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JULY 1, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Farewell to the Cult of the Somm Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Shipping Essentials: How to Get a License The Way We Buy Wine Now Alcohol ads now try to appeal to all genders. Somehow, they’re still sexist [paywall?] Farmworker advocates renew call for extreme heat rules after Oregon laborer dies Consumer confidence plateaus well below […]

July 1, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Goose Gap is Washington’s 19th American Viticultural Area

NEWS RELEASE   Goose Gap features east-west orientation with vineyards on north and northeast slopes   SEATTLE (June 30, 2021)—Goose Gap is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rule for Goose Gap AVA tomorrow, July 1, 2021, to officially define it as […]

July 1, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Kayla Berthoud Joins La Prenda Team as Director of Operations

NEWS RELEASE   SONOMA, CA (June 30, 2021) — Kayla Berthoud has joined La Prenda Vineyards team as their Director of Operations (DTC). With extensive experience and knowledge of both sides of the wine industry (winemaking and wine business) Kayla is excited to open the new La Prenda Tasting Room, implementing a DTC program including […]

July 1, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 30, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 5: Looking Ahead Constellation Brands loss narrows as sales squeak past estimates Is alcohol in wine rising? New data released Oregon farmworker dies at worksite during heat wave The Calif Drought Went From Bad to Terrible In Just 4 Months Bye, Bye Wine Direct: The Quick Books of wine […]

June 30, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Mountain Squeeze Juicy IPA from Tivoli Brewing Company (Colorado)

Enjoyed while on vacation in Colorado last week!  -B

June 29, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 21, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Grape insurance fraud allegations, smoke taint damages to oak tanks, and the perils of handshake deals play out in Lake County courtroom What tourism downturn? Napa wineries report off-the-charts demand for $500-plus tastings [paywall?] Fire Season Approaching: Assessing Smoke Taint Has No Simple Answers As We Celebrate Juneteenth, a Reflection on the Wine […]

June 21, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2019 The Atom Cabernet Sauvignon (California)

2019 The Atom Cabernet Sauvignon (California)   Cedar chest & plum on the nose….tastes really sweet to me on the palate. Super creamy & juicy, with some mocha and dark chocolate-covered cherry.   Could be some residual sugar in this (shrugs).   Not as balanced as I prefer. Wouldn’t buy this again. -B

June 20, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 18, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS How drinks brands can make a success of DTC Planning, reservations, appointments: In a post-COVID drinking world, spontaneity will be gone [paywall?] Juneteenth 2021: Most banks will be open this year By-appointment tasting room visitors almost 2X as likely to join your club than drop-ins AVA Avalanche The Quick Books of wine DTC […]

June 18, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2020 Cave La Comtadine Côtes du Rhône Rosé (France)

2020 Cave La Comtadine Côtes du Rhône Rosé (France)   100% Grenache   Herbs and citrus on the nose….similar characteristics plus maybe some tart wild strawberries through the palate.   Lovely!   Purchased on sale for $11.99 (originally $19.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

June 17, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

JUNE 17, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Restaurant sales continue improvement in May but guest traffic worsens From Bordeaux wine to jamón and Parmesan—what the EU-U.S. tariffs truce means for consumers Calif: Regulators approve emergency rules to allow halt of Russian River diversions for thousands of water right holders This is how bad the Western US drought has gotten over […]

June 17, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More