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oAkville GRoceRY

The historic grocery joins the Boisset Collection

Boisset Collection, the American arm of Boisset testimony to the past for locals and tourists alike,
la Famille des Grands Vins, has acquired Oakville just like the next-door Victorian property which will
Grocery, an eminently historic location in Napa. soon be open to visitors.
Founded in 1881, Oakville Grocery is the oldest Soon, Oakville Grovery will be offering a range of
continually operating grocery store in California. fresh and organic local farm produce, in the same
For Jean-Charles Boisset, Oakville Grocery is more spirit that has driven our biodynamic and organic
than just a store. It is a place full of childhood approach to winegrowing across our family estates
memories that he used to visit with his parents, for many years. La Captive, a free-
grandparents, and sister. And he is also fully aware Boisset’s Atelier Fine Foods in yountville, opened in spirited hard cider
of what it represents for the American collective 2016, and was the company’s first foray into gourmet A few apple trees captured within an ocean of
memory, for Napa, and for California as a whole. food, offering a curated selection of high-quality vines give rise to the name of this hard cider
Oakville Grocery was originally a local market where gourmet products, from both local and hard-to-find produced by Brian Maloney, head of winemaking
neighbors would connect with local producers and international purveyors, some of which are exclusively at Deloach in Sonoma.
farmers. Over time, it became a famous location imported and sold by the Atelier. This is an extra-dry cider made from black
in this celebrated wine valley. It is a magnificent Arkansas apples reputed for their fruity flavor,
and Pippins, a variety that brings vivacité.
A devilishly good cider! On sale in 750ml bottles
for $20 at Deloach Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery,
Wattle Creek, and the JCB Tasting Salons ià
yountvilletand Healdsburg.

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