21 Brix

Jim Forchini, Evolution of a Winegrower

James F Forchini, Michael French Metcalf

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White River Press
06 October 2023

Biography: business & industry

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21 Brix: Jim Forchini ─ Evolution of a Winegrower

From a secure engineering career to a risky dream, Californians Jim Forchini and his wife, Anita, took an enormous leap of faith. A second-generation Italian, born in 1938 and raised in Bakersfield, Jim studied mechanical engineering at Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo. His Italian upbringing had instilled in him ethics for hard work, honesty, and perseverance-and introduced him to agrarian life, when Jim witnessed his grandfather growing grapes. After Jim and Anita married in 1961, they moved to Santa Rosa, started a family, and Jim was drawn back to the past to change their future. By 1976, he had acquired three vineyard properties, and, with Anita's ongoing strength and support, he had resigned from engineering and become a full-time winegrower.

In 1996, the Forchinis started making wine at their own winery, including a tribute wine to Jim's grandfather. Forchini wines soon earned prestigious awards throughout the state, and their brand was recognized for consistent excellence.

Over two decades later, with Anita's health in decline, they produced their last wine. Anita passed away in 2021; nine months later, Jim also died, having written this book to the point of releasing his tribute wine.

More than a memoir, 21 Brix: Jim Forchini is an inspirational story of a husband and wife who had the courage to follow a dream and how, by working together, they overcame uncertainties and countless obstacles, and turned that dream into success.

By: James F Forchini
Edited by: Michael French Metcalf
Imprint: White River Press
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9798885450072
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 06 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Jim Forchini, Evolution of a Winegrower

James F Forchini, Michael French Metcalf

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