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2017 Ryan Patrick Redhead Red (Washington)

2017 Ryan Patrick Redhead Red (Washington)   59% Cab Sauvignon, 14% Mourvèdre, 12% Syrah, 9% Grenache, 6% Malbec   Toasted oak…followed by dark cherry and cocoa, herbs. Insanely smooth!   Purchased on sale for $12.99 (originally $16.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

February 11, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Calif 2020 grape harvest CRUSHED by smoke, warm weather Tennessee legislation represents the biggest attack on DTC shipping in our lifetime Bitter Feud in Sta. Rita Hills Wine Country: Will the county rein in the skunky smell from outdoor pot farms? Black entrepreneur breaks into France’s exclusive champagne club Hard seltzer ‘fatigue’? Babe […]

February 11, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS No/low-alcohol drinks consumption to rise 31% by 2024 Bespoke Capital’s Paul Walsh on Vintage Wine Estates SPAC: ‘we see a lot more scope for growth’ 15 Programs That Support a More Diverse Wine, Beer, and Spirits Industry Retailers uncork big profits with private label wine The Fine Line in Contracts The Blueprint For […]

February 10, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Acumen Napa Valley Appoints John Derr to the Position of Viticulturist and Grower Relations Representative

NEWS RELEASE   In addition to guiding the viticulture program at Acumen’s acclaimed Edcora and Attelas estate vineyards on Atlas Peak, Derr will help oversee the winery’s grape sales program.   NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – February 9, 2021 – Acumen Napa Valley is excited to announce the appointment of John Derr to the position of […]

February 10, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Bodegas Familia Chávarri Larchago Rosado (Rioja, Spain)

2019 Bodegas Familia Chávarri Larchago Rosado (Rioja, Spain)   Strawberry and orange peel with an interesting – almost bitter – stone fruit and maybe even a little spicy character on the finish.   14.5% abv, which is evident on the finish.   Different, but I liked it.   On sale $7.99 from Great Grapes in […]

February 9, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Sonoma County’s Foley Family Wines selling wholesale arm Epic Wine & Spirits to Southern Glazer’s Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 1: Solicitation of sales by unlicensed third-party providers The Monotony of Wine Monopolies New SSU scholarship aims for more wine industry diversity Analysis: AB InBev’s $1bn hard seltzer drive Wine sales spike at convenience […]

February 9, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Bloomberg reports Duckhorn preparing IPO (possible paywall) Treasury Wine urged to keep Penfolds amid three-way demerger speculation Richard A. Ward Fellowship created to honor late UC Davis alumnus in viticulture and enology How Constellation Brands is Embracing Consumer Trends The Deception and Duplicity Necessary to Defend the Three-Tier System Comfort with dining out […]

February 8, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2018 Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées (Applegate Valley, Oregon)

2018 Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées (Applegate Valley, Oregon).   70% Tannat, 30% Malbec   Co-fermentation with native yeasts and natural malolactic fermentation. Violets….juicy plum and dark fruits, earthy, herbaceous, and a little spice. Rich & luscious. Spectacular!   Received as a sample from the winery. Suggested retail $65. -B

February 7, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Online Boom Behind Uber’s Drizly Purchase Wine Access acquires Napa Valley merchant 750 wines Covid pandemic has boosted development of US alcohol ecommerce market by up to 5 years, claims new report For the Wine World, 2021 Brings Familiar Problems Sommeliers have been forced to pivot in the pandemic, and their futures remain […]

February 5, 2021 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY: Release of Wine Grape Crush Report, Experts Explain Market Impacts and How the Data from the Crush Report Can Be Deceiving

NEWS RELEASE   CONTACT: Steve Fredricks, President / Partner: (415) 847-0603: specialty: grapes and bulk wine throughout California and around the world Brian Clements, Vice President / Partner: (707) 495-8151: specialty: grapes throughout California, especially Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties Erica Moyer, Broker / Partner: (209) 988-7334: specialty: grapes from the San Joaquin and […]

February 5, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More