The Federal TTB announced yesterday that the Wisconsin Ledge AVA has been approved. Steve DeBaker of Trout Springs Winery in Greenleaf, WI spent seven years convincing the TTB that the 44 square mile AVA was worthy of this special geographic wine producing designation. For any AVA to be used on the label, 85% of grapes must come from within the AVA boundaries, or if the wine is a varietal, 75% of the named varietal must be from the AVA. For more information on the Wisconsin Ledge AVA, please see the October 30, 2011 story in the Wisconsin section of Midwest Wine Press.
About Mark GanchiffMark Ganchiff is the publisher of Midwest Wine Press, the first and only publication focusing on the wine industry in the central United States.
Mark worked in the financial industry in Chicago and he has extensive media experience including the Chicago Sun-Times, Crain Communications and the publishing division of the 3M Corporation. He also has a Journalism degree from Indiana University.
Before starting Midwest Wine Press, Mark traveled to over one hundred regional wineries, mainly in the Midwest. The mission of Midwest Wine Press is to spread the word about the many quality wines made in the region. Follow Mark on Google+
