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The Duckhorn Portfolio Acquires 40 Acres of the Historic Stanly Ranch in Los Carneros and the 10-Acre Red Wing Vineyard in St. Helena

NEWS RELEASE   With these acquisitions, The Duckhorn Portfolio’s Napa Valley Estate holdings now span 298 acres throughout five premier winegrowing sub-appellations.   NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – January 20, 2022 – The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (NYSE: NAPA) (the “Company”) announced today that it has acquired two Napa Valley parcels totaling 40 acres of the historic […]

January 21, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Domaine de Châteaumar Cuvée Bastien Grenache Côtes du Rhône (France)

2018 Domaine de Châteaumar Cuvée Bastien Grenache Côtes du Rhône (France)   100% Grenache   Beautiful dark ruby red in color….floral earthy nose….black cherries and spice on the palate.   Nice!   Purchased on sale for $17.99 (originally $21.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

January 20, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Gabriel-Glas North America acquired by Jonah Beer and Kaulig Capital

NEWS RELEASE   Gabriel-Glas North America has been acquired by Jonah Beer and Kaulig Capital from fellow Napa resident and founder Tempe Reichardt. Jonah Beer is an investor and Napa Valley entrepreneur.   Gabriel-Glas was founded in Austria by famed Swiss wine critic René Gabriel in 2010 after his decade-long search to design a lead-free, […]

January 20, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Californian Winemaker Linda Trotta Joins Smart Winemaking Company Board

NEWS RELEASE   Linda Trotta’s appointment to the BarrelWise board demonstrates industry demand for high tech solutions to age-old winemaking problems.   Vancouver, BC. BarrelWise Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Trotta, Director of North Coast Winemaking at WX Brands, to its Board of Directors.   In her new role, Linda will […]

January 20, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Vintage Wine Estates Expands Production Capabilities and Capacity with Acquisition of Meier’s Beverage Group

NEWS RELEASE   Midwest custom production facility increases supply chain efficiencies and provides platform for further growth   SANTA ROSA, Calif., January 18, 2022 — Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. (NASDAQ: VWE) (TSX: VWE.U) (TSX: VWE.WT.U) (“VWE” or the “Company”), a top 15 U.S. wine company and one of the fastest-growing wine producers in the U.S., […]

January 19, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Frog’s Leap Winery announces promotion of Michelle Watkins to Vice President, Sales to the Trade

NEWS RELEASE   Rutherford, California-based Frog’s Leap Winery has promoted Michelle Watkins to Vice President, Sales to the Trade.   Watkins has been with Frog’s Leap Winery for almost six years and was previously Wholesale Sales Manager. In her new role, she will manage national wholesale sales for Frog’s Leap Winery’s domestic and export markets. […]

January 18, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Martha Barra Honored with Congressional Resolution

NEWS RELEASE   Honoring Mendocino County vintner’s 80th birthday & four decades of organic grape growing   Redwood Valley, Mendocino, January 2022 — Representatives Jared Huffman and Mike Thompson delivered a Resolution on the floor of the U.S. Congress on December 7, 2021 honoring Martha Barra’s four decades of organic grape growing and her 80th […]

January 17, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Domaine Amido Tavel Merlot (Rhône, France)

Domaine Amido Tavel Merlot (Rhône, France)   Violets and oak on the nose….juicy dark red fruits with a nice subtle pepper spice. Well-balanced with good tannin structure.   Purchased this for a steal at $10.99 (originally $15.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

January 16, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

DTC Wine Consumer Preferences Shifting: Commerce7 2021 Databook

  NEWS RELEASE January 13th, 2022 The Databook: “The Data That’s Changing Winery DTC,” reveals insightful findings focused on the shift in consumer preferences that defined 2021 and will shape the winery DTC industry for years to come.   Over the year, wineries that implemented subscription style clubs saw 48% of members sign up from […]

January 13, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

SoCo Grape Growers Foundation Launches Leadership Academy for Vineyard Employees

NEWS RELEASE   SANTA ROSA, Calif. (January 11, 2022) – The Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation will soon launch an innovative program for local vineyard employees with the aim to create future leaders. The Richard and Saralee Kunde Leadership Academy will provide participants with a unique opportunity to learn about a host of topics including […]

January 12, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More