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In 1938, Beaulieu Vineyards founder and owner Georges de Latour visited France in search of a new winemaker. He was introduced to Tchelistcheff at the French National Agronomy Institute where André was working. Although Tchelistcheff had already received offers from winemakers worldwide, he agreed to join Beaulieu Vineyard. He arrived in Napa Valley, California in September 1938, as Beaulieiu’s vice president and chief winemaker.

Tchelistcheff’s impact at Beaulieu was immediate and profound: he concentrated his efforts on defining a style for high-quality California Cabernet Sauvignon, and created the “Georges de Latour Private Reserve” label.

Tchelistcheff provided significant contributions to the techniques of cold fermentation, vineyard frost prevention, malolactic fermentation, and the development of winemaking regions in Carneros, California, Oregon and Washington. He also consulted to Joseph Heitz, Mike Grgich, Joel Aiden, Jordan, Neimaum/Coppola, Buena Vista Winery, Erath Winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest Winery, Robert Mondavi Winery, Louis Martini Winery, Franciscan Vineyard, Ornellaia, Simi, and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.

Tim Clark, Wine Educator for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has had the opportunity to work at many of the wineries for which André consulted. To honor André, Tim will be the host of this dinner which will feature wine selections from many of the wineries for which Mr. Tchelistcheff had influenced. Tim’s knowledge and wit will be in evidence throughout this stunning wine event.

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The Golden Sheaf Hilton Harrisburg 1 N. 2nd St. Harrisburg PA 17101 (717) 233-6000

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