California, Napa County, near St. Helena
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Placed to commemorate the founding of the Nichilini Winery in 1890 by Anton Nichilini. Here on the southern slope of Sage Canyon he and his wife Caterina built their home and winery and raised twelve children. Ownership passed to eldest son, William, in 1937 and to his son James Edward, in 1963. James was winemaker, owner, and operator until his death, April 22, 1985.
Jo-Anne Nichelini Meyer, James' daughter, carries on the family tradition for the fourth generation.
(Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Placed to commemorate the founding of the Nichilini Winery in 1890 by Anton Nichilini. Here on the southern slope of Sage Canyon he and his wife Caterina built their home and winery and raised twelve children. Ownership passed to eldest son, William, in 1937 and to his son James Edward, in 1963. James was winemaker, owner, and operator until his death, April 22, 1985.Jo-Anne Nichelini Meyer, James' daughter, carries on the family tradition for the fourth generation.
(Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
