Category Archives: Wine

Terlato Buys Klipsun Vineyards of Washington

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Terlato Wines International has added Klipsun Vineyards to its stable, which includes such Napa Valley brands as Chimney Rock, Greystone Cellars and Jack Nicklaus Wines.  Terms weren’t disclosed. “It’s been 35 years.  I’m tired,” explained Patricia Gelles, Klipsun’s owner and … Continue reading →

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How One Big Deal Triggered a Major Scramble In the North Coast Wine Industry

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

E&J Gallo Winery’s purchase of Stagecoach Vineyards in the Napa Valley sent a shock wave through the North Coast wine industry. The sale pulled 600 prime cabernet sauvignon acres off the market and triggered a new vineyard buying spree that … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Vintners Raise $794,500 in Barrel Auction

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sonoma County Vintners raised a record $794,500 in the third annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction April 21, as 90 one-of-a-kind wine lots were auctioned off.  More than 250 members of the wine trade and media attended the live auction at … Continue reading →

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Excelsior Wines Releases Trivento White Orchid

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s an innovative blend from Trivento, a Mendoza, Argentine, estate, and is priced at $11 retail. White Orchid reflects a subtle yet discernible shift in style in terms of Torrontes, with the interplay between the two grape varieties delivering a … Continue reading →

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Fetzer Relies on Worms to Clean Process Water

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Fetzer Vineyards is relying on billions of worms to clean up the winery’s process water. And here’s the good part:  The California vintner’s worms – which work in tandem with microbes to digest contaminants in greywater – are at the … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Bay Sponsors J Class Sailing Association

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Cloudy Bay (Moët Hennessy), the New Zealand wine, became the principal partner of the J Class Association. Originally designed to compete for the America’s Cup in the 1930s, the J Class yachts are considered some of the most beautiful boats ever built. … Continue reading →

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