Korbel Champagne Cellars

Korbel Champagne Cellars
13250 River Road
Guerneville, California
USA 95446
Phone: (707) 824-7000
http://www.korbel.com/age_screener.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx

Contact: Gary Heck
Email: [email protected]

KORBEL grew impressively during Adolf’s 30 years of leadership. That growth has continued since Adolf's son, Gary Heck, was appointed the company’s president in 1982 and named chairman of the board in 1984.

Adolf had prepared Gary for his role by requiring him to learn the champagne-making business from the vineyards to the marketplace. Consequently, Gary has been active in nearly every aspect of the winery operation, from harvesting grapes by hand to sales administration.

Growing up in the original homeplace of the Korbels and working daily at the winery, Gary has a lifetime of experience to guide him as he continues the legacy of KORBEL.Innovative and determined, Adolf worked constantly to improve the production and technical aspects of champagne-making. In 1966, Adolf invented and patented the first automatic riddling machine. In the past, riddling was done by hand at wineries – a costly and time-consuming method that left the champagne's quality vulnerable to the variability of many human hands. Adolf's invention allowed each bottle of KORBEL California Champagne to undergo exact turns at precise times. The introduction of his riddling machine into the production of KORBEL California Champagnes ensured consistent taste and quality in every bottle. Gary shares his late father's pride and passion for KORBEL – a key ingredient in the brand’s success. Under Gary's guidance, KORBEL enjoyed double-digit growth during the 1980s, and the brand currently sells more than 1.2 million cases annually.

KORBEL. It is a name that tells the unique story of two families – their dreams, determination and dedication – and it is a name that stands for over 125 years of fine méthode champenoise California champagnes.

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