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The '''Trump Winery''' is an [[List_of_Albemarle_County_wineries|Albemarle County winery]]. | The '''Trump Winery''' is an [[List_of_Albemarle_County_wineries|Albemarle County winery]]. | ||
==History== | |||
The winery was opened in 1999 as '''Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards''' by [[Patricia Kluge]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards|url=http://www.klugeestate.com/|author=|work=Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=December 10, 2010}}</ref> It closed in 2010, with no one willing to bid the opening $19 million price for the 907 acre property.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Kluge Estate auction unsuccessful|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/08/kluge-estate-auction-unsuccessful-ar-704240/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|pageno=|printdate=December 8, 2010|publishdate=December 8, 2010|accessdate=December 10, 2010|cturl=}}</ref> | The winery was opened in 1999 as '''Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards''' by [[Patricia Kluge]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards|url=http://www.klugeestate.com/|author=|work=Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=December 10, 2010}}</ref> It closed in 2010, with no one willing to bid the opening $19 million price for the 907 acre property.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Kluge Estate auction unsuccessful|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/08/kluge-estate-auction-unsuccessful-ar-704240/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|pageno=|printdate=December 8, 2010|publishdate=December 8, 2010|accessdate=December 10, 2010|cturl=}}</ref> | ||
Real estate mogul and television reality star [[Donald Trump]] | Real estate mogul and television reality star [[Donald Trump]] expressed interest in purchasing the property and later did so.<ref>{{cite-hook|title='A step': Donald Trump wants all the Kluge properties|url=http://www.readthehook.com/88878/step-donald-trump-wants-all-kluge-properties|author=Hawes Spencer|pageno=|printno=1008|printdate=|publishdate=February 16, 2011|accessdate=February 18, 2011}}</ref> and Trump on October 4, 2011 celebrated the grand reopening of the winery, which was rebranded with his name.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Trump, governor celebrate winery grand reopening|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/business/2011/oct/04/trump-governor-celebrate-winery-grand-opening-ar-1359098/|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=October 4, 2011|accessdate=August 21, 2012|cturl=}}</ref><ref name=WP>{{cite web|title=Trump in talks to buy socialite Kluge's Charlottesville vineyard and estate|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/16/AR2011021606988.html|author=Annie Gowen and Steve Yanda|work=|publisher=The Washington Post|location=|publishdate=17 Feb 2011|accessdate=25 June 2012}}</ref> | ||
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In the summer of 2013, Trump began the process of getting a special use permit to install a golf course at the property. However, the property is under conservation easement. <ref>{{cite web|title=Trump golf course misses deadline with incomplete application|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/15803-trump-golf-course/|author=Brian Wheeler|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=September 3, 2013|accessdate=September 3, 2013}}</ref> The Virginia Outdoors Foundation has stated they do not believe the golf course will be consistent with the terms of the easement. <ref>{{cite web|title=Trump golf course under more scrutiny|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/16559-trump-golf-course-under-more-scrutiny/|author=Brian Wheeler|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=November 17, 2013|accessdate=November 18, 2013}}</ref> | |||
==Location== | ==Location== |
Revision as of 10:49, 18 November 2013
Trump Winery | |
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Type | Winery |
Founded | 1999 |
Founder | Patricia Kluge |
Headquarters | Charlottesville |
Employees | |
Website | www.trumpwinery.com |
The Trump Winery is an Albemarle County winery.
History
The winery was opened in 1999 as Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards by Patricia Kluge. [1] It closed in 2010, with no one willing to bid the opening $19 million price for the 907 acre property.[2]
Real estate mogul and television reality star Donald Trump expressed interest in purchasing the property and later did so.[3] and Trump on October 4, 2011 celebrated the grand reopening of the winery, which was rebranded with his name.[4][5]
This article documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses. |
In the summer of 2013, Trump began the process of getting a special use permit to install a golf course at the property. However, the property is under conservation easement. [6] The Virginia Outdoors Foundation has stated they do not believe the golf course will be consistent with the terms of the easement. [7]
Location
Trump Winery is located at 3550 Blenheim Road
Coordinates: 37°56′21″N 78°29′54″W / 37.939146°N 78.498239°W
References
- ↑ Web. Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards, Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyards, retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ↑ Web. Kluge Estate auction unsuccessful, Brandon Shulleeta, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, December 8, 2010, retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ↑ Web. 'A step': Donald Trump wants all the Kluge properties, Hawes Spencer, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, February 16, 2011, retrieved February 18, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Trump, governor celebrate winery grand reopening, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, October 4, 2011, retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ Web. Trump in talks to buy socialite Kluge's Charlottesville vineyard and estate, Annie Gowen and Steve Yanda, The Washington Post, 17 Feb 2011, retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ↑ Web. Trump golf course misses deadline with incomplete application, Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, September 3, 2013, retrieved September 3, 2013.
- ↑ Web. Trump golf course under more scrutiny, Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, November 17, 2013, retrieved November 18, 2013.