Category Archives: Wine

Chronic Cellars Cans Sparkling Wine, Rose Wine

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Each 375ml can holds 2-1/2 glasses of wine, retails for $5.99 a can.  They are available in California now, more markets in 2020. The canned wine segment, which has grown +70% over the last 52 weeks, according to Nielsen.

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TTB Establishes New North Carolina Viti Area

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County” covers about 215 square miles.  It a brand new American Viticultural Area, and isn’t

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TTB Establishes New North Carolina Viti Area

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

“Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County” covers about 215 square miles.  It a brand new American Viticultural Area, and isn’t within any other AVA.  It’s effective Aug. 19. There are 14 commercial vineyards covering a total of approximately 70 … Continue reading →

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Pulido-Walker Buys Policy Estate

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Pulido-Walker proprietors Mark Pulido and Donna Walker purchased Carmen and Gail Policy’s Yountville Estate including the Policy Vineyard. The historic property’s residence, designed by esteemed architect Howard Backen, will be Mark and Donna’s new family home after their Mt. Veeder … Continue reading →

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Bonterra Launches New Brand

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Elysian Collection (“Elysian”) is a new, ultra-premium label from hand-selected lots of organically farmed grapes. The Elysian Collection offers elevated wines from certified organic grape. The collection’s inaugural wine is the 2016 Elysian Collection Merlot, a blend of organic … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards Chief Financial Officer, Rich Goward, notified the company he intends to retire by the end of 2019.  He will remain in his role until a successor is appointed.  Following his retirement as CFO, Goward will remain with … Continue reading →

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