Aug 10 – 1881 Napa & Bumping Down Highways!
My first guest this week is the legendary wine guru Jean-Charles Boisett to talk about his new Wine History Museum and Tasting Salon.
1881 Napa, Napa Valley’s first wine history museum and tasting salon, is now open. Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of Boisset Collection, has created an homage to Napa Valley, with a tasting room that showcases wines from Napa Valley’s distinct sub-appellations, a museum where guests can explore Napa rich wine history, an extensive collection of historic wine relics from Europe and the United States and original artifacts from the Early California Wine Trade Archive. 1881 Napa is located in a historic Victorian home built in 1874 next to Oakville Grocery (founded in 1881) in Oakville, California, both of which were purchased by Boisset Collection at the beginning of the year.
Jean-Charles Boisset was born into the world of wine in the village of Vougeot, Burgundy, France. His lifelong passion for wine began as a child, growing up above the cellars and within view of the centuries-old vineyards of Château du Clos Vougeot, the epicenter and birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Learn more about 1881 Napa! Follow 1881 Napa on Twitter
“Napa Valley has a powerful place in American wine history and 1881 Napa puts the region in perspective on the world stage,” said Boisset, who grew up in Burgundy, France imbued with a passion for wine and learning as the son of vintners and the grandson of educators. “An extraordinary amount has been accomplished in this enclave in a short amount of time and we want to create a destination that celebrates Napa’s long history and its pioneering founders while exploring Napa’s incredibly diverse terroir in one destination.”
His parents, Jean-Claude and Claudine, founded the family winery in 1961 with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit in one of the most traditional winegrowing regions in the world. Today, the family collection includes wineries that share more than 18 centuries of combined winemaking heritage and tradition in some of the world’s most prestigious terroirs, from Burgundy to the South of France, to California’s Napa Valley and Russian River Valley.
A fashion icon and innovative character, Jean-Charles continues to add his creative touch to the many wineries he has acquired in California. 1881 Napa is just another step in the many things he has done to enhance the enjoyment of wine in Napa. He and his wife world renowned winemaker Gina Gallo live in the beautiful estate that was the home of Robert and Margrit Mondavi. Follow JCB on FaceBook & Twitter
Later in the program I will be talking to an interesting gal who has left the work-a-day business world and become an RV road warrior.
Jenni Raney Edwards is the author of “Hit The road with Jenni in Bumping Down Highways.” From boardrooms to backroads…this is the life-changing adventure of a woman in her forties who hit the road in an RV on her own.
That’s exactly what Prada heel-wearing, running-through-airports, successful business woman and entrepreneur, Jenni Edwards did. Even with all her achievements, she discovered something was missing in her life. So, she set out—searching for the adventure of a lifetime. Boy, did she find it!
Jenni launches a cross-country adventure in her SUV with the barest of essentials and ends up falling in love with the open road. Along the way, she learns from mistakes, sees incredible sights, and meets people from every walk of life. Jenni’s new “Tiny Life” journey takes her from coast to coast as she zigzags in a fifth wheel and motor home. Faith and courage are her guides as she faces challenges and dangers with her “can-do attitude.” Have you ever dreamed of hitting the open road in an RV? Or maybe re-writing the trajectory of your story? If so, climb in and take the adventure of a lifetime with Jenni as she bumps down one highway after another. Learn more about Jenni!
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Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
A fine wine from the JCB Collection
