mobanmarketLIVERMORE, CA — Mitchell Katz Winery is holding a celebration of the life of its founder Mitchell Katz, who was killed in a July 2023 car crash at age 59.
The ceremony will be held July 16 and 17 from 2-5 p.m. at Mitchell Katz Winery on 2915 S. Vasco Road in Livermore. Every guest over 21 will receive two complimentary glasses of wine, and are encouraged to share toasts about Mitchell. Guests will be able to buy wine to-go, but not to consume onsite. Guests are also encouraged to Uber or carpool due to limited capacity in the parking lot.
“Join us as we celebrate the life of our founder and winemaker, Mitchell Katz,” the winery said. “Your unwavering love and support over the past year has meant the world to us. Let’s gather together to honor Mitch and embark on the next chapter at Mitchell Katz Winery.”
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Katz died July 21, when a car collided with his SUV when he was attempting to change lanes on East Avenue. A Livermore Police Department investigation alleged that Emilio Cruz, a 27-year-old man from Stanislaus County, lost control while driving erratically. In February, Cruz was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
Katz opened his eponymous winery in 1998 and named it after his 96-year-old grandfather, who devoted more than 50 years to home winemaking, according to the winery’s website. The winery is “dedicated exclusively to single-vineyard wines that capture the essence of each vineyard.” When he passed, tributes flooded in praising him as an excellent winemaker, boss, father, and community member.
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