Or. Admin. Code § 845-010-0930 - Semi-Generic Designation of Geographic Significance

(1) No person may use a semi-generic designation of geographic significance or a name that implies a semi-generic designation as a class or type designation on a wine label.

(2) As an exception to section (1) of this rule, a person may use the type designation "Claret" on a wine brand label only if:

(a) The wine derives 100% of its volume from a blend of two or more of the following grape varieties: Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Malbec, Merlot, or Petit Verdot; and

(b) A federal certificate of label approval (COLA) for a "Claret" wine was issued for the same brand name on or after December 1, 2004 and prior to March 10, 2006.

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Or. Admin. Code § 845-010-0930

LCC 59, f. 2-18-77, ef. 3-1-77; LCC 17-1978, f. 12-26-78, ef. 1-1-79; OLCC 26-1987, f. 12-30-87, cert. ef. 1-1-88, Renumbered from 845-010-0292; OLCC 22-2007, f. 10-24-07, cert. ef. 11-1-07

Stat. Auth.: ORS 471, including 471.030, 471.730(1) & (5)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 471.442, 471.445, 471.446