Category Archives: Wine

Lola Cellars Releases Newest Wine

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Lula Cellars, Philo, Calif., releases its newest wine, the 2014 Docker Hill Pinot Noir.  It also released three additional 2014 vintages: the 2014 Mendocino Pinot Noir, the 2014 Costa Vineyard Pinot, the 2014 Peterson Vineyard Pinot Noir. The 2014 Docker … Continue reading →

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Gallo Paid $180 Million for 130-Acre Stagecoach Vineyard

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s what the Napa Valley Register found when it looked at the deed. That’s almost $140,000 per acre, or $300,000 per acre for the 600 planted acres. Reportedly, Gallo also paid Dr. Jan Krupp an undisclosed additional sum for good … Continue reading →

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Washington State Wineries Get More Tasting Rooms

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Washington House approved and sent to Gov. Jay Inslee a bill increasing the number of off-site tasting rooms per employee to four from two.  The prime sponsor argued the additional rooms are needed so small wineries can expand their … Continue reading →

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Donald ‘Buddy’ Romano, Introduced Gallo to Chicago, Dies

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Donald and his brother, the late Michael Romano, ran Romano Brothers Beverage Co., and played a key role in introducing E&J Gallo wines to the Chicago market. “Looking back on the Gallo-Romano relationship, it’s almost a time capsule of a … Continue reading →

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CBrands Net Soars 45% on 12% Sales Gain, Boosts Payout 30%

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Constellation Brands this morning is reporting a 45% increase in net profit to $1.54 billion, or $7.52 a share, for all of fiscal 2017 as its sales rose 12% to $7.33 billion. It also announced a 30% increase in the … Continue reading →

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Southern Glazer’s Contribution to Aid 21,000 Pupils

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) said it committed $150 million to Florida’s Step Up For Students Scholarship Program for the 2017-18 school year, once again topping its own historical donations of the past few years. This year’s Southern … Continue reading →

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