A celebrated winemaker and innovator, Al Brounstein lost his two-decade-plus battle with Parkinson’s disease Monday. As the founder of California’s first cabernet sauvignon-only wine estate, the 86-year-old vintner died at home beside his wife, Boots. "Al was at the forefront of establishing the quality of Napa Valley wines," said fellow vintner John Shafer to the … Continue reading "DIAMOND MOUNTAIN WINEMAKER DIES"