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Re-Calibrating in IT’S A NEW DAY FOR BUENA VISTA WINERY story and photos by John Curley Don’t talk about the wine “industry” with Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of Boisset Family Estates, the new owners of California’s fi rst winery, Buena Vista Winery. “Manufacturing is an indus- try,” Boisset says. “Farming and winemaking are true arts and the most exciting mis- sion in life.” Boisset is at the winery this morning to meet with Chris Underwood, CEO of Young’s Market Company, which will handle West Coast distribution for Buena Vista. Boisset took over Buena Vista only a little more than a month ago, but there is already a sense of energy and excitement in the air. In recent years, a changing of the guard at Buena Vista has felt like an annual occurrence. But this time, things will be different. Boisset Family Estates has a track record of quality, innovation and long-term commitment, and it has the wherewithal to turn vision to reality. And there is a great deal of heart at the core. DEPARTMENT HEADER Carneros Jean-Charles Boisset, new owner of Buena Vista winery with Chris Underwood, CEO of Young’s Market, in the winery’s sparkling wine cellars. august 201 1 / the tasting panel / 41