Remembering Art Finkelstein
June 8, 2010
Art Finkelstein, founder of Whitehall Lane Winery, passed away Friday, May 28.
Art was a winemaker for 40 years, was an original support of Napa Valley Wine Auction, was ardently faithful to our local wine industry, and was an esteemed and admired part of our vintner community.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 13 at 11am at Congregation Beth Sholom located at 1455 Elm Street in Napa. Read more about Art’s life.
“Creating music from an instrument, ceramics from a lump of clay, or a great meal from fresh foods all represent forms of art to me. But to take grape vines, farm them to produce the highest quality fruit and then turn them into wine… well, this process gets me closer to and more appreciative of whatever higher power there may be out there than anything else. It has to be the most complete and challenging of all art forms. I continue to be amazed by it.” – Art Finkelstein
