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INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT IN MEMORIAM BOOKS D avid S. Taub, Chairman and CEO of leading wine importer Palm Bay International, passed away in November in Long Island, NY following a long and valiant battle with kidney disease. He was 72 years old. David founded thriving import company Palm Bay in 1977 with his father, Martin Taub. Since 2005, his son Marc D. Taub, has stood together with him at the helm of what is a quintessential family business in every aspect, a sentiment whole-heartedly embraced by the company���s passionate 200+ employees. His generosity was legendary. David was a dedicated philanthroDavid S. Taub. pist, actively involved in charitable organizations such as the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, the Parker Jewish Institute for Health and Rehabilitation, the American Cancer Society and the UJA Federation, to name just a few. His family shares and carries on this strong commitment to giving back. Recently, the Taub Transplant Research Fund was established at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda, their three sons��� Andrew, Marc and Joshua���and six grandchildren. David S. Taub will be deeply missed. His indomitable spirit will live on in all of the many family, friends and acquaintances that brought such joy to his life. Donations in David���s memory can be made to: The Taub Transplant Research Fund, University of Maryland School of Medicine 100 North Greene Street, Suite 600 Baltimore, MD 21201 Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 420 Lexington Avenue,��Suite 825 New York, NY 10170 waxmancancer.org Maker���s Through the Lens Need a gift for a Maker���s Mark fan? The Ambassador of Bourbon: Maker���s Mark and the Rebirth of America���s Native Spirit is a visual depiction of the Maker���s Mark brand, featuring photography of the famous distillery at the Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky, from the lens of photographer David Toczko. Available online at Barnes & Noble and Makersmarkshop.com for a retail price of $39.95. ���David Gadd Southern Exposure World Wine Guys Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, have released their second wine-themed book this year, The Wines of the Southern Hemisphere (Sterling Epicure, $24.95).The kick-off party was held at Puro Chile and the dynamic duo has since toured the town with tastings and teachings, including a stint at Kevin Zraly���s Windows on the World Wine School. ���Lana Bortolot Foley Acquires Lancaster Estate M ergers and acquisitions advisory irm International Wine Associates served as exclusive advisors to Lancaster Estate winery in Alexander Valley, an elite producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties, in the sale of the company to Foley Family Wines.��The founder of Lancaster Estate, Ted Simpkins, will continue to be involved in the business and is excited to be partnering with Foley Family Wines to further expand the Lancaster Estate and Roth brands. CEO Bill Foley believes that Lancaster���s quality reputation and positioning its perfectly within the Foley Family Wines portfolio. 14 / the tasting panel / december 2012 BTRR-113