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Darden was born in Richmond, California, [1] the fourth of eight siblings. [2] After graduating from John F. Kennedy High School in 1974, Darden enrolled at San Jose State University, where he participated in track and field and joined Alpha Phi Alpha, an African-American fraternity. [2]
Seasons 52 is an American restaurant and wine bar chain owned by Darden Restaurants founded in 2003. The chain's concept is to deliver a casually sophisticated atmosphere, seasonal menu, and offer fresh ingredients to deliver menu items that are naturally lighter.
Collaboration with Italian winemaker and author Joe Bastianich [8] [27] Gérard Bertrand: Gérard Bertrand Estates: Languedoc-Roussillon, France: Former rugby union player representing France and renown winemaker [28] Drew Bledsoe: Doubleback Wine: Walla Walla Valley, Washington: Originally collaborated with Washington winemaker Chris Figgins ...
In 2004, Peony Lane Wine planted its first plot of pinot noir, a natural wine, in one of the highest elevations for wine-growing in North America—Paonia, Colorado. Owner Ben Justman takes a ...
According to Wine Industry advisor, "96% percent of VIADER’s wines are not available to the general public", [8] being sold instead mostly to visitors to the winery itself. [4] The Viader winery has been certified organic since its opening. [9] In 2006 Delia Viader's son, Alan Viader, became the lead winemaker running the vineyard and winery ...
Leeuwin Estate was established in 1973 by Denis and Tricia Horgan. [1] [2] The land was previously used as a cattle station and after having been purchased as part of a deal to buy a plumbing business by Denis Horgan in 1969, the land was converted to vineyards based on the advice of the Western Australian Department of Agriculture.
In 2000, after several years of amateur wine-making, the Lasseters bought 50 bare acres in Glen Ellen and planted syrah, grenache and mourvedre Rhône varieties.They bought an adjoining 35-acre (14 ha) property in 2002 with merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes, then added malbec and cabernet franc to create the French red wine blends they prefer.
Markham's Napa Valley properties encompass 260 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards in the areas bordering Mt. St. Helena, around the Calistoga, Yountville and Oak Knoll communities. Markham Vineyards produces wines in the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc and Chardonnay families. It has historically been known for its Cabernet ...