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J ANU AR Y NEWS NA VIGA TION CALIFORNIA Beckstoffer buys Bourn/Hayne Napa Valley winegrape grower Andy Beckstof- fer has purchased a por- tion of Bourn/Hayne Vineyard in St. Helena. William Bowers Bourn Jr. purchased the prop- erty in 1874. He also built the Greystone Winery, which is now the West Coast home of the Culinary Institute of America, the historic Madroño home on Sulphur Springs Road in St. Helena and the Filoli estate in Woodside, Calif. Bourn's sister, Maud, mar- ried William Alston Hayne II in 1899. This property stayed in the Bourn family and then transferred to the Hayne family, from whom Andy Beckstof- fer purchased a por- tion. Grapes from the Bourn/Hayne Vine- yard have been used to produce Turley Napa Valley Petite Sirah, which currently retails for $75 per bottle. Mondavi family given preservation award Peter Mondavi Jr., proprietor of 1.3 mil- lion-case Charles Krug Winery, accepted the Governor's Historic Preservation Award for 2010. The honor was bestowed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Cali- fornia's Office of Historic Preservation. grape bunches pro- cessed for winemak- ing and test and re- fine a degree-day model for the moth under California conditions. Details: pdgwss.net. winesandvines.com For daily news, click on Headlines. AVWA launches new website The Anderson Valley Winegrowers Associa- tion recently launched a new website featur- ing improved visitor, media and trade areas as well as integrated Google maps for navi- gating the appellation. Visit: avwines.com Peter Mondavi Jr. The Peter Mondavi Family was commend- ed for its restoration of Charles Krug's 1872 Redwood Cellar and 1881 Carriage House. Charles Krug is Napa Valley's old- est winery, founded in 1861. CorkTec_Sept07 7/18/07 2:02 PM Page 1 Pierce's board funds European moth study The Pierce's Disease/Glassy Winged Sharp- shooter Board was unanimous in its deci- sion to fund a research proposal that will address Lobesia botrana, the European grapevine moth. The two-year study will evaluate the fate of the moth in infested Sowalsky promoted to VP at Clos Pegase Calistoga winery Clos Pegase has promot- ed winemaker Richard Sowalsky to vice president. Sowalsky joined Clos Pegase in 2010 and has extensive winemaking expe- rience and an educational background that includes enology, medical science, market- ing and the culinary arts. AlainFouquet_Jul06 5/17/06 11:01 AM Page 1 Suisun Valley's rustic wine country Suisun Valley Vintners & Growers As- sociation announced a new website fea- turing the history, culture and highlights of the Suisun Valley, billed as the "rustic wine country." Listings include Suisun Valley tasting rooms and a trip planner. Visit: suisunvalley.com. FREE BRANDING No Large Minimums No Plate Charge No Setup Charge www.alainfouquet.com alainfouquet@aol.com 24 Wines & Vines JAnUARY 2011