The complete collection of “Établissements Nicolas Maison Fondée en 1822 Lists Des Grands Vins“ includes 33 volumes. These were printed in Paris between the years 1929 – 1973. In the years 1937, 1940-1948, 1952, and 1968, no catalogues were published.
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The David & Judy Breitstein Historic Collection Catalog includes 230 bottles exhibited at both the CIA at Copia in downtown Napa and the historic Barrel Room at CIA Greystone in St. Helena. A large percentage of these bottles are exhibited at CIA at Copia.
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It’s grape harvesting season. This is a very good time of year. Grape harvesting is one of the most important procedures for grapevine producers. Additionally, wine harvest season is a busy time for vintners.
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Located near the northeastern end of the San Francisco Peninsula, between the Presidio of San Francisco and the Mission San Francisco de Asis, was a Spanish settlement, Yerba Buena. This settlement was originally established as a trading post for ships visiting the Bay area. Yerba Buena grew to become the great city of San Francisco. The Alcalde or mayor of Yerba Buena issued a proclamation renaming the town San Francisco on January 30, 1847. In 1848 the population of the newly-named town of San Francisco was about 1,000.
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The collection of wine catalogues were printed originally by the famous wine merchant Nicolas Maison from 1929-1973. In the years 1937, 1940-1948, 1952 and 1968 no catalogues were published. Design was by Alfred Latour and, starting in 1966, by his son Jean Latour.
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