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30 W i n e s & V i n e s M AY 2 0 1 4 Faces& Forums N E W S M A K E R S Karl Wente talks with Virginie Boone, contrib- uting editor of Wine Enthusiast. Cheryl Murphy Durzy's Clos LaChance Winery is located in Santa Clara County's Hayes Valley. Bonterra wine- maker Bob Blue (from left) shares a moment with Judy Jordan, president of J Vineyards & Winery, and Jay Indelicato, who serves on the board of directors for his family's Delicato Family Vineyards. Bobby Koch, president and CEO of Wine Insti- tute, has held the position since 2003. Bob Torres of Trinchero Family Estates (from left) talks with Mike Sangiacomo of Sangiacomo Fam- ily Vineyards and Peter Work of Ampelos Cellars. Wine Institute Launches Book Down to Earth highlights sustainable grapegrowing S an Francisco, Calif.—California's Wine Institute invited industry members who collaborated on its first book, "Down to Earth," to a launch party in the tome's honor April 1 at Coqueta restaurant in San Francisco. The book outlines sustainable practices used by California grapegrowers. The book's author Janet Fletcher and pho- tographer George Rose were among the hon- orees, as were representatives from several of the wineries and vineyards in the book. "It's a guide to the responsible practices that influence California grapegrowers throughout the year," Bobby Koch, presi- dent of Wine Institute, said of the book. Nancy Light said the density of informa- tion contained in "Down to Earth" made it imperative that the subject material be as engaging as possible. She cited a program at Navarro Vineyards as an example. At the winery's vineyards near Philo, Calif., sheep are employed to mow the vine rows—until the grapes become too appealing, that is. Then the owners introduce babydoll sheep that aren't tall enough to reach the clusters. Cheryl Durzy of Clos LaChance (read more about the winery's packaging redesign on page 42) said that as part of a family- owned winery, sustainability is of utmost importance. "We want to continue to make things better for each generation," she said. "It's all encompassing." Learn more about the book at discover- californiawines.com/downtoearth. —Kate Lavin Sarah Cahn Bennett's Navarro Vineyards is the first winery featured in Down to Earth. Photographer George Rose and author Janet Fletcher proudly show off their new book. GEORGE ROSE GEORGE ROSE GEORGE ROSE GEORGE ROSE GEORGE ROSE GLADYS HORIUCHI / WINE INSTITUTE GLADYS HORIUCHI / WINE INSTITUTE