

The distinctiveness lies in its unique style, with profound aromas of mint and eucalyptus derived from the large eucalyptus trees shading the vineyard. Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most distinctive wines in Napa Valley. Wine Institute Press Release - June 13, 2012. She is a dedicated advocate for California wines and is highly regarded for her leadership as past president of the Napa Valley Vintners, past chair of Auction Napa Valley, member of the Land Trust of Napa County Advisory Council and past president of the Napa Valley Exposition board of directors. As the second generation to lead the family business, she has continued to advance the winery's international reputation. Heitz Myers has been president of Heitz Wine Cellars since 1998. We recognize the importance of communicating to the public that the wine industry generates 330,000 jobs and nearly $62 billion in economic impact to California annually." "As vintners and grapegrowers, we have a long-term commitment to California with deep roots in many communities. We will continue to focus on defeating tax increase proposals, expanding direct-to-consumer shipping, enhancing our wine exports, and promoting the adoption of sustainable winegrowing practices," said Heitz Myers. "I am honored to support the Wine Institute's work on state, federal and international public policy. (Bobby) Koch remains president and CEO of Wine Institute. Gallo Winery in Modesto, treasurer and Margie Healy of Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, secretary. in San Francisco, first vice chairman Carolyn Wente of Wente Family Estates in Livermore, second vice chairman Greg Coleman of E. Other board officers elected included: Chris Fehrnstrom of Constellation Wines U.S.

Helena as its board chairman for 2012-2013. SAN FRANCISCO – Wine Institute, the public policy advocacy group representing nearly 1,000 California wineries, announced the election of Kathleen Heitz Myers of Heitz Wine Cellars in St. Kathleen Heitz Myers to serve as board chairman Wine Institute Elects 2012-2013 Officers of Board: Lawrence and his family hold a stake in one of the largest privately owned HVAC distributorships, headquartered in California, as well as own seven community banks with 31 offices located in Northeast Arkansas, Southeast Missouri and Tennessee.

Currently, they own and manage land in Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida, where their holdings include one of the state’s largest citrus grove management operations. Lawrence and his family have more than 75 years of experience operating large farming enterprises. They operate their companies with a goal of long term value expansion and an emphasis on owning and operating businesses with scale. and his family own a diverse group of companies in the agriculture and banking sectors, among others. I look forward to working with Gaylon and his family and to safeguarding the Heitz family legacy and all that goes with it.” When I was approached about the role, the chance to help with the transition from one family to another was intriguing to me. Boyd said, “In my years in the wine industry I have watched the developments at Heitz with interest. Lawrence announced that wine industry veteran Robert Boyd has been appointed as President and CEO of Heitz Cellars. It is a special company in which we take pride in the stewardship of the legacy.” We are committed to the same core values of fine winemaking, and we look forward to advancing the legacy of Heitz Cellars for generations to come. Lawrence went on to say, “The entire Heitz family were true pioneers in the Napa Valley, setting new quality benchmarks and earning international recognition for their wines. Fundamentally, in the wine business we are all farmers and with the Lawrence family’s history in agriculture we feel Heitz Cellars will be in good hands.”

When we met with Gaylon, it seemed a perfect match. We feel this is the right time for us to pass this rich legacy to another family. Heitz Myers said, “Our family founded Heitz Wine Cellars in 1961, and we have treasured our role in helping to shape the history of Napa Valley winemaking for three generations. We’re very excited about the winery’s bright future.” Our family was fortunate to have an extraordinary opportunity to acquire such a remarkable family business with Heitz Cellars. Lawrence said, “I’ve enjoyed coming to the Napa Valley for some time and have long admired the wine industry from afar. In a joint statement with Kathleen Heitz Myers, Mr. ACQUIRES ICONIC HEITZ WINE CELLARS IN NAPA VALLEY
