Category Archives: Wine

Detroit Brewery Opens Rooftop Biergarden

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The biergarten is above Atwater Brewing’s century old brew house at 237 Joseph Campau.  Grand Opening is Thursday, May 18, beginning at 6:00 pm. The new rooftop will feature rotating taps offering a selection of Atwater beers with special emphasis … Continue reading →

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery Unveils New Sofia Minis

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Sofia brand, which revolutionized wine-in-a-can released Sofia Brut Rose and Brut Rose Minis. “This 2016 Sofia Brut Rosé is styled after my favorite sparkling Rosés of Loire and Alsace in France,” says Sofia Coppola. “I spend … Continue reading →

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Oregon Wine Experience Set for Aug. 21-27

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Oregon Wine Experience is back for its fourth annual gathering to celebrate everything Oregon, especially Oregon wine Aug. 21-27. Produced by the Asante Foundation, this essential destination experience within Oregon’s nationally acclaimed wine industry also showcases southern Oregon’s expanding … Continue reading →

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Willamette Valley Posts Lower Profit in Quarter, Sales Rise

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards earned $183,297, or 4 cents a share, in the first quarter, down from $408,995, or 8 cents a share, for the like prior-year period.  That’s a 55.2% decrease in profit, and that company attributed the decline to a bulk wine … Continue reading →

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Truett-Hurst Sales Rise 8.8% as Firm Reverses Loss

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The winery said sales in the third quarter were $5.4 million, up from $5.1 million a year earlier.  The company earned $55,000 in the period, reversing a year-earlier loss of $183,000. The sales gain was focused on the company’s wholesale … Continue reading →

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Vaunted French Champagne House Plants Vines in England

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The United Kingdom may be quitting the European Union, but at least one delightful vestige of the marriage will be left behind. The storied Taittinger champagne house this month planted its first vines in English soil. Read more here, from … Continue reading →

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