Neighborhood Notes
WILLOW GLEN>>The Willow Glen Neighborhood Association is raising funds to have a clock installed on the Republic Urban Properties building on Lincoln Avenue.
Intended to welcome people to the community, the clock would be 7 feet in diameter and would be placed on the 50 foot-tower of the office/retail building facing Lincoln. LEDs would illuminate the clock in the evenings and during holidays.
Republic Urban offered to cover installation and maintenance costs. The association is taking donations for the purchase of the clock; those who donate $1,000 or more will have their names inscribed a plaque.
To make a donation, visit https://www.wgna.net/neighborhood_beautification_projects.
ALMADEN>>Alamitos Vineyards has hired a third-generation vintner as winemaking consultant for its estate vineyard and winery in New Almaden. George Troquato’s 30 years of winemaking experience includes crafting the first five vintages of Testarossa wines in the 1990s and leading the winemaking team at Cinnabar Winery.
The winery will continue to produce an estate syrah, sauvignon blanc and Touriga Nacional rosé under the direction of winemaker Peter Kirchner. Troquato’s first vintage leading the new varietal program will include a ,albec from Coombsville, a merlot from Stags Leap District and a pinot noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands.
“All three vineyards have been hand-selected for their viticultural practices and exceptional quality of fruit,” Troquato said in a statement.
“Troquato’s expertise and indispensable relations within the industry allow us to continue to grow, but mindfully,” Alamitos co-owner Shaun Coleman said.
Source: www.mercurynews.com