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An Unpretentious Winery in Rural Oakville, California |
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In 1992 Gavin Newsom started a San Francisco wine shop, PlumpJack, with the financial help of billionaire Gordon Getty, a family friend.
The name PlumpJack, given to many of Newsom’s enterprises, is intended to evoke the roguish spirit of Shakespeare’s character, Falstaff, nicknamed “Plump Jack” by Queen Elizabeth I.
Many first-time visitors, aware of Getty’s involvement, are surprised to discover that PlumpJack Winery is not a gargantuan, marble-floored palace. After traversing narrow roads that wind through thick vineyards, you’ll find an attractive but unpretentious room with a cozy bar.
When he took office in 2003, PlumpJack Owner Gavin Newsom was the youngest mayor of San Francisco in 100 years. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of California in 2010.