I bought a couple of these 2014 “Calistoga Ranch Beckstoffer To Kalon” cab sauvs from Last Bottle recently. I’ve never seen a “For sale in CA only” message on a bottle of wine.
Is this common? What is the purpose of this? Thanks
by derekz83
9 Comments
BigKahunaBurger
>terroir
>27 months in 100% new French oak
drunkdinosaurs
A wine intended for interstate commerce must have its label submitted to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for a Certificate of Label Approval. Wines labeled for sale only in the state in which they’re produced (and if I recall, below a certain production cap?) can be exempted from this requirement.
CorkTaint
IIRC, these bottle were for the resort that burned down and their VIP’s, investors, etc., they were probably never really meant for retail beyond their gift shop or restaurant. If you google the details it could be Janzen, Venge, Schrader, Hobbs… who knows. If you like this style, you probably paid nothing compared to the “real” branded bottles.
TakingADumpRightNow
I miss Calistoga Ranch. Magical place. And To Kalon is one of the very best vineyards in Napa.
ExaminationFancy
That’s bizarre. I’ve never see that written on a label. Just because you don’t have a wine registered with other states doesn’t mean you have to state for sale “only in CA” on the label.
pinotJD
It could also be the result of a trademark dispute and the parties came to an agreement that this winery would only sell inside California.
uncle_sjohie
It’s not uncommon for American foodstuffs to not be allowed to be sold in the EU, since the US allows for the use of certain artificial food additives like colorings etc. I’m guessing this is something similar, but between US states?
BaerNH
Probably to prevent resale. As this was intended for ranch guests and visitors only they didn’t want people to put this up for resale online.
Dompandkfc
Calistoga ranch was burnt down in the 2020 fire. It makes sense you saw this on last bottle
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9 Comments
>terroir
>27 months in 100% new French oak
A wine intended for interstate commerce must have its label submitted to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for a Certificate of Label Approval. Wines labeled for sale only in the state in which they’re produced (and if I recall, below a certain production cap?) can be exempted from this requirement.
IIRC, these bottle were for the resort that burned down and their VIP’s, investors, etc., they were probably never really meant for retail beyond their gift shop or restaurant. If you google the details it could be Janzen, Venge, Schrader, Hobbs… who knows. If you like this style, you probably paid nothing compared to the “real” branded bottles.
I miss Calistoga Ranch. Magical place. And To Kalon is one of the very best vineyards in Napa.
That’s bizarre. I’ve never see that written on a label. Just because you don’t have a wine registered with other states doesn’t mean you have to state for sale “only in CA” on the label.
It could also be the result of a trademark dispute and the parties came to an agreement that this winery would only sell inside California.
It’s not uncommon for American foodstuffs to not be allowed to be sold in the EU, since the US allows for the use of certain artificial food additives like colorings etc. I’m guessing this is something similar, but between US states?
Probably to prevent resale. As this was intended for ranch guests and visitors only they didn’t want people to put this up for resale online.
Calistoga ranch was burnt down in the 2020 fire. It makes sense you saw this on last bottle