1. (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. (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:

   1. (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
   2. (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.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 471, including 471.030, 471.730(1) & (5)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 471.442, 471.445 & 471.446

History

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