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2016 Château Saint-Sulpice Bordeaux (France)

2016 Château Saint-Sulpice Bordeaux (France).   70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc.   Violet nose. Cherry, leather, and spice on the palate. Good acidity. Smooth. Nice!   Purchased on sale for $12.99 (originally $18.99) from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, NC.

January 26, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JANUARY 24, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Rodney Strong spills 96,000 gallons of wine into Russian River Million-liter Italian wine fraud uncovered Alcohol-related deaths are climbing, especially for women. U.S. Economic Confidence at Highest Point Since 2000 Why California is banning chlorpyrifos How A New Breed Of PR Firms Is Selling Lies Online Boutique winemakers: Save time and effort this […]

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

2016 Martin Codax Ergo Rojo red blend (Spain)

2016 Martin Codax Ergo Rojo red blend (Spain).   Blend of Monastrell, Syrah, and Tempranillo.   Spicy nose. Tart black cherry, blackberry, and spice. Smooth tannins. Nice!   Purchased on sale for $11.99 (originally $19.99) from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, NC. -B

January 23, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JANUARY 23, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Wine DTC Hits Record $3.2 Billion in 2019 Amid Slowing Growth OK Supreme Court: Alcohol distribution law unconstitutional Barefoot Wine Joins Hard Seltzer Game With Wine-Based Beverage DTC: Bottles over $100 were up 15% by volume in 2019: Sovos Napa Pricing Risks Alienating Consumers Wine tariff update: Does anyone have any idea what’s […]

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

Masseto Estate Announces New Executive Team

NEWS RELEASE   New York, NY, January 22, 2020 – Giovanni Geddes da Filicaja, CEO of Masseto, Italy’s most collectible estate wine, has announced today the new executive team of Masseto Estate, which will see Tim Banks as the new Sales & Marketing Director, alongside Axel Heinz, who continues his commitment as Estate Director.   […]

January 23, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JANUARY 22, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Napa Vineyard vernal pool dispute turns ugly Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Owners Buy Napa’s Flora Springs Winery The Great American Millennial Moderation “Nobody Knows Anything About What Sells Wine”: Randall Grahm How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics Consumers say brands are trying too hard to appear altruistic Boutique winemakers: Save time […]

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

Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards Appoints Vida DeLong Vice President, Direct-to-Consumer Sales

NEWS RELEASE   DeLong To Lead DTC Programs for Far Niente, Dolce, Nickel & Nickel, EnRoute and Bella Union Wineries   Oakville, Calif. January 21, 2020 — Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards (FNFWV), announced today the appointment of Vida DeLong to the role of Vice President, Direct to Consumer Sales. A 26-year veteran […]

January 22, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Moselland Rheinhessen Riesling Qualitätswein (Germany)

2018 Moselland Rheinhessen Riesling Qualitätswein (Germany).   Honeysuckle and citrus. Sweet, but with a clean finish. Nicely balanced. Yum!   Purchased on sale for $12.50 (originally $16.99) from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, NC.

January 21, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JANUARY 21, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS US wine market is both growing and slowing Tariff Threats Pull Back from the Brink Intimidation and shame are holding wine back These are all the other things holding wine back Holiday online & non-store sales nearly double in 2019 over 2018 Lesson for wineries?: This craft brew pub thrives, thanks to a […]

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

JANUARY 20, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Smoke taint lawsuit moved to U.S. court, court drops Vintage Wine Estates, Kunde action continues. Tariff uncertainty hitting finances of importers & retailers Blackrock increases stake in TWE DtC brings in 60% of winery sales, but only 18% have full-time data people to look after that Where biggest threats to wine are coming […]

January 20, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More