Mike Rowan
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Mike Rowan, a native of Arlington, was part of a new generation of wine pioneers in Sonoma in early 1970s and helped lay groundwork for one of the country's best known wineries-Jordan. But now at 61, he says he feels complete and happy growing grapes on his 18-acre vineyard in Dry Creek Valley and tending to a friend's vines in Lake County.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2004
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Preston: A desire for diversity
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Lou Preston says there's no model for his oil because he grows a potpourri of olive varieties. He scattered 1000 trees around the property, mostly Italian varieties such as Leccino, Casaliva and Frantonio, and other types such as Mission and Manzanillo are included in the mix.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2003
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Salvador Renteria: living the American dream in Napa
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Unlike the many who arrive in Napa with millions, Salvador Renteria began as a vineyard worker and discovered himself as part of the $4 million prime California wine county. He cannot believe on; himself the success he has achieved after very modest and humble beginnings.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2003
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