[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1623]
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                        HONORING PONZI VINEYARDS

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offering congratulations to 
the Ponzi Vineyards on their fortieth anniversary of outstanding wine 
making and stewardship of the land.
  Located in Beaverton, Oregon, in the heart of my district, Ponzi 
Vineyards has a long tradition of creating highly rated wines in the 
great wine-producing region of the Willamette Valley. Ponzi Vineyards 
is internationally acclaimed for producing some of the world's finest 
pinot noir, pinot grin, pinot blanc, chardonnay and white riesling, as 
well as arneis and dolcetto, two rare Italian varietals.
  Ponzi Vineyards remains a family owned business, with the second 
generation now directing the operation. Founded by Dick and Nancy 
Ponzi, the winery has always maintained an unwavering commitment to 
building a tradition of winemaking excellence, as well as a commitment 
to protecting the environment.
  All of the Ponzi's vineyard land is certified to comply with the 
world's highest standard for sustainable viticulture. Since the 
beginning, the Ponzis have instilled a strong belief in respect for, 
and responsibility toward our natural resources.
  I congratulate the Ponzi family on its forty years of producing high-
quality wines, while simultaneously protecting the Earth.

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