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Passion . . . no pretense... When Jim and Eliza Rickards founded J. Rickards Winery in 2005, their goal was to produce hand-crafted wines that showcased the diverse soils and varying micro-climates of their vineyards. Beginning in 1976, Jim has established himself as one of the area¹s foremost premium grape growers. He has pioneered environmentally sensitive vineyard practices and has been a long-time proponent of sustainable farming techniques. Blaine Brazil, assistant winemaker, was brought on board in 2011 to maintain the artisan style of making small lots from our special blocks of the outstanding varietals grown on the estate vineyards and by select neighbors. Sue Straight will be attending Winefest on behalf of J. Rickards Winery. To learn more about Sue, visit: http://wineindustrynetwork.com/blog/2012/01/09/people-sue-straight-aka-the-wine-wench/#more-634