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California DREAMIN'
Many people dream of owning a vineyard, particularly after visiting
one. The symmetrical beauty of row after row of vines on the trellis,
the headiness of the earth, the challenge of handcrafting a world-class
product from nature's bounty, all contribute to the dream.
For most
people, the dream remains just that. But not for Susan and Barry
Collier. The former Sarasota residents have a way of making their
dreams come true.
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First
Vintage Earns Accolades
from Wine Critics.
In 1992, Barry Collier spent his 50th birthday in Napa at Auberge
du Soleil and he and his wife Susan sat on the balcony overlooking
the valley. Crush and fermentation were in the air, and that's
when the romance of winemaking set in.
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Vintage
Dreamer Spurned the Glitz of Hollywood for the Satisfaction of
being a Small-time Vintner
After you try to get America to buy a Buttoneer or an Egg Scrambler,
how hard could it be to sell a zinfandel or a cabernet? Just ask
Barry Collier.
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