Commerce7 Announces New Innovative Features

NEWS RELEASE   (1 of 3)   Commerce7 Partners with Payment Gateway to Provide Email Finder to Assist Wineries in Collecting Email Addresses   Capturing email addresses in the tasting room is one of the most successful ways to promote future ecommerce sales, but it does provide a point of friction in the sales process. […]

February 5, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Château d’Oupia Minervois (France)

2018 Château d’Oupia Minervois (France)   60% Carignan, 30% Syrah, 10% Grenache.   Violets and herbs on the nose….black cherry, plum, and spiciness on the finish.   I enjoyed this wine! Nice!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

February 4, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Names Travis Proctor as Winemaker

NEWS RELEASE   Lower Lake, CA (February 3, 2021) – Shannon Ridge Family of Wines has announced the appointment of Travis Proctor as Winemaker, effective immediately. Proctor will be responsible for the Shannon Ridge High Elevation Collection, Vigilance, Urgency, Steele, and Shooting Star brands, and will report directly to Joy Merrilees, Director of Winemaking and […]

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Unified Ad for Feb 2021

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Quini Appoints Danny Brager, Victor Giacomin and Dale Stratton To Advisory Board

NEWS RELEASE – February 03, 2021   VANCOUVER, BC – – Quini (www.quiniwine.com), the leader for sensory real-time data, analytics and technology solutions for the wine industry, today announced that Dale Stratton, Danny Brager and Victor Giacomin have joined the company’s advisory board.   With a combined 60 years of wine and alcoholic beverage industry […]

February 3, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Domaine de Ménard Colombard & Ugni Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne, France)

2019 Domaine de Ménard Colombard & Ugni Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne, France)   70% Colombard, 30% Ugni Blanc   Juicy grapefruit and lemon/citrus. Bright and lively….almost tart. I like it!   Purchased on sale for $9.99 (originally $12.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC). -B

February 2, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Les Dames d’Ecoffier New York Hosts The Next Big Sip Webinar

NEWS RELEASE   Beverage Experts Share Industry Trends and Takeaways for 2021   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 26th, 2021, NEW YORK, NY)—Business leaders from all sectors of the beverage industry will share projections and best practices for off-premises services, diversity and inclusivity and other key issues impacting the hospitality space in a webinar on February […]

February 2, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Jean Hoefliger Steps Down from Winemaking Role at Alpha Omega, Remains an Owner

NEWS RELEASE   NAPA VALLEY, CA, January 31, 2021—Noted wine consultant and entrepreneur Jean Hoefliger announces he is stepping down from his position as consulting winemaker at Alpha Omega. “After 15 years of successful vintages at Alpha Omega,” he explains, “I decided it’s time to distance myself from the winemaking side and enjoy just being […]

February 1, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Virtual Unified Symposium Delivered the Information, Data, Networking, and Supply Connections Industry Expects

NEWS RELEASE   SACRAMENTO, Calif., January 29, 2021… The virtual 2021 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium continued the tradition of serving as a forum for the latest ideas, news, data, and research on the industry’s trends, markets, and supplies. Hosted on an internet platform, the Unified showcased over 300 suppliers and exhibitors, while inviting industry […]

February 1, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Martín Berdugo Rueda Verdejo (Spain)

2018 Martín Berdugo Rueda Verdejo (Spain)   Melon and tropical fruits….kiwi and lime….mineral/slate.   Well-rounded and good body.   Really nice! Enjoyable!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

January 31, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More