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CLARBEC Cabernet Sauvignon Launched Today at New Insectary on SonomaValley’s Historic Glen Oaks Ranch
Jenkins Family of Madrone Vineyard Management Releases First Wine and Shows Off New Insectary and Certified Sustainable Vineyard
(March 17, 2008 -- Glen Oaks, Calif.) In a stand of oaks that has overlooked a historic vineyard dating back to the mid-1800s, Becky Jenkins of Clarbec, Inc., took a group of local thought leaders on a tour of a new insectery on Glen Oaks Ranch today in celebration of the company's premiere wine offering, an estate bottled 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon.
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The Legacy of Glen Oaks Ranch
The earliest record of Glen Oaks ownership is linked to Lazara Pia, an artillery officer who was killed in the Mexican War. Following the officer’s death in 1939, General Marianno Vallejo claimed the property. In 1846, the general and his wife Benicia Carrillo traded the property to Andreas Hoeppner in exchange for piano lessons for their 16 children. During the turbulent times prior to California’s admittance to statehood, the succession of land ownership is unclear. Colonel Joe Hooker, the famous Civil War general, and Thaddeus Leavenworth, who came to the valley after being forced to resign in disgrace from his role as “alcalade” of San Francisco, purchased the southern parts of the original Agua Caliente Spanish Land Grant in the late 1840s. The purchase included what is now known as Glen Oaks Ranch.
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The People of Clarbec, Inc., and Madrone Vineyard Management
Clarence Jenkins
President, Madrone Vineyard Management
Clarence Jenkins started farming 45 years ago when his father first introduced him to the essentials of grape growing. Eager to learn more, Clarence has not only learned through practicing the art of farming, but also studied hard to earn a degree in viticultural science. Devoted to the ideals of stewardship and land preservation, Clarence has continued to take courses throughout the years to stay abreast of the best thinking on sustainable agricultural practices and vineyard management.
Becky Jenkins
CFO Madrone Vineyard Management & CEO, Clarbec, Inc.
When her children began to express an interest in the family business of growing grapes in Sonoma County, Becky Jenkins had to stop and think about what legacy she and her husband were creating for their family. Knowing what a difficult job farming can be Becky and her husband decided it was time to take their knowledge of growing outstanding grapes and apply that to the business of making great wine.
Linda Hale
Master Gardener, Chief of Vineyard Operations
Linda Hale came to Madrone Vineyard Management in 2001, with a B.S. in plant science and a Master Gardener Certificate. Having grown up in the Fresno area, agriculture has always been part of her life, which is demonstrated in her ability to grow anything. Under the apprenticeship of Clarence Jenkins she has learned the particulars of grape growing and plays a vital role at Madrone Vineyard Management, where she is responsible employees field operations and client relations.
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