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George C. Yount, the founder of Yountville, planted in 1836 the first vines of the valley on the location of Napanook vineyard.In 1850 the property was bought by Charles Hopper, and owners since include Hugh La Rue, a pioneer in the use of rootstock and John Daniel Jr., the owner of Inglenook Winery who bought the estate in 1946.
French Laundry Restaurant Greenhouse. The building was constructed as a saloon in 1896 by a Scottish stonesman for Pierre Guillaume. [4] A 1906 law outlawed the sale and consumption of alcohol in the area around the Veterans Home of California Yountville, [5] and the building was bought in 1920 by John Lande who used it as a French steam laundry, [6] which is the origin of the restaurant's name.
Consult with Marc Perrin. In 2021, Jolie sold her half of the estate to Tenute del Mondo, the wine division the Stoli Group. [105] [106] Carmen Policy: Casa Piena: Yountville, California [8] Jason Priestley: Black Hills Estate Winery: Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: The British Columbia born actor is a co-owner in the estate [107 ...
In the late 1930s it was the location of St. Helena Cooperative Winery, known as the "little co-op" at the time. In 1975, vintner Bruce Markham purchased Yountville Vineyard, Calistoga Vineyard in 1976, and the old Laurent Winery in 1977 and founded Markham Vineyards. His first wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon, was produced in 1978.
A town known as Sebastopol was laid out on the property in 1855. However, a town in nearby Sonoma County had already laid claim to this name, and the town was renamed Yountville in 1867 after George Yount's death. His estate remained mostly intact during his lifetime, and Yount died on his property in 1865 at the age of 71. [15]
Domaine Chandon is a winery located in the town of Yountville, California, in the Napa Valley.Established in 1973 by Moët et Chandon, and led by businessman John Wright, who operated the company for over 20 years, [1] it was the first French-owned sparkling wine producer in the Napa Valley.
Under the terms of Elvis Presley's will, Lisa Marie Presley inherited Graceland in 1993, when she turned 25, and was the sole owner until her death.
Stags' Leap Winery is a winery located near Yountville, California, United States, in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley.The winery's 240-acre (97 ha) estate vineyard was first planted in 1893.