Bee Brillante with Pam Bacigalupi
It’s rare to see Pam Bacigalupi sitting still. She’s the mother of twins Katey and Nicci, grandmother of their four elementary school-age kids, neighbor, friend, and co-owner of Bacigalupi Vineyards alongside husband John. She enjoys many outside interests, including horseback riding. Pam is also the doting daughter-in-law of Helen Bacigalupi, who co-founded Bacigalupi Vineyards with […]
The Judgement of Paris
The 1960’s was the first time Charles Bacigalupi had ever heard of Chardonnay. Bob Sisson, the University of California farm advisor for Sonoma County at that time began advising Russian River Valley growers to try planting Chardonnay. Charles obtained the budwood for the Chardonnay from Karl Wente and planted 14 acres of it in 1964. […]
Our Vintner John Bacigalupi
For the last 35 years, second-generation vintner John Bacigalupi has lovingly and meticulously managed our vineyards. This longevity of vineyard experience has allowed him to develop an intimate knowledge of the vineyards’ micro climates, vine behavior and soil structures. A quiet, educated and humble man, John can often be found among the vines or behind […]
The Beginning of a Champagne Legacy
Korbel- The Beginning of a Champagne Legacy Most know Pam Bacigalupi for the important role she plays as a part of Bacigalupi Vineyards. Working alongside her husband John, Pam is the main contact for the many wineries who source fruit from the Bacigalupi’s. But Pam’s family history has its own story to tell. Pam’s father […]
The Life of Helen Bacigalupi – 60 years of grape growing excellence
I was born Helen Kathryn Long in Utah on December, 1925 at 8:30 p.m. My father’s side of the family was from Iowa, where he was born. My mother was born in Hungary and came to the U.S. as a small child. My aunt was already here working as an indentured servant and was able […]
The legacy behind the Goddard Ranch
When Charles and Helen Bacigalupi met in their final year at The University of California at San Francisco, Helen had hopes of becoming a pharmacist while Charles dreamed of owning his own ranch. While living in the city and finishing their degrees, their relationship progressed. Soon after they graduated in 1952 they were married. Coming […]
