11-9-02 RMAVV Fall Meeting
Welcome and call the meeting to order by John Mathison- President
Doug Phillips, 2002 Wine fest Co-Chairman reported that Wine fest net profit this
year was $50,000, which was $25,000 over, last years profits. Doug presented a
check to RMAVV of $48,896.00. There were 55 volunteers many from RMAVV and they
were much appreciated, as that is how we make our operating funds. Wine fest 2003
will have new Co-chairmen Nancy Janes, Kathryn Stubler, Cameron Lyeth
John Bauer reported that the Nominating Committee had come up with a slate of officers:
Nancy Janes - President
Dave McLaughlin - Veep
Kathryn Stubler - Treasurer
Judy Mason - Secretary
John Mathison had the nominees stand and say a few words then asked if there were any
nominations from the floor. None were provided.
Sue Phillips moved that we elect the entire slate by acclimation - seconded by Ken
Stubler Unanimously approved. Sue Phillips then moved to elect the slate, Ken Stubler
seconded and the slate was unanimously approved.
John Bauer then stated that Judy Mason being the new treasurer had vacated her
position on the board so her position needed to be filled. Sue Phillips Nominated
Mike Heck to fill that position for the remaining 1 year, Mike Mason seconded, no other
nominations, Mike Heck was unanimously elected.
Ulla Merz explained how to handle the state licensing forms for temporary (up to 3 days)
tasting rooms and for Winefest type events. The forms do not have instructions on what
is needed. Information that must be included is; time and date, premise control to
prevent selling to minors and customers leaving area with open containers, permission
from property owner or manager, drawing which shows location of tasting area. Winery
must contact local authorities and let them know a temporary tasting room will be
located in their jurisdiction (in fact they do not have the licensing power, it is
for their information). The RMAVV website, www.RMAVV.org, has the list of who the
local authorities are, Ulla suggests you call them yourselves the first time to prepare
them for the state contact.
Tastings that are repetitive may be submitted on one form, forms should be submitted
30 days in advance of event to allow time for review by local authorities.
Festival license is $25 allows 10 events a year.
Temporary sales room license is free.
Laura Harris is licensing contact at Dept of Liquor Enforcement.
Permitted- 9 wine festival permits/year/winery.
Winery can have up to 5 tasting rooms at a time
Liquor Enforcement is considering instituting a fee for temporary tasting rooms as
the licensing takes 30% of an agent's time.
Dr.s Eric Herve and Steve Price of ETS laboratories, St Helena, California,
presented the program. Topics included analysis for TCA and other compounds that
give 'off 'odors and tastes to wines. Colorado wines had been provided for
analyses in their lab and they showed the results and allowed us to smell the same
wines for comparison.
Also a chemical and light analysis of the wines was provided that explained why many
wines turned brown with age.
Lunch
Doug Caskey report
He will meet with Liquor enforcement and the wine board regarding the proposed fees.
Has put together a marketing survey for wineries, growers, etc. as to how wine board
is doing, priorities for wineries, promotions, and parking lot tastings. Please take
one and fill it out.
Requested that we let him know if we hear of any legislative proposal to increase alcohol taxes.
Invited any interested people to attend the Wine Board meeting Dec. 2-3 at the Two
Rivers Winery Chateau 1:00
Has organized 'parking lot tastings' all over the state.
John Mathison indicated that Welfelt in Delta provides excellent stainless steel repair
Asked if new federal law might allow more out of state shipments. We apparently need
clarification on this new law.
Horst Caspari Report
Gave update on 2002 powdery mildew spray Model study- Dry year allowed much less
spraying than Calendar spraying would have required. Next year he needs 2 more
participants and is looking for volunteers in the Grand Valley.
Indicated that some types of grapes must be less sensitive to drought as his
Merlot and Gwertz blocks had no damage from the last dry winter while his Pinot
Noir had 80% dieback.
Harold Larson gave us his latest bud delay report, which indicated there might be
some over wintering damage due to dormant oil sprays.
Mike Heck Treasurers Report - Final
When he took over in March of 98 the treasury had $41,000
Today the treasury has $130,000, the last 5 wine fests made $117,000
Excellent and informative tasting of Vignoles, Gwertz, Riesling, and Syrah led
by Doug Caskey. He provided at least 3 tastes of each kind always one Colorado
and one from the area that made the wine famous. Colorado held their own.
Meeting Adjourned at 4:14