Meet The Co Founder & Winemaker ~ Jelu Estate ~ Duncan Killiner
May 30 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM142 N Orlando Ave #700, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
~ Dana from The International Wine Company Presents ~
Meet the co-founder and Wine Maker for Jelu Estate Wines
San Juan, where Jelu Estate is based, is around 100 miles north of Mendoza. The company was established there in 2002. Duncan Killiner, the company's co-founder and winemaker, frequently discusses the unique environment of the Zonda Valley. When Duncan was in his twenties, he became known as a "flying winemaker," consulting for vineyards all around the globe. During that time, they worked 80 harvests. He stopped in Uruguay for a while before taking a position in Mendoza, Argentina, in 2002. After working there for six months, he saw Argentina for what it was truly capable of. Duncan gets his grapes from places like San Juan's Zonda Valley and Patagonia, both of which practice organic farming methods. January (the southern hemisphere's equivalent of July) is grape harvest time, which is earlier than the norm for the region. Duncan does this so that the wines end up with just the right amount of acidity and alcohol after fermentation is complete. Duncan's passion for winemaking and the San Juan region's natural beauty come through in the vibrant, vivacious wines made in the high-elevation glacial valley.
Duncan will be pouring at 6:00pm
You may arrive early for a glass of bubbles
Lineup Includes
Jelu Torrontes Zonda Valley
Jelu Pinot Noir Neuquen
Jelu Syrah San Juan Zonda Valley
Jelu Malbec Zonda Valley
Tasting includes Four 3 oz pours
$25
Chopped Salad + Empanadas (optional add on)
$18 (serves one)
$25 (serves two)
Food Pairing Available While Supplies Last
Pre Purchase is strongly encouraged
* vegetarian options available
*Gratuity is Not Included