As reported in last month's Newsletter, the PGWA has recently begun the process of applying to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to establish the Petaluma Gap as a formally recognized American Viticultural Area (AVA). As currently envisioned, the Petaluma Gap AVA would overlap the southern portion of the Sonoma Coast AVA and would extend into northern Marin County.

  

The AVA petition process can take two years or longer, depending upon the complexity of the proposed AVA, the thoroughness of the petition, and whether there is organized opposition to it. While there is no fee for submitting an AVA petition, the cost of preparation, including technical consultants and legal support, can be as much as $25,000 or more. The PGWA has launched a fundraising campaign to cover these expenses, and you can help! We have established a Go Fund Me page to accept donations to complete the AVA petition and to promote the world-class wines crafted from Petaluma Gap grapes.

 

Please visit http://www.gofundme.com/petalumagap and help put the Gap on the map!