July 28, 1862: Silvestre Ochagavia Echaurren, a leading Chilean wine-industry entrepreneur and owner of Vina Ochagavia near Santiago, was born on July 28, 1862.
July 28, 1927: Kathryn Kennedy, a pioneering California vintner whose Santa Cruz Mountains winery became celebrated for its estate Cabernet Sauvignon, was born.
July 28, 1948: Gerald Vincent “Jerry” Casale was born in Ravenna, Ohio. He was the bass player and main lyricist of the band Devo, and has directed music videos for a number of other recording artists including Foo Fighters, Rush, and Soundgarden. He owns The 50 by 50 winery.
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