Kelli White Flashcards
Who founded Beringer, when?
Jacob and Frederick Beringer in 1876 (Wiki - 1875)
The family sold Beringer Vineyards to who, when?
Nestle, 1971
Name an example of a landmark Napa Valley winery with corporate ownership that acted as a benevolent force?
Beringer Vineyards, bought by Nestlé in 1971.
What circumstance allowed Beringer Vineyards to remain in family control during Prohibition?
They obtained a federal license for the production of sacramental wine. They also made bricks of dried pressed grape skins for sale to home winemakers.
Who was the first winemaker of Beringer Vineyards after prohibition?
Fred Abruzzini
What is the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley?
Beringer Vineyards
Who succeeded Fred Abruzzini as winemaker at Beringer Vineyards?
Roy Raymond
What was the first California winery to offer public tours after probation?
Beringer Vineyards
What are the three labels for Far Niente?
Far Niente, Nickel and Nickel, Dolce
Where is Gil Nickle (Far Niente) from?
Oklahoma.
Who founded Far Niente?
Gil Nickel
Who founded the winery that became Far Niente?
John Benson
Translate “dolce far niente”
Italian: the sweetness of doing nothing
Who sold Gil Nickel the winery that would become Far Niente?
Martin Stelling heirs in 1979.
Who became winemaker at Far Niente in 1982?
Dirk Hampson
