July 9, 2009
Greetings! Hope you are having a rich and spectacular week! This week's edition includes information on Brunello di Montalcino wine, notice of Jerry Langlais's retirement, request of state regulators, and John Manfreda's remarks given at our 2009 Expo.
In the TTB Newsletter, we compile the top TTB news of the week and other helpful information about the Bureau and the Federal alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations we enforce. Please send any questions and/or comments to Executive Liaison for Industry Matters (IndustryLiaison@ttb.gov) and/or (stateliaison@ttb.com).
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO WINE DECLARATIONS STILL REQUIRED
A number of importers have recently asked TTB whether a declaration of compliance for Brunello di Montalcino wine is still required. The declaration requirements for Brunello di Montalcino wine issued June 23, 2008, in TTB Industry Circular 2008-2, remain in force. Pursuant to this TTB circular, all importers of Brunello di Montalcino wine have been required to have in their possession at the time of the wine's release from United States Customs and Border Protection custody, a declaration from the Government of Italy. The declaration must attest that the wine meets the requirements of the Brunello di Montalcino controlled appellation and that the wine is acceptable for sale as such in Italy.
GERALD (JERRY) LANGLAIS RETIRES
Jerry Langlais, Administrator of the Connecticut Division of Liquor Control, and Past President of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators, announced his retirement. We all wish Jerry the best!
ASKING INPUT FROM STATE REGULATORS
We are in the process of developing a section on our Web site, www.ttb.gov, that will be dedicated to state regulators. In order to make this page as helpful to you as possible, please give us your suggestions as to what you would like to see. Please forward to Frosty Chapman at stateliaison@ttb.gov. Thank you.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS FROM TTB EXPO 2009
TTB Expo 2009 was a HUGE success with over 700 people in attendance. The theme of this Expo was Compliance Through Education. If you couldn't make it in person to the Expo, you may read TTB Administrator John Manfreda's keynote address.