According to the Contra Costa Times, Gov. Schwarzenegger has squashed the bill that would have designated Zinfandel as California Historic Wine.
“Whether it is a Cabernet from Napa or Sonoma, a delicate Pinot Noir from the Central Coast, a Zinfandel from the San Joaquin Valley or Sierra Foothills, California produces some of the finest wines in the world,” Schwarzenegger wrote in his veto message for SB 1235. “California wines have inspired authors, artists and Oscar-winning motion pictures.”
I can’t say I’m surprised. While I think that singling out Zin for special recognition wouldn’t have hurt any other varieties in the marketplace, I think the Governator’s comments were on the mark.
I suppose Zin producers will just have to be satisfied with having a disproportionate share of the oldest vines in the state. Very sad.
