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Honored twice as “Winemaker of the
Year”—in 2002 and 2008--by the Illinois Grape Growers and
Vintners Association, Lawlor-White received her formal degree
in enology and viticulture from Fresno State University in
1975.
She—along with her family—own and operate the award-winning
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery with a current production
of more than 40 varieties and 60,000 gallons of wine
annually.The adage “The apple
doesn’t fall far from the tree” holds true. Or perhaps in
this case, there should be some adaptation to grapes and
vines.
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