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AUGUST 4, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Milla Handley, the “Pioneer Queen” of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir and Handley Cellars Founder, Dies of COVID-19 at 68 “Generic.com” Brands get US Supreme Court Trademark Registration Protection Wine, Coronavirus, & the Falling Dollar As Wine Country harvest approaches, farmworkers continue to pay high pandemic price Growth of Cab Franc, Syrah/Shiraz outshine rose’, lead […]

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Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance Honors Alma Rosa’s Richard Sanford as 2020 Vintner of the Year

NEWS RELEASE   (August 3, 2020; Buellton, Calif.) Bob and Barb Zorich, proprietors of Alma Rosa Winery, are pleased to announce that winery founder Richard Sanford has been named 2020 Vintner of the Year by the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance. On August 11 at 5:15 pm PST, wine author, expert and critic Matt Kettman […]

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AUGUST 3, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Wine.com Seeks Funding at Valuation of More Than $1 Billion Facing 60% hit to key sales channels, smaller wineries need to stash cash, cherish loyal consumers: Moramarco A Beverage Alcohol Tariff War Of 2020 May Not Yet Be Over Alcohol SKUs drop at supermarkets (along with most other categories). Will this COVID effect […]

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2018 Gouguenheim Estaciones Malbec (Valle de Uco, Tupungato, Argentina)

2018 Gouguenheim Estaciones Malbec (Valle de Uco, Tupungato, Argentina)   Floral/violet nose….fruit-forward cherry, plum…smooth tannins. Easy drinking!   Purchased on sale for $9.99 (originally $14.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

August 2, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JULY 31, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Wine off-premise dollar sales growth up 19.7%, still lags spirits up 29.3%: Nielsen Can Hip Hop Help Solve Wine’s Millennial Problem? DtC wine sales up 29% in H1 2020 over 2019: Sovos Champagne losing its fizz as global pandemic clobbers sales Vital tasks every winery must do to supercharge their DIY marketing Streamlining […]

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Wines of South Africa USA Calls for Support of South African Wine Industry in Crisis

NEWS RELEASE   Renewed South African alcohol ban a potential devastation for wine industry   New York, NY, July 30, 2020 – Wines of South Africa (WOSA) USA, the industry association that promotes the exports of South African wine, is calling on members of the wine trade, media and consumers to support the South African […]

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2016 Original House Wine Mountain Merlot (Walla Walla, Washington)

2016 Original House Wine Mountain Merlot (Walla Walla, Washington)   Woody and herb nose, lots of big juicy red fruits…plum, jammy, etc.   Easy drinking! Imbibed while spending time in CO several weeks ago.   Purchased for $9.99 from Great Vines Liquors in Aurora, CO (using the Drizly app……..hope no one stole my data….). -B

July 30, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JULY 30, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Second-quarter GDP plunged by worst-ever 32.9% amid virus-induced shutdown Food & beverages out-perform 2020’s B2C “most loved” categories The sham and hypocrisy behind the three-tier system Parents with children forced to do school at home are drinking more Phylloxera Breakthrough Brings Hope to Vineyards Streamlining a Large Custom Crush Operation for Clients and Cellar […]

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Scheid Family Wines Announces New Hire Tim Wera, National Chain Account Manager

NEWS RELEASE   MONTEREY,CA, JULY 30, 2020 – Scheid Family Wines is pleased to welcome Tim Wera as a National Account Manager on its Chain Team. Reporting to John Holder, VP of Sales, Wera is responsible for managing the Kroger, Target, Meijer, Spartan Nash, and U.S. Commissary chain accounts within the Scheid Family Wines national […]

July 30, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Doug Frost Shares His Passion For Beaujolais In New Video Series

NEWS RELEASE   The eleven-part program will cover topics including terroir, winemaking and the ten Crus that comprise the renowned region   NAPA, CA (July 29, 2020)—Fine wine importer Quintessential, in partnership with Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, announces a new 11-part Beaujolais video series hosted by Doug Frost MS, MW, featuring some of the industry’s […]

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