The San Francisco Chronicle’s wine critic, Esther Mobley discusses the role of the vineyard manager with Brenae Royal, vineyard manager for the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard. The vineyard was first planted in 1886 in Sonoma. It is now part of the Moon Mountain AVA and owned by the Louis M. Martini Winery.

David Breitstein (Duke of Bourbon-Canoga Park) comments, “A wonderful article about an extremely talented young lady who is managing this historic vineyard. Monte Rosso Vineyard produced most of the grapes for our Louis M. Martini Duke’s Anniversary Wines, which were created by winemaker Michael Martini!”

Read the full article here.