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Obituaries

Ernie Dosio, Vineyard Owner, Dies in Elephant Stampede

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old Lodi-area vineyard owner, industry leader, and big-game hunter, was killed last Friday while hunting yellow-backed duiker antelope in Gabon’s Lope-Okanda rainforest, as the Guardian reports. Dosio’s group startled a herd of five female elephants and a calf, causing
Joel Whitaker 27 Apr 2026

Michel Rolland, World's Most In-Demand Winemaking Consultant, Dies at 78

Michel Rolland, who helped the Bordeaux region regain its prominence efore becomingthe driving force for the emerence of Napa Valley 'cult" Cabernets including the Robert Mondavi Winery. At one point, he was the world's most in-demand wine consultant, helping spawn the "flying winemaker"
Joel Whitaker 20 Mar 2026

Eddie Block, RNDC Partner, Dies

Eddie Block, a longtime partner in Republic National Distributing Co., has died. He devoted more than 50 years to the beverage alcohol industry, carrying forward a family legacy that began in 1939 when his father founded Block Distributing Company in San Antonio. He began his career at Franchise Liquors in
Joel Whitaker 10 Feb 2026

Arthur Libertucci, TTB's 1st Administrator, Dies

Joel Whitaker 04 Jan 2026
Bill Fuller, 88, Willamette Valley Winemaker, Received Best of Show in Red, White from Queen Elizabeth II

Bill Fuller, 88, Willamette Valley Winemaker, Received Best of Show in Red, White from Queen Elizabeth II

Joel Whitaker 17 Dec 2025
Sam Sebastiani, 84, Founder of Viansa Winery, Dies

Sam Sebastiani, 84, Founder of Viansa Winery, Dies

Joel Whitaker 23 Oct 2025

RNDC President Bob Hendrickson Dies

Joel Whitaker 21 Oct 2025

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