Photo by Joel Ross Studios
a message from tina jones
Every summer as a kid , my family travelled overseas to visit our Italian relatives . I never imagined that , one day , my dad would return to Italy and that Italy , and specifically Tuscany , would become such an important part of the fabric of my life and of Banville & Jones . As a wine merchant , it is a great honour to be able to represent my family winery and help to nurture the seed that is the Tolaini Estate , from my father ’ s native homeland . My dad ’ s goal of making the best wine possible is a testament to his passion to be the very best you can be — no matter what path you choose in life . True to this philosophy , Tolaini Estate is quickly becoming the best that Tuscany has to offer .
The Tolaini tradition is ever-evolving . My sister now owns her own winery and is producing more than 25,000 cases per year ! Her rapid success is incredible , considering how many boutique wineries dot the Tuscan landscape . Many work their whole lives to garner success in North America , yet Lia Tolaini-Banville has rapidly achieved greatness that very few will ever see .
In this issue , I want to share Tuscany with all of you , from the pleasure of travelling the wine country , to some of its most exciting wines and winemakers . We hope that you are inspired to try products from this region that are new and old , and that you grow to appreciate this magnificent wine region as much as we do .
The Cellar Door honours Tuscany — from my family to yours . Cari Saluti !
P . S . If you love our cover , come into Banville & Jones to see more of Keith Levit ’ s photos on display starting March 1 .
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