Napa Valley winegrape grower Andy Beckstoffer has purchased a portion of Bourn/Hayne Vineyard in St. Helena. William Bowers Bourn Jr. purchased the property in 1874. He also built the Greystone Winery, which is now the West Coast home of the Culinary Institute of America, the historic Madroño home on Sulphur Springs Road in St. Helena and the Filoli estate in Woodside, Calif. Bourn’s sister, Maud, married William Alston Hayne II in 1899. This property stayed in the Bourn family and then transferred to the Hayne family, from whom Andy Beckstoffer purchased a portion. Grapes from the Bourn/Hayne Vineyard have been used to produce Turley Napa Valley Petite Sirah, which currently retails for $75 per bottle.

Mondavi family given preservation award
Peter Mondavi Jr., proprietor of 1.3 million-case Charles Krug Winery, accepted the Governor’s Historic Preservation Award for 2010. The honor was bestowed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California’s Office of Historic Preservation. The Peter Mondavi Family was commended for its restoration of Charles Krug’s 1872 Redwood Cellar and 1881 Carriage House. Charles Krug is Napa Valley’s oldest winery, founded in 1861.

Pierce’s board funds European moth study
The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy Winged Sharpshooter Board was unanimous in its decision to fund a research proposal that will address Lobesia botrana, the European grapevine moth. The two-year study will evaluate the fate of the moth in infested grape bunches processed for winemaking and test and refine a degree-day model for the moth under California conditions. Details: pdgwss.net.

AVWA launches new website
The Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association recently launched a new website featuring improved visitor, media and trade areas as well as integrated Google maps for navigating the appellation. Visit: avwines.com

Sowalsky promoted to VP at Clos Pegase
Calistoga winery Clos Pegase has promoted winemaker Richard Sowalsky to vice president. Sowalsky joined Clos Pegase in 2010 and has extensive winemaking experience and an educational background that includes enology, medical science, marketing and the culinary arts.

Suisun Valley’s rustic wine country
Suisun Valley Vintners & Growers Association announced a new website featuring the history, culture and highlights of the Suisun Valley, billed as the “rustic wine country.” Listings include Suisun Valley tasting rooms and a trip planner. Visit: suisunvalley.com.

New books by Gordon & Patterson
Veteran authors at Wines & Vines announced the release of two new books. First is the 800-page Opus Vino, published by DK Books and edited by Jim Gordon. Gordon is Wines & Vines’ editor and has been covering wine as a journalist for 25-plus years. Opus Vino is a full-color reference using 37 authors to recommend more than 4,000 of the world’s best wineries. The second book, Home Winemaking for Dummies, is published by IDG Books and written by Tim Patterson, Wines & Vines columnist and award-winning amateur winemaker. Offering a variety of techniques suited to making different types of wine, a glossary of need-to-know terms and lists of resources to obtain grapes, equipment and supplies, Home Winemaking For Dummies is a guide for both novices and more experienced home winemakers.