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Imporant peole in the US wine indusry

1934 Frank Schoonmaker was a wine writer who wrote his Complete Wine Book and later on his Frank Schoonmaker's Encyclopedia of Wine.  US History: The Indian Reorganization Act is enacted. Robert Mondavi 1968 Warren Winiarski, Helped create the Napa Valley Agriculture Preserve in 1968 which was the first of its kind in the nation and is active in Nape Valley land use conservation US History: The Beatles release their self-titled album popularly known as the “White Album” 1977 Merry Edwards, Helped to build Matanzas Creek Winery from scratch, planted 7 different clones of Chardonnay in Matanzas Creek Winery when cloning was not recognized as much. US History: Elvis Presley died 1986 Randell Grahm, Known as a Rhone Ranger, someone who promotes using grape varieties from the Rhone Valley, he made his first Cigar Volante, which is a blend of Grenach, Syrah, and Morvedre. US History: The New York Mets win their second World Series title. 1999 Robert Foley, created “Switchback Ridge” wines that is usually made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Sirah. U.S. historical fact: Lance Armstrong won his first Tour de France. 2008 Nancy Irelan, Opened Red Tail Ridge Winery in the Finger Lakes, Grows obscure wine varieties. President Obama was elected President.Warren Winiarski Helen Tuley Merry Edwards Robert Foley Brother Timothy Cesar Chavez Andre Tchelistcheff Roger Dagorn The Gallo Brothers