A panel of experts led by Harbertson will discuss the proposed ruling and its background and answer questions. Winery owners and winery personnel are encouraged to attend.
Alex Heckathorn of Compliance Services of America, a consultancy that provides expert assistance to businesses with alcoholic beverage licenses, will discuss the implications of the proposed ruling.
The discussion and question session will be paneled by Heckthorn, along with Jessica Just of Scott Laboratory, Wade Wolfe of Thurston Wolfe Winery, Casey McClellan of Seven Hills Winery, Marty Clubb, owner of L’ Ecole No. 41 and a representative from the Washington Wine Institute.
For more information about the forum, contact Kerry Ringer, kringer@wsu.edu, or Jim Harbertson, jfharbertson@wsu.edu, or call (509)-786-9324.
Comments on the proposed ruling can be left online at http://www.regulations.gov. Search for docket ID TTB-2007-0062.