Monthly Archives: September 2017

90+ Cellars Offers Special Edition Napa Cabernet to Mark 150th Lot

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

90+ Cellars introduced a limited release wine to mark the brand’s 150th Lot — a significant milestone for a company that has never owned a vineyard, grown a single grape or taken on any major investment.

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Sonoma County Wine Auction Raises a Record $5.2 Million

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The money is going to Sonoma County charities focused on literacy, education, health and human services, the environment, and arts and culture. The auction tent buzzed with excitement with two lots that tied for the top lots of the day: … Continue reading →

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Ohio Wineries Jumped 51% in 5 Years, But Output Stayed the Same

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The number of wineries in Ohio surged 51%, to 265 in 2016 from 175 in 2012, a new economic impact study by Frank, Rimerman & Co. finds.  But the number of gallons produced remain flat at 1.23 million gallons, or … Continue reading →

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Coors Light Partners with Time Inc.

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

This sounds very cool:  Coors Light teamed up with Time Inc. to use virtual reality to bring fans of the University of Southern California Trojans to the field at LA Memorial Coliseum to see what it’s like inside the huddle … Continue reading →

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Cruzan Rum Donates $500,000 to Virgin Islands Hurricane Relief

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Cruzan Rum Distillery, based on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, today committed $500,000 to the Fund for the Virgin Islands to support relief and recovery from Hurricane Irma in the Territory. The donation brings to more than $1.6 … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants names Nicolas Kurban VP of Restaurants + Bars – East, and promotes Scott Gingerich VP of Restaurant + Bars – West.

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