Making California port wine cover

Making California port wine

David Ficklin discusses establishing Ficklin Vineyards in 1948, selecting Portuguese grape varieties, building winery, assembling equipment, first crush, role of father Walter C. Ficklin, role of brother Walter C. Ficklin as vineyardist; growth of the port-making business in following decades. Jean Ficklin discusses record-keeping, entertainment for marketing. Peter Ficklin recalls growing up at the winery, present operations, winemaking duties, computerizing record-keeping. Steven Ficklin discusses the role of the vineyardist, cooperative relationship with vineyardist, diseases in the vineyard.

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