Libbie Agran

Robert Clark Young (1916 – 2011) Olympic Athlete Who Established The First Commercial Vineyard Since Prohibition In 1963 With Irrigation In Shandon – His Grapes Were Sold To Winemakers In Napa

Posted by Libbie Agran | Oct 9, 2019 | Grower |

Bob was the first new commercial grape grower in San Luis Obispo County after Prohibition as well as the first to use irrigation. He was also an Olympic Medalist and known for mentoring other growers.

July Ackerman Smith – Marketing Paso Robles

Posted by Libbie Agran | Oct 8, 2019 | Wine Educator |

July Ackerman has been instrumental in shaping the wine history of the Paso Robles AVA and the Wine and Viticulture Program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She served as the first Executive Director of the Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association founded in 1992.