Category Archives: Wine

Remembering the Judgment of Paris

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Four people — Steven Spurrier, George Taber, Warren Winiarski and Bo Barrett — along with Violet Grgich, daughter of “Mike” Grgich — who were actively involved in the “Judgment of Paris” gathered on the stage of the Smithsonian Institution’s National … Continue reading →

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Journalists Who Live in Glass Houses . . .

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

We’ve been enjoying the journalistic reaction to Donald Trump’s last victory press conference.  The one where he boasted about having acquired the Kluge Winery, renaming it Trump Winery, and said it was “close to 2,000 acres” and near the “Thomas … Continue reading →

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Stag’s Leap to Celebrate (Again) Victory in the 1976 Judgment of Paris

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

In honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris this May, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars will release the 2013 vintage of its iconic S.L.V. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with a commemorative label replicating the original 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon … Continue reading →

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Terlato Wines to Rep Riondo Spago Nero Prosecco

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Terlato Wines was named exclusive marketing agent for Riondo Spago Nero Prosecco, one of the most popular and authentic DOC Proseccos from the Veneto region. “We are extremely pleased about our partnership with Riondo,” said William A. Terlato, CEO of … Continue reading →

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National Archives Exhibit Highlights Nation’s Two Views

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Joel Whitaker

Who knew? There’s more to see at the National Archives in Washington than the original Declaration of Independence and the original U.S. Constitution. A terrific exhibit opening today — weather permitting — features a number of exhibits from the Archives’ … Continue reading →

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Jackson Family Wines Buys Siduri Winery

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Joel Whitaker

Jackson Family Wines purchased Siduri Wines of Santa Rosa, Calif.  Terms weren’t disclosed. The agreement gives Adam Lee and his wife, Dianna, more time to make wine — something they’ve been doing for 20 years in a Santa Rosa industrial … Continue reading →

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