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January 2008
"40 Under 40" By Cathy Cassinos-Carr for Sacramento Magazine
"It takes a diverse mix of talented people to make a city or region run. Doctors. Artists. Researchers. Entrepreneurs. Philanthropists. Architects. And, these days, bloggers. In the following pages, we introduce you to 40
locals, all younger than 40, who are making their mark...
Carrie Bendick, 32
Winemaker, Holly's Hill Vineyards
The 411: Bringing a taste of France to El Dorado County
From grape to bottle, Carrie Bendick loves the "whole cycle of winemaking, from beginning to end." It's a family affair:
Bendick's parents own the small Placerville winery (it's named after her mom); her husband shares in winemaking duties. "Being a small family winery, I get to touch every aspect of the process," says Bendick. "There's always a
family member in the tasting room, and usually it's me." The winery's focus on Rhone varietals holds added allure for Bendick, who has traveled to France to learn more about the history of Rhone Valley wines. "It's the style of
wine our family loves to drink and loves to make," she says. "There's such great diversity of flavors and aromas within the Rhone category." But she's no wine snob. "Some say women have a more sensitive palate than men," says
Bendick. "But I don't know about that. If you like the way it tastes, that's all that matters." ...
Read the entire article here.
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