Justin Meyer
Justin Meyer | |
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Sierra Nevada, USA | |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Vintner and enologist |
Known for | Co-founding Silver Oak Cellars His vast expertise in winemaking and being a major influence in the American Vineyard Foundation, which he presided in the 1990s. |
Justin Meyer (born Raymond Meyer, 11 November 1938 – 6 August 2002) was an American vintner, enologist, and member of the
Background
Meyer was born Raymond Meyer on 11 November 1938 in
Career
He left the Christian Brothers in 1972, and became president of V&E Consulting and Management Company.
The pair bottled their first vintage Cabernet Sauvignon in 1972, aging the wine in the old Keig Dairy barn on the original plot of land Duncan purchased.
Meyer and Duncan made their first three vintages at the Christian Brothers winery, and in 1975 bought the Franciscan Winery, selling it in 1978 to buy the Silver Oak winery near
Death and legacy
Meyer died of a heart attack at the age of 63 while on vacation in the
Upon his death,
He is survived by his wife, Bonny. The couple had two sons, Chad and Matt, and a daughter, Holly.
References
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- ^ Vineyard & Winery Management. Vineyard & Winery Management. 2002. p. 154. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Justin Meyer dead at 63". Wines & Vines. 1 September 2002. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
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- ^ "Bonny's Vineyard". Bonny's Vineyard. Archived from the original on 10 March 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Family tree is a grapevine" (PDF). Mfcellars.com. Retrieved 26 March 2013.