Jerry Mead Memorial

[Bucko]

Knowing Jerry, he would like this placed under the Rants section. It is with great dismay and sadness that I report that my dear friend, loved by all who knew him, Jerry Mead, passed away last night from heart failure. The family is going to have a private service, with a memorial to follow at a later date.

Jerry was a pioneer in the fight against government intervention into the world of wine. One of the longest running columnists in America, his articles have been followed by winelovers around the world. His New World International Wine Competition started off the year's rounds of judgings. Jerry was only 61 years old. He will be deeply missed.

Randy Buckner