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2017 Druid Hills Pinot Noir by Alexis George Wine Cellars (Lodi, CA)

2017 Druid Hills Pinot Noir by Alexis George Wine Cellars (Lodi, CA).   Lots of earthiness and toasted oak on the nose…juicy cherries and ripe red fruits on the palate. So smooth!   Lovely and very enjoyable!   Purchased online directly from the winery. -B #blackownedbusiness

September 27, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS West Coast Winemakers Face Up to Smoke Taint Reality Beverage Alcohol and the Pandemic Consumer COVID Comfort Level ticks up on most leisure activities U.S. Supreme Court To Decide If A Texas Law Interfering With Interstate Commerce Can Stand U.S. Shoppers Shift Shopping Strategies to Brace for Recessionary Effects Power shut-offs are in […]

September 25, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2019 Kidia Sauvignon Blanc (D.O. Valle del Loncomilla, Chile)

2019 Kidia Sauvignon Blanc (D.O. Valle del Loncomilla, Chile)   Lemongrass, citrus, fruity, and refreshing! Really easy drinking Sauvignon Blanc for a great deal!   Purchased for $5.99 from Trader Joe’s in Cary, NC). -B

September 24, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Feds charge man with using Woodbridge vineyard as right-wing militia training camp Surprising silver lining to COVID-19 in US on-premise Playing Favorites with Wine Allocations Food kits, crop protection are now top Foodtech/Agtech VC investment trends Power shut-offs are in your future. Keep crush moving. Click to reserve your generator NOW! (Sponsored) ICYMI […]

September 24, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS COVID boom is still boosting off-premise AlcBevs Sonoma County Wine Auction raises $1.2 million Backlogged smoke taint tests cause chaos for Calif Wineries (possible paywall) Black Instagram wine influencer says industry diversity support is only skin deep Ohio’s 21st Amendment Enforcement Action, is there more than meets the eye? Hard seltzer now accounts […]

September 23, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2017 Teruzzi & Puthod Terre di tufi (Toscana IGT, Italy)

2017 Teruzzi & Puthod Terre di tufi (Toscana IGT, Italy).   Barrique fermented and aged in new French oak.   Toasted oak, apple, pineapple, slate. Nice full mouthfeel. Smooth and elegant. Delicious!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $26.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

September 22, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS The Oregon Wine Industry Reports Record 2019 Results ‘Wet ashtray’ wine grapes left to birds as fires choke West Coast vineyards When Wine Pros Lose Smell and Taste to COVID-19 Why Covid-19 Patients Are Suffering From Distorted and Phantom Smells Sovos: Wine DtC Shipments and Off-Premise Retail (August 2020 Special Report) Caution: Consumer […]

September 22, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Wine Industry Affected by Wildfires Seeks Extension of Disaster Payment Program

NEWS RELEASE   SACRAMENTO, Sept. 21, 2020 – With growers and winemakers facing unprecedented losses from the devastating West Coast wildfires, leaders of 10 wine industry groups are seeking help from Congress to obtain immediate disaster relief.   Specifically, they are requesting an extension of the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) to cover […]

September 22, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Smoke and Mirrors: Fixing a Fiery Vintage $14 Billion More For Farmers Hit By COVID-19, grapes included Recalling Justice Ginsburg as a Champion of the Wine Industry Wine meme update: Let’s not forget about premiumization The pandemic is accelerating retailer AR/VR and other emerging tech adoption Power shut-offs are in your future. Keep […]

September 21, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

CAWG Statement on USDA Adding Winegrapes to Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2

NEWS RELEASE   SACRAMENTO, Sept. 18, 2020 – In response to today’s announcement that winegrapes are now eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) funds, California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) President John Aguirre issued the following statement:   “We are extremely pleased with the announcement by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

September 21, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More