Sexist Wine Law

* During a recent tour through the Napa Valley, I learned of an archaic law, a leftover from Prohibition days, wherein a male resident of California may, for his own use, produce wine in his home. A single male may produce 100 gallons year, a married male 200 gallons a year. In contrast, a woman may not produce any wine at all. The production for personal use requires a state license.

I would hope one of our more progressive lawmakers would set about removing this sexist law from the state books, which would probably bring about gratitude from female constituents.

LOIS FLYNN

Laguna Niguel