Domenick "Cookie" Bianco (left) and Bruce Obbink in 2012

California table grape industry honours the life and legacy of Domenick “Cookie” Bianco

2026-11-10T03:08:00+00:00By

Industry pioneer and CTGC founding commissioner leaves an enduring legacy of leadership and service

  • California table grape industry honours the life and legacy of Domenick “Cookie” Bianco

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