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It’s one of Napa’s most historic wineries. Can this stunning makeover bring back its glory days?

Earlier this month, Beaulieu’s tasting room closed in anticipation of the July 13 unveiling of its new 15,000-square-foot visitor center next door. Beaulieu has moved back into its original 1885 stone winery, which, after an ambitious two-year transformation, reflects the vital role the brand played in Napa’s rise to global prominence: A Napa Cabernet Sauvignon pioneer founded in 1900, Beaulieu was once one of Napa’s most distinguished wineries, led by California’s most venerable winemaker, André Tchelistcheff; Beaulieu’s signature wine, the Georges de Latour Private Reserve, first released in 1940, was a benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet and one of the most collected American wines. (San Francisco Chronicle)