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Signorello Wine Guild in North Vancouver - California Cult Classics

Aug 25, 2005

By Catherine Barr

 

Those on the North Shore know that Frank Gigliotti and Ray Signorello are the go-to guys in town when it comes to fine wines. Now, thanks to their new winemaker's guild (the first of its kind in Canada), friends and family can get in on an act usually reserved for Napa royals. California Cult Classics members bring in the grapes themselves to their exclusive North Van location, then, under a u-vin license, the grapes are crushed and fermented and put in barrels. Come mid-September, it'll be toasting time.


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Frank Gigliotti (left) and Ray Signorello invited guests to the preview opening of their new California Cult Classic guild - official opening is today - Sep. 1.
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Musicians Russell Marsland and Suzanne Gitzi entertained guests amidst the big brewing vats.
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Vancouver LIfestyles' art director Aaron Heppell (left), seen here with Darren Little and publisher Michael Parker, was responsible for the creation of the Cult Classics logo.
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Vancouver LIfestyles' art director Aaron Heppell (left), seen here with Darren Little and publisher Michael Parker, was responsible for the creation of the Cult Classics logo.
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Sipping samples were Sabrina Pokomandy (left) and Angela Pelecaci.
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North Van Chamber president Jeff Fawcett and wife Cindy-Lou are guild members who can't wait to uncork the first bottle.
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Joe Fortes restauranteur Bud Kanke (right) has served Ray Signorello's fine wines for years, but this batch is strictly for private home use.

 

     
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