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Despite almost unlimited access to the widest global collections of peer-reviewed publications, the “eighty percent” quote remains unconfirmed by any peer-reviewed source. The closest we could come for the source was two sources for those stats: was a book, Telling Ain’t Training, Chapter Three, “The Human Learner”, pages 19-22 by Dr. Harold D. Stolovitch and […]
2019 Aiolas Red Blend (Dão, Portugal) Not sure of the breakdown of grapes here…but anyway… Violets and cherry….toasted oak and cedar….currants and spice. An approachable wine, good value at $5.99 from Trader Joe’s in Cary, NC. -B
2019 Oxte “The Silence” (Cariñena, Spain) 40% Tempranillo, 25% Syrah, 25% Garnacha, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Juicy berries and plum, a little earthiness and spice….super smooth throughout with a slightly tart/drier finish. Good buy for $5.99 from Trader Joe’s in Cary, NC. -B
NEWS RELEASE Iconic Wine Company Retains and Builds Talent to Craft Luxury Wines of Excellence Oakville, Calif., March 25, 2021 — Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards is pleased to announce today a series of promotions within its winemaking and vineyard management teams. Andrew Delos has been promoted to Vice President of […]
NEWS RELEASE Pacific Northwest’s flagship winery introduces new winemakers for three of the region’s leading brands WOODINVILLE, Wash. (March 23, 2021) – Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and the third-largest premium winery in the U.S., has announced several appointments to its winemaking team, under the direction of […]
NEWS RELEASE Kennewick, Washington. Lisa Petersen is joining the executive team at Vintners Logistics as Chief Operating Officer on April 5. Lisa will serve as the head of operations — a new position for Vintners Logistics, one of the wine industry’s leading providers of logistics, warehousing and transportation solutions. A graduate of Oregon […]
Tomasello Winery Blueberry Wine (New Jersey) I was in the mood for something different, so what’s more different than blueberry wine from New Jersey?! Made from 100% blueberries, semi-dry, 11% abv. Pleasantly surprised! Wild blueberry and lots of floral character with a touch of herb. Purchased on sale for $9.99 […]
NEWS RELEASE California Secretary of Agriculture Salutes Program’s Success as it Nears 100% Vaccinations of Area’s 8,000 Vineyard and Production Workers SANTA ROSA, Calif. (March 22, 2021) – Sonoma County may have the most successful vaccination effort of essential ag and production workers in the state and possibly the country to date with […]
NEWS RELEASE (GRATON, Calif.) – Purple Brands, parent company of Sonoma County’s Redwood Empire Whiskey and Benham’s Gin, announced the promotion of Jeff Duckhorn to Master Distiller and the hiring of Lauren Patz as Head Distiller. Patz will report to Duckhorn, who has been with Purple for ten years. Patz was the head distiller […]
NEWS RELEASE Lodi Winegrape Commission Appoints Paul R. Marsh, CS, Lodi Visitor Center Manager and Wine Club Director Lodi, CA, March 21, 2021 – The Lodi Winegrape Commission, which represents more than 750 winegrape growers and 85 wineries in the Lodi American Viticulture Area (AVA), announced today the appointment of Paul R. Marsh […]