Category Archives: Wine

Wines of Tejo, Portugal, Sharpen Focus on U.S.

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Wines of Tejo is stepping up efforts to crack the U.S. market.  A key feature of the 2017 program includes a major presence at the USA Trade Tasting in New York May 16/17, 2017.  “Twelve wineries will be exhibiting, showcasing … Continue reading →

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Henriot Acquires Majority Stake in Oregon Vineyard

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Maisons & Domaines Henriot said it acquired majority ownership of Beaux Freres Vineyard, a leading producer of Oregon Pinot Noir.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Founder Michael G. Etzel will be president of the unit with his son, Mike D. Etzel as … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Thirty years after founding his namesake winery, Jayson Pahlmeyer has appointed his daughter Cleo Pahlmeyer as president of Pahlmeyer Winery. Cleo heads the family’s collection of wines, including Pahlmeyer, Jayson and Wayfarer, plus their estate vineyards in Napa Valley and … Continue reading →

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Rioja Intros a Trade Toolkit

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Rioja USA introduced the Rioja Trade Portal is a first-of-its-kind information resource developed for the wine industry to discover, learn about, obtain tools and connect with various facets of Rioja.  The trade portal includes: Educational materials, such as downloadable maps, … Continue reading →

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Crowdfunded, Super Growth New Zealand Startup Invivo Launching in U.S., Signs Kroger

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Invivo Wines, now one of the world’s fastest growing wine brands, growing to 1.5 million bottles in 2017 from just 12,000 bottles in 2014, partnered with Seaview Imports to launch Invivo Sauvignon Blanc, Invivo Pinot Noir and a collaboration with … Continue reading →

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Alton Wine Academy Unveils Wine Rating Score Sticker

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Alton Wine Academy unveiled this morning its wine rating score sticker based on its Alton MC Ratings. Both the sticker and the MC Ratings are patent pending. The sticker consists of two parts. The upper part has multiple layers of … Continue reading →

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