Changing of the guard at Yquem
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A report discloses the end of the prolonged reign of Alexandre de Lur Saluces as president of Chateau d'Yquem of the famous Sauternes wine estate, and his replacement by Pierre Lurton, owner of several other estates. Lurton is considered a dynamic wine-maker and manager, who is expected to usher in modern techniques and raise Yquem to its true potential.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2004
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A Leap of faith
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The US$185 million sale of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in August 2007 indicated the end of an era for its founder and winemaker Warren Winiarski as well as for the area's family-owned wineries in general.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2007
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