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Meghan Rech Joins Castle Rock Winery

Castle Rock Winery is pleased to announce the appointment of Meghan Rech as Director of Winemaking with immediate effect. In this role, she succeeds Eric Laumann, who has elected to retire. A graduate of U.C. Davis in Viticulture and Enology, Meghan has fourteen years of wine-making experience, most recently at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in […]

June 2, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 1, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Some accuracy and lots of exaggeration in the reporting of wine industry data Most consumers are super wary about resuming lockdown activities including eating out North Coast wineries fight for survival amid the coronavirus pandemic Sonoma County puts a target on all its wineries by not identifying the one reporting 14 employees testing […]

June 1, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2017 Peirano Illusion (Lodi, CA)

2017 Peirano Illusion (Lodi, CA) A blend of old vine zin, merlot, petite sirah, and cab sauv. Toasty nose, violet, hint of cocoa. lots of juicy berries and maybe a little mild pepper. Super smooth. Enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $12.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

May 31, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

MAY 28, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Nielsen: Big wineries grab 70% of COVID sales – Table and sparkling wine continue off-premise surge – DtC average price declines State efforts to ease restrictions on to-go wine clash with Napa County regulations Ingredient Labeling: A Winemaker Strikes Back Across California, Wineries Are Reopening … Sort Of Millennial unemployment has suffered especially […]

May 28, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

MAY 27, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Wine premiumization battered by coronavirus No global AlcBev rebound until 2024 6th Circuit Denies Rehearing in Michigan Retail Shipping Case Wine Goes Up the Down Staircase: Wine Economist SVB’s Post-Covid Wine Business Map Calif wine grape growers may avoid glut, achieve sustainable acreage by 2022 Zachys’ Insurer Sues Shippers over “Cooked” Wine Advertise […]

May 27, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Bullish Chinese imported wine drinkers up purchase volume and spend on wine in wake of coronavirus

NEWS RELEASE   Bullish Chinese imported wine drinkers up purchase volume and spend on wine in wake of coronavirus   China’s 50 million drinkers of imported wine found more occasions to drink wine during the Covid-19 restrictions, and bought more wine using online retailers, according to a new report published this week by Wine Intelligence. […]

May 27, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Poderi Dal Nespoli Famoso (Rubicone IGT, Italy)

  2018 Poderi Dal Nespoli Famoso (Rubicone IGT, Italy) Big floral notes (honeysuckle, etc) jumping right out of the glass. Floral as well on the palate, plus some citrus and a clean, crisp finish. YUM! Purchased on sale for $9.99 (originally $12.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

May 26, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

MAY 26, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS US wine importers must not go back to old ways: Silicon Valley bank The huge COVID increase in online wine sales could be peaking Ingredient labeling: Time for US Wine to Follow the EU Boxed Wine Sales Surge Around The World And Will Keep Going US on-trade sales grow 25% as lockdowns are […]

May 26, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

MAY 22, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Wine Sales Defy Doom and Gloom: SVB Update 22% volume growth needed to rebalance the COVID-19 effect on alcohol sales: Nielsen CA ABC Emergency Rules Update Legal FAQs on Reopening CA Restaurants, Brewpubs, Bars and Tasting Rooms Why Wine Might Be a Wiser Investment Amid a Volatile Stock Market Fine wine after the […]

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

Vineyard Visibility: Michael David Winery Improves Results With Aerial Imaging

Article by Ceres Imaging   Despite the bucolic setting of the average vineyard, risk can be everywhere. Sun-dappled views through the vines can make for inspiring and great pictures. But for professional winemakers, those romantic scenes can hide the potential for drought, disease and pests that can disrupt production and, ultimately, impact business results.   […]

May 22, 2020 | Filed under Presented By | Read More