US: Napa's Raymond Vineyards Is Reborn
US: Napa's Raymond Vineyards Is Reborn
Sep 29, 2011 6
(Wines&Vines) - Two years after Jean-Charles Boisset of Boisset Family Estates bought Raymond Vineyards, he unveiled additions and innovations at the venerable, 275,000-case winery that Boisset hopes will transform it into one of Napa Valley’s most popular destinations. Raymond held a grand opening Wednesday night to introduce the changes to the community. Boisset’s mother Claudine, and sister Nathalie, joined the crowd: Nathalie Boisset handles public relations in France. Boisset has installed an elaborate “Theater of Nature” to demonstrate and explain grapegrowing including Biodynamic practices and converted much of the winery into an elaborate visitor center with myriad educational exhibits and programs—plus a private club for members. He also instituted significant changes to the company’s vineyards and winemaking practices.
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