Caterina had a strong work ethic which inspired her three sons and her grandchildren to pursue the demanding work in their careers no matter what the obstacles.
Caterina Gazzaroli Dusi (1894 – 1985) Strength And Wisdom Build A Family
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The Wine History Project
The Wine History Project of SLO County preserves and presents two centuries of local viticulture through research, interviews, exhibitions, publications, talks and tastings. We work with local museums, galleries, archives, and wineries to organize events and exhibitions in venues throughout the county.
Together We Can Preserve the Story of Central Coast Winemaking
Location
3592 Broad Street,
Suite 104,
San Luis Obispo,
CA 93401
Phone
(805) 439-4647
libbie@winehistoryproject.org
Open Hours
By Appointment
Recent Articles
Three Generations Of The York Family: Longest Running Family-Owned Winery In The History Of SLO County.
In 1882 Andrew York purchased land in the Santa Lucia Mountains, northeast of Cayucos and established the vineyards that would become Ascension Winery in 1895. He soon renamed it York Winery, and the York family occupied this land, grew grapes, and made Zinfandel wine for three generations.
Wine Postcard Stories – Postcard Collection of Gail Unzelman: Nuggets Of Wine Lore From California Gold Country
Soon after the discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills, it was discovered that the small valleys and foothills of the Mother Lode could be planted to grains, fruits, and wine grapes. Within a few years a number of vineyards were planted and small wineries erected, and as the mining activities prospered so did the winegrowers.
Wine Postcard Stories – Postcard Collection of Gail Unzelman
AN INTRODUCTION to myself and my wine postcards :: Following my first visit and taste of Northern California wine country in the 1960s, collecting and studying the history of this exciting new world fast became an absorbing passion. Vacations took my husband and me on visits to most of the wineries all over the state, gathering winery-offered brochures, wine labels, postcards. Searching the “old postcard” stalls at statewide Paper & Ephemera Fairs taught me early on the rare historical value of vintage California wine postcards. Today the collection has some 2200 cataloged postcards, acknowledged the largest in the world. These invaluable treasures will one day proudly reside at UC Davis-Special Collections. But until that time, it will be a great pleasure to share a monthly postcard story of California’s wine history
Essential Wine Readings
Welcome to “Essential Wine Readings” – your ultimate destination for all things wine! This curated collection features a vast array of articles inspired by the world of wine, from vintage analyses and vineyard stories to pairing recommendations and insightful industry trends. Whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or a novice wine explorer, there’s an interesting article for everyone here.
Janell Dusi
Janell was born into the fourth generation of a famous Italian family who settled in Paso Robles and Templeton in San Luis Obispo County in the 1920s. She was born and raised in the Dante Dusi Vineyard and by the age of 12 knew she wanted to pursue winemaking. Dante was her mentor.
Vicki Carroll – President Of Hospice Du Rhône In Paso Robles
The Wine History Project Honors Vicki Carroll as a wine educator in San Luis Obispo County who promoted local winemakers, growers and agriculture in the 1990s. She founded her own marketing consulting firm before becoming the President and Executive Director of Hospice du Rhône with the mission of improving the business conditions for grape growers and wine producers of Rhône variety wines and grapes throughout the world.
Wine Postcard Stories – Postcard Collection of Gail Unzelman: California Wine & Its History: A Memorable Journey
Hello, readers and champions of this phenomenal SLO Wine History Project. My name is Gail Unzelman, a California wine historian of many decades, now pretty much retired. (Which we all know is impossible.) SLO Director Libbie has asked me to contribute a little something about my California wine history writings and experiences — which I am honored to do.
Max Goldman (1910 -2004) Chemist, Grower, Winemaker, Renaissance Man, Classical Pianist, Band Leader, Co-founder Of The American Society Of Enologists, And Expert On New York State Champagne
Max Goldman purchased and restored the iconic York Mountain Winery from 1970 to 2001. His research on fermentation profoundly increased the quality standards of wine, improved documentation, viticulture course curriculum, and production efficiency. He is known as a “founding father” of the Wine Institute and of the American Society of Enologists (later known as the American Society of Enology and Viticulture).
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