Profile of Le Chene Owner Juan Alonso and the Le Chene Wine Cellars
As Featured in LA Eater MagazineA New Piece in LA Eater about
Le Chene and its extensive Wine Collection
Pictured above: Bottles on a shelf in Le Chene’s Wine Cellar
In a recent profile in the esteemed publication, LA Eater, Senior Editor, Farley Elliott wrote a magnificent piece on Le Chene’s owner, Juan Alonso, and the extensive wine collection at Le Chene, which he describes as “what is likely the most affordable and deep wine cellar anywhere in Southern California”.
And that’s just a tidbit of what he wrote.
Mr. Elliott goes on to regale readers about Juan’s personal history as well as Le Chene’s history, its wine, its food, its vineyards and so much more.
We invite you to read the article and learn more by clicking here.
Some Images from the LA Eater Piece
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Le Chene’s Wine Book
Bottles on a shelf in Le Chene’s Wine Cellar
Bottles In Le Chene’s Wine Cellar
Bottles on a shelf in Le Chene’s Wine Cellar – 2
Controlled Chaos in Le Chene’s Wine Cellar
Steak au Poivre and Wine on Table at Le Chene
Shrimp Escoffier at Le Chene
Table Setting at Le Chene
Filet Mignon au Poivre at Le Chene
Claudia and Juan Alonso
Juan Alonso in Le Chene’s Vineyard
Juan Alonso looking into the Wine Cellar at Le Chene
Juan Alonso on his Jeep
Le Chene’s Back Dining Room – 2
Le Chene’s Back Dining Room
Old Wine Bottles on Display at Le Chene
About Alonso Family Vineyard
Juan Alonso at the Alonso Family Vineyard – Agua Dulce, CA
Juan Alonso, owner and head chef of the renowned French Restaurant, Le Chene for almost 40 years, began operating Alonso Family Vineyard in 1995.
Against the advice of many who thought the region was unsuitable for a high quality vineyard, Juan has persevered and continued to grow the fine reputation of Alonso Family Vineyard and gone on to produce award winning wine ever since.
Through a partnership with Jasper Dickson, of Angeleno Wine Company, Alonso Family Vineyard has broadened its reach and is bringing ever more award winning wines to a wider audience.
As Jasper says, “There are no words to articulate the stunning beauty of the vineyard in the early morning during harvest. It is still cold enough to see your breath and you need to wear gloves, even though it’s summer. Juan is the heart and soul of Angeleno. We consider him Angeleno’s real winemaker, as the character of his vineyard is what shines through in our wines.”
