Robert “Bobby” Bianco, co-owner of Anthony Vineyards and a longtime member of Western Growers, passed away unexpectedly over the weekend at age 78. Bianco, recognized as one of the Coachella Valley’s most esteemed grape growers, was a driving force in the community. He was a staunch supporter of various youth and religious organizations, and through Anthony Vineyards, he employed thousands of Valley residents over the past 50 years.