Long-time Sequoia Grove Winemaker Leaves

NEWS RELEASE   Napa Valley, CA (January 11, 2022)   Molly Hill, employed in winemaking at Sequoia Grove since 2003, has left the winery to pursue GRO Wines, her single vineyard, Napa Valley wine brand owned by her and her winemaking husband Lars Bjorkman. Additionally, she plans to work part time at the non-profit Nimbus […]

January 11, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2020 Alexakis Assyrtiko (Greece)

2020 Alexakis Assyrtiko (Greece)   Tropical fruit characteristics with a lot of crisp, mineral/slate characteristics on the finish.   Really nice!   Purchased on sale for $17.99 (originally $22.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

January 9, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years

NEWS RELEASE   SACRAMENTO, Jan. 6, 2022 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced the planned departure of its president, John Aguirre, effective May 31, 2022. He started with the association on June 1, 2010.   “Leading CAWG has been a dream job,” Aguirre said. “I’ve had the privilege of working for outstanding […]

January 7, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2020 Steininger Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal, Austria)

2020 Steininger Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal, Austria)   Tart apple and citrus with lovely floral, herbs, and slate.   Yum!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

January 4, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Fita Da Fitapreta Tinto (Alentejano, Portugal)

2019 Fita Da Fitapreta Tinto (Alentejano, Portugal)   50% Tempranillo, 30% Touriga Nacional, 20% Alicante Bouschet   Violets, toasted oak, dark red fruits, spice. Neat explosion of candied fruit somewhere in the middle.   Neato burrito!   Purchased on sale for $13.99 (originally $15.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC). -B

January 2, 2022 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

News links are getting scarce during the holidays…

… As readers vacation and spend time with family and friends. News Fetch will also take some time off and be publishing if there is solid news, otherwise, your editors are taking a few days off. We wish you the very best!   P.S. If you want to take a time-travel trip, every issue of […]

December 23, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2020 Anton Bauer Rosé Assemblage (Wagram/Österreich, Austria)

2020 Anton Bauer Rosé Assemblage (Wagram/Österreich, Austria)   34% Zweigelt, 33% Syrah, 33% Merlot   Tart strawberry and raspberry with lovely floral and herbaceous character.   Yum!!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

December 21, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

RRWSI Assets – Sale & UCC Filings

December 21, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Riboli Estates Group Acquires Jada Vineyard and Winery in Paso Robles

NEWS RELEASE – Dec 20, 2021 Paso Robles, CA, December 20, 2021 – Riboli Family Wines has announced the acquisition of Jada Vineyard & Winery in Paso Robles, California for an undisclosed amount. Located in the Willow Creek District, Jada is known for top quality Rhone and Bordeaux style red and white wines. This acquisition […]

December 21, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Pioneering Wine Industry Leader Art Ciocca Passes Away

NEWS RELEASE   Ciocca, founder of The Wine Group, leaves a legacy of entrepreneurship and innovation   Livermore, Calif. (December 20, 2021) – Arthur “Art” Ciocca, founder of The Wine Group, has passed away at the age of 84. Known for his vision, entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, and deep-rooted values, Art was the founder of The […]

December 21, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More