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David and Judy Breitstein Honored at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley
David and Judy Breitstein
Our good friends and collectors, David and Judy Breitstein, proprietors of the Duke of Bourbon www.dukeofbourbon.com in Canoga Park, CA have donated an extraordinary wine collection to the Culinary Institute in Napa Valley.  “A History of California Wine: The David and Judy Breitstein Collection,” was unveiled on February 20, 2009 at the Vintners Hall of Fame at the Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, in St. Helena, CA. This exhibit is the first major educational exhibit to document the rich history of the California wine industry as told through unopened bottles and informational placards. Quite an honor for the Breitsteins to have it placed in the Vintners Hall of Fame!
David Breitstein says, “I see wine as art, and each bottle in the Collection has a story to tell of places, people, varietals and moments in a continuum of the California wine industry. I hope that visitors will come away with a new sense of the unique history of California wine as told through these treasured bottles so expertly displayed at the CIA.”Â
Richard and Sheri are proud to be associated with the Breitsteins and raise a glass to toast them in their honor!
“Early Harvest” Accepted into Marin Society of Artists Juried Competition
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“Early Harvest” by Richard Thomas was accepted into the 2009 National Exhibition of the Marin Society of Artists! The juror, Scott Shields of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, selected 114 pieces by 83 artists from among the 730 pieces entered by 258 artists.Â
“Early Harvest” will be on display from August 2, 2009 through August 30, 2009 at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross, CA. The Opening Reception, Awards Presentation and Juror’s Talk is scheduled for Sunday, August 2nd.Â
2009 Mustard Festival, Mustard Magic
Sheri and Richard were thrilled to attend the The Grand Opening Event of the 2009 Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Mustard Magic.  The festive black tie event was held at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, CA. Richard’s latest sculpture, “Early Harvest” had been selected for entry into the Mustard Festival Visual Art Competition and was on display at Mustard Magic. The night became even more magical when “Early Harvest” was sold to one of the guests at Mustard Magic that night!