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International Taste for America Whiskeys Drives Growth WASHINGTON, D.C. – The value of U.S. distilled spirits exports rose a robust 10.6 percent—up more than $67 million—to a total of $698.5 million in the first half of 2017 as compared with the same period in 2016, the Distilled Spirits Council reported today. In dollar […]
Lodi, CA. August 29, 2017 – Bob Highfill has been hired as the new Marketing and Communications Manager with the Lodi Winegrape Commission. Highfill will coordinate various marketing, communications, and public relations strategies, work on specific projects and fulfill daily demands for the Commission. “I am honored and excited to join the Lodi […]
Oregon wine case sales up 10%, generating 12% more sales revenue for 2016 MEDIA ALERT PORTLAND, August 29, 2017 – Oregon Wine Board released its Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report today, pointing to steady gains in many areas of the state’s wine industry. The annual report is an exhaustive study conducted by Southern […]
Healdsburg, CA, August 29, 2017 – Dutcher Crossing Winery today announced the appointment of Nick Briggs as winemaker. Briggs first joined Dutcher Crossing in 2012 working under the tutelage of founding winemaker Kerry Damskey. In his new role, Briggs will handle day-to-day winemaking operations with newly appointed assistant winemaker, Cass Gossage. Damskey will continue to […]
Davis, Calif., Aug 28, 2017: The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) has confirmed James Harbertson as the 2017-2018 president. Harbertson, associate professor at Washington State University, Tri-Cities, succeeds Nichola Hall of Scott Laboratories to lead ASEV’s 11-member board. Harbertson also holds the interim technical program director position. An active member of ASEV […]
NAPA, CALIFORNIA | August 23, 2017: Women for WineSense Napa Sonoma chapter welcomes Lisa N. Brown, Brand Manager for Import and California portfolios at Boisset Collection, as the new Marketing and Communications Director. She will oversee all digital marketing, engagement and media relations. “We are excited to welcome Lisa as she brings fresh perspectives and […]
Lodi, CA. August 8, 2017 – The new 2017-18 board of directors took office during the July meeting of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. Matt Lauchland and Craig Ledbetter join the slate of board members, with Kendra Altnow and Aaron Shinn shifting from alternate to board positions. Other board members include Bruce Fry, Stanton Lange, Galen Schmiedt, […]
NEWS RELEASE: Vintner of Alpha Omega and Tolosa Wineries Enhances Portfolio with Spanish Winery RUTHERFORD, Calif. (August 7, 2017) — Robin Baggett, vintner of Alpha Omega winery in Napa Valley and sister winery Tolosa in San Luis Obispo, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a significant interest in Perinet, an estate vineyard and […]
SONOMA, Calif, August 2, 2017 — V2 Wine Group of Sonoma, California and Mercer Wine Estates of Prosser, WA are proud to announce a sales and marketing agreement between the two companies effective August 1, 2017. Under the terms of the arrangement V2 Wine Group will provide sales and marketing services and manage the distribution […]
-PRESS RELEASE- Davis, Calif., August 2, 2017…For 37 enology and viticulture students throughout North America, the pursuit of scientific research and advancement just got a little easier thanks to the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) awarding of $100,000 in scholarships. Among the 37 recipients, two students: Megan Hall (Viticulture) of Cornell University, New […]