On January 8 at 10:30 am, the Porter Memorial Library located at 3050 Porter Street begins our series with local author, John Bargetto. He will be speaking about his first published book, Vintage Bargetto.
John Bargetto, Director of Winemaking at Bargetto Winery will discuss a history of winemaking in Soquel. John literally grew up in the wine business. During the “crush” seasons, John did his homework to the sounds of grape trucks arriving, the old crusher humming, and men working late into the night outside the kitchen window.
The history of the Bargetto winemaking family of Soquel is an iconic American story rich with history—one marked with hard work and determination, family love, occasional setbacks, vision and perseverance. In John Bargetto’s new book, co-written with Geoffrey Dunn and with an afterword by Sandy Lydon, the fascinating tale of the winery is captured with loving sensitivity.
Incorporating stunning archives of historical photographs and images, Vintage Bargetto tells the story of the American Dream coming to life at a little winery nestled on the edges of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Please join us in welcoming John Bargetto as he gives us his personal account with a reading, discussion and signing of Vintage Bargetto.
The public is invited to the free “Meet the Author Fireside Chats” at the Porter Memorial Library. These are informal coffee hours set around the fireplace. They feature local authors who discuss their works and answer questions from the audience. The authors also sell and autograph their books. Refreshments and coffee will be served, with The Ugly Mug providing the coffee. Limited parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into The Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left.
For more information, call the library at 475-3326 during library hours: Monday-Friday 12-4pm and Saturday 10am–2pm., or check out the library website at: porterml.org.