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Ginevra Altomara Appointed Trade Marketing Director for Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners

NEWS RELEASE   NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – March 2, 2021 – Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners (DVWP) is excited to announce the appointment of Ginevra Altomara to the newly created position of trade marketing director. In this role, Altomara will report to DVWP Vice President of Marketing Kate McManus to oversee trade, retail and digital […]

March 3, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Leading wine industry logistics provider, Vintners Logistics, names new Chief Operating Officer

NEWS RELEASE   Kennewick, Washington. A new Chief Operating Officer will join the executive team at Vintners Logistics at the beginning of April. Lisa Petersen has been announced as the head of operations, a new position for the wine industry’s leading provider of logistics, warehousing and transportation solutions.   Petersen brings more than 25 years […]

March 3, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Carletto Marche Red Blend (Italy)

2018 Carletto Marche Red Blend (Italy)   63% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon   Juicy cherry, mocha, and spice. Soft and smooth with nice acidity and balance.   Enjoyable!   Purchased on sale for $8.78 (originally $14.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

March 2, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

MARCH 2, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS SipSource Issues 2020 Annual Report Detailing Improved Depletion Trends in 2020 and Predicting “COVID Hangover” in 2021 Serial Vintner/Dealmaker Bill Foley Looks for Carveouts With New SPAC Tariffs Put The Screws To Wine And Spirits Sales New Container Sizes Approved for Alcoholic Beverages: Keeping Track of the TTB’s Attempts to Regulate Container Sizes […]

March 2, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Foley Appoints Eric Baugher to Head Winemaker to Merus Estate

NEWS RELEASE   Following 27 harvests at Ridge Vineyards, Winemaker Eric Baugher heads to Foley Family Wines’ Napa property Merus to continue winemaking excellence   St. Helena, Calif., March 1, 2021 — Merus Estate, a premier Napa Valley winery known for its allocation-based cabernet sauvignon production, is proud to announce and welcome Eric Baugher, who […]

March 2, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Scheid Family Wines Welcomes Seasoned Additions to its Sales Team Coast to Coast

NEWS RELEASE   (SALINAS, CA) March 2, 2021—Scheid Family Wines based in Monterey County, California, is growing its family from coast to coast with two additions to the National Sales Team; Anthony Marzella, Northeast Regional Sales Manager; and Nancy Chira-Garcia, Sales Representative for Monterey. With decades of experience between them, these team members each bring […]

March 2, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

MARCH 1, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS A close look at the Vintage Wine Estate acquisition path that’s led to its upcoming public offering Discover 2021 Consumer Trends! Participate now in Silicon Valley Bank’s Annual DTC survey Online wine sales continue to grow, but can they — or should they — replace local shops? Wine Embraces an Online Future California’s […]

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

Jo Landon Melonix (France)

100% Melon de Bourgogne (aka “Muscadet) grapes.   Honeydew melon, apple, herbs, and slate/mineral finish. Nice acidity.   Really nice!   Purchased on sale for $15.99 (originally $19.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

February 28, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS 9th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Orion Imports Challenge to Calif Law Building Bridges: Wine Innovators Pave The Way For Future Generations (possible paywall) Profits, sustainability potential in specialty foods/beverages say North Coast event speakers COVID Variants! Mutations! Strains! Why so many versions of basically the same thing popping up every day in different […]

February 26, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2017 Bodegas Olivares Altos de la Hoya Monastrell (Jumilla D.O.P., Spain)

2017 Bodegas Olivares Altos de la Hoya Monastrell (Jumilla D.O.P., Spain)   ~90% Monastrell, ~10% Garnacha   Earthy, oaky, tobacco on the nose….plum and dark fruits and spice on the palate.   Purchased on sale for $12.99 ( originally $15.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

February 25, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More