Category Archives: Wine

Coravin, Inc. Launches New Pivot Wine Preservation Series

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Coravin, Inc., the premier global wine technology company, announced the debut of the Coravin Pivot+ Wine Preservation System, an extension of its Pivot Series that combines preservation with aeration. First introduced in November 2020, the Pivot Series features a specially … Continue reading →

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Wines of Chile Says $10-$15 Segment Grew 5.7%, Launches Sustainability Plan

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. imports of Chilean wine performed particularly well in the $10-$15 segment, growing 5.7% in 2020. Growth also proved to be more stable than that of other wine imports during the same period, Wines of Chile USA said. Aurelio Montes … Continue reading →

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Up to 50% of French Winegrapes May Be Lost After Freeze

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

About 80% of vineyards in France’s primary wine growing areas are expected to lose 25% to 50% of the grapes, according to the European Committee of Wine Companies after a severe frost earlier in April followed an unusual warm spell … Continue reading →

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St. Supéry Donates $100,000 to Napa Disaster Fund

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery said it will donate more than  $100,000 to the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund through proceeds from the sale of its 2020 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc. During the 2020 fires, the COVID … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Menus Feature Woodford Reserve, Jackson Family Wines

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Churchill Downs Racetrack announced the official menus of the 147th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, with a special twist to help fans nationwide celebrate from home.  Woodford Reserve and wines from Jackson Family Wines are featured. For the first time, foodies everywhere … Continue reading →

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Low to Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Cataracts

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Low to moderate alcohol consumption appears to be associated with a lower risk of requiring surgery for cataracts, finds a new study led by University College of London and Moorfields Biomedical Research Center researchers. T he study, published in Ophthalmology … Continue reading →

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