Category Archives: Wine

Jordan Winery Gives $1,000 Bonuses in Response to Tax Cut Bill

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

John Jordan, owner of Jordan Winery in Sonoma County said he gave all eligible winery employees a $1,000 bonus as a result of

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Vincent Indelicato Dies at 84

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

Vincent (Vince) Indelicato, who spent his childhood working in the Manteca cellars and vineyards of Delicato Family Vineyards, which had been founded by his father Gaspare Indelicato and his uncle Sebastiano Luppino, in 1924, died Dec. 17. He was 84

Currently in its fourth-generation of family members, Delicato has grown to rank among the top ten wineries in the United States in volume and farms over 3,800 acres of family-owned vineyards. Continue reading →

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Vintage Wine Acquires 3 Jayson Woodbridge Brands

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits will handle sales and marketing for Layer Cake; Vintage Wine Estates assumes those duties for Cherry Pie and If You See Kay.

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Sullivan Vineyards Sold to Investors in Bankruptcy Proceedings

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The buyer is Vite USA, which purchased the winery and its 23-acre estate vineyard. The good news: “The sale will allow us to pay off claims in full,”

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A D.C. Wine Auction Raises $200,000 for California Wildfire Victims

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The auction was in support of North Bay Fire Relief, and sought to support people whose lives have been disrupted by the northern California wildfires. The event was hosted by the California State Society.  WineAmerica and Wine Institute played a … Continue reading →

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Barefoot Bubbly Bus Heads Toward NYC New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Barefoot Bubbly is traveling across America, partnering with local organizations that celebrate individuality, embrace inclusiveness, and embody Barefoot’s unique spirit. Barefoot will also offer a

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