Fly on Wall Interview: Russian River’s Vinnie Cilurzo

January 20, 2011Fly on Wall Interview: Russian River's Vinnie CilurzoDear Client:Russian River Brewing Company was created in 1997 when Korbel Champagne decided to get into the craft beer business. Brewer Vinnie Cilurzo was hired as brewmaster, so when Korbel decided to get out of beer, they sold the brewery to Vinnie and his wife Natalie in 2002. Vinnie's Blind Pig brewery changed names to Russian River, and expanded in 2004, eventually moving to Santa Rosa. Vinnie is regarded as one