Category Archives: Wine

Napa/Sonoma Wildfires 91% Contained

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Finally, a bit of good news from California.  Those Wine Country fires in Napa and Sonoma County are 91% contained, according to CalFire.  More good news:  Rain is expected to dump 0.1-0.3 inches

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Zonin1821 Redesigns Prosecco Cuvee Label

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The new label is larger, features a clean-cut bar of teal offset against the dark bottle.  This, the Italian winery says, should update its classic look to one that is contemporary and elegant, while maintaining its distinctive character. 

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Gretchen Carlson to Address Women of the Vine & Spirits

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Women of the Vine & Spirits, the world’s leading membership alliance dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of women in the alcohol beverage industry, announced today Gretchen Carlson will be a keynote speaker at its fourth annual Women of the … Continue reading →

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Florida Lawyers Create Firm Focused on Bev/Al

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Robert F. and Marbet Lewis have joined with noted litigator and white-collar criminal defense lawyer Alexander F. Fox to create a law firm that marries full service with individual

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Truett-Hurst Sales Fall 16% in Year

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The company attributed the decline to $22.2 million to the fact a retail exclusive project with a national retailer in 2016 wasn’t repeated in FY 2017.  But there’s more:  sales related to two other

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California Wildfire Destroy More Wineries

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The news from Northern California, where wildfires are raging, is just awful.  Among the wineries destroyed:  Helena View Johnston Vineyards, Segassia Vineyard, Signorello Estate Vineyards, VinRoc, White Rock Vineyards, Ancient Oak Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, Frey Vineyards Roy Estate, Patland Vineyards, … Continue reading →

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