presented to a judge.? If you would be so kind as to write to her,here are some of the key points that you might raise:
1.??????Wineries have a long and positive history in theSanta Cruz Mountains.2.??????Wineries such as ours contribute to the economyand vitality of the region.3.??????This winery, formerly Noble Hill Winery, has ahistory, starting in 1981, of positive relations among wineries and customers.4.??????Wineries do not use enormous amounts of water.5.??????For those of you who know us, your impressions ofus as people who are dedicated to building a professional winery and products.6.??????The traffic at a small winery without a tastingroom or retail sales would be insignificant.
Your help and support would be very much appreciated and we wouldgratefully accept any advice on getting through a protest from those of youwould similar experience.
Jeff & Claudia GriffinGriffin Hill Vineyards, LLC650-799-3327
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From ryan at beauregardvineyards.com  Fri Jan 27 12:12:53 2017
From: ryan at beauregardvineyards.com (Ryan Beauregard)
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:12:53 -0800
Subject: VASCM: Asking Assistance to Counter Protest at ABC of Our Winery
In-Reply-To: <1187755993.2285065.1485495916308@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1187755993.2285065.1485495916308.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1187755993.2285065.1485495916308@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAPJD7DfXRER0HKEjcUZoyZvBwtAr_1-znFneSmhCz-2K=MRGxw@mail.gmail.com>

My experience with ABC is they only require a zoning affidavit from your
county planning department.  If you have a use permit from your county to
have a winery, the ABC will issue you their permit.  I have never heard of
the ABC holding up a permit from a neighbor complaint, or we would be out
of business.

On Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 9:45 PM, Jeff Griffin via VASCM <vascm at kkn.net>
wrote:

> Hi VASCM,
> For those of you who are willing, we would like to ask a favor.  As some
> of you know, we have been trying to get our winery permitted and bonded.  At
> this point, the TTB has approved us, but our permitting with the California
> ABC is held up due to a protest by our next door neighbor.  His protest
> focuses on two issues:  (1) the winery?s water usage and how this might
> negatively affect the aquifer; and (2) potential winery traffic on our
> shared driveway, an easement on his land.  To address the traffic issue,
> we have worked with the ABC toward a conditional license that prohibits us
> from having a tasting room and retail sales to the public.  Regarding the
> water issue, we do not expect to exceed 750 cases and don?t believe our
> water usage will negatively affect the aquafer.  This has not dissuaded
> the protestor and he will not withdraw the protest.
>
> Our examiner at ABC is Marilyn Lefler (marilyn.lefler at abc.ca.gov).  She
> let me know that she is unsure of our prospects, although she is
> recommending that we be approved.  She says that emails from supporters
> will help her put together our case to be presented to a judge.  If you
> would be so kind as to write to her, here are some of the key points that
> you might raise:
>
> 1.       Wineries have a long and positive history in the Santa Cruz
> Mountains.
> 2.       Wineries such as ours contribute to the economy and vitality of
> the region.
> 3.       This winery, formerly Noble Hill Winery, has a history, starting
> in 1981, of positive relations among wineries and customers.
> 4.       Wineries do not use enormous amounts of water.
> 5.       For those of you who know us, your impressions of us as people
> who are dedicated to building a professional winery and products.
> 6.       The traffic at a small winery without a tasting room or retail
> sales would be insignificant.
>
> Your help and support would be very much appreciated and we would
> gratefully accept any advice on getting through a protest from those of you
> would similar experience.
>
> Jeff & Claudia Griffin
> Griffin Hill Vineyards, LLC
> 650-799-3327 <(650)%20799-3327>
>
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Ryan Beauregard
Winemaker
Beauregard Vineyards
10 Pine Flat Road
Bonny Doon California 95060

831-425-7777 ext 3

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter
and those who matter don't mind."
Dr. Seuss

"The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything.?
Teddy Roosevelt
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From frankdorsa at gmail.com  Fri Jan 27 13:22:06 2017
From: frankdorsa at gmail.com (frank dorsa)
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:22:06 -0800
Subject: VASCM: Asking Assistance to Counter Protest at ABC of Our Winery
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I was held up for three years because of one neighbor the ABC would not grant me a license

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> On Jan 27, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Ryan Beauregard <ryan at beauregardvineyards.com> wrote:
> 
> My experience with ABC is they only require a zoning affidavit from your county planning department.  If you have a use permit from your county to have a winery, the ABC will issue you their permit.  I have never heard of the ABC holding up a permit from a neighbor complaint, or we would be out of business.  
> 
>> On Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 9:45 PM, Jeff Griffin via VASCM <vascm at kkn.net> wrote:
>> Hi VASCM,
>> For those of you who are willing, we would like to ask a favor.  As some of you know, we have been trying to get our winery permitted and bonded.  At this point, the TTB has approved us, but our permitting with the California ABC is held up due to a protest by our next door neighbor.  His protest focuses on two issues:  (1) the winery?s water usage and how this might negatively affect the aquifer; and (2) potential winery traffic on our shared driveway, an easement on his land.  To address the traffic issue, we have worked with the ABC toward a conditional license that prohibits us from having a tasting room and retail sales to the public.  Regarding the water issue, we do not expect to exceed 750 cases and don?t believe our water usage will negatively affect the aquafer.  This has not dissuaded the protestor and he will not withdraw the protest.
>>  
>> Our examiner at ABC is Marilyn Lefler (marilyn.lefler at abc.ca.gov).  She let me know that she is unsure of our prospects, although she is recommending that we be approved.  She says that emails from supporters will help her put together our case to be presented to a judge.  If you would be so kind as to write to her, here are some of the key points that you might raise:
>> 
>> 1.       Wineries have a long and positive history in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
>> 2.       Wineries such as ours contribute to the economy and vitality of the region.
>> 3.       This winery, formerly Noble Hill Winery, has a history, starting in 1981, of positive relations among wineries and customers.
>> 4.       Wineries do not use enormous amounts of water.
>> 5.       For those of you who know us, your impressions of us as people who are dedicated to building a professional winery and products.
>> 6.       The traffic at a small winery without a tasting room or retail sales would be insignificant.
>> 
>> Your help and support would be very much appreciated and we would gratefully accept any advice on getting through a protest from those of you would similar experience.
>> 
>> Jeff & Claudia Griffin
>> Griffin Hill Vineyards, LLC
>> 650-799-3327
>> 
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> Ryan Beauregard
> Winemaker
> Beauregard Vineyards
> 10 Pine Flat Road
> Bonny Doon California 95060
> 
> 831-425-7777 ext 3
> 
> "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
> Dr. Seuss
> 
> "The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything.? Teddy Roosevelt
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