MEI Renewables Building New Solar And Storage Project At Vintage Wine Estates’ Ray’s Station Production Facility In Mendocino County, California

NEWS RELEASE   Enel X North America will operate the battery storage system to maximize earnings potential, including bill savings   HOPLAND, CA (January 28 2021) – MEI Renewables, Inc. has begun phase 2 of a contract with Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. to build a new solar and storage system at their Ray’s Station facility […]

January 29, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Zin Collective Zinfandel (Noah River Wines, California)

2018 Zin Collective Zinfandel (Noah River Wines, California)   Lots of big juicy dark red fruits — blackberries, black cherries….some tobacco/woody character….brown sugar….mocha.   Enjoyable!   Purchased on sale for $12.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

January 28, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Ruttenstock Grüner Veltliner (Röschitz-Österreich, Austria)

2019 Ruttenstock Grüner Veltliner (Röschitz-Österreich, Austria)   1L bottle   Lots of citrus—lime, kiwi. Slate/mineral character abound.   Purchased on sale for $12.99 (originally $16.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

January 26, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Montinore Estate Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley, Oregon)

2018 Montinore Estate Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley, Oregon)   Golden color….very aromatic nose! Tropical fruits and citrus, with almost a bit of spiciness on the finish. Enjoyable!   Organic and biodynamic.   Purhcase on sale for $14.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

January 24, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

January 24, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2017 Réserve de L’Abbé Côtes du Rhône (France)

2017 Réserve de L’Abbé Côtes du Rhône (France)   Ruby red in color….delicate oak on the nose with juicy red fruits….pomegranate, cherry, and blackberry. Nice structure….enjoyable!   Purchased on sale for $8.79 (originally $13.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

January 21, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2021 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Opens Next Week

WHAT:   The 2021 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium opens next week for important discussions on wine and grape industry trends and the latest developments in science, technology, and business in a convenient virtual format. Throughout the week, a virtual trade show will showcase hundreds of products and services to all registered Unified Symposium attendees. […]

January 21, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Birichino Vin Gris (California)

2019 Birichino Vin Gris (Calif)   55% Grenache, 29% Mourvèdre, 8% Cinsault, 8% Vermentino   Orange-ish pink   Floral, peach, and watermelon on the nose….with some citrus, strawberries, lime, and slate on the palate and finish.   Enjoyable!   Purchased for $14.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

January 19, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

IWSR announces acquisition of Wine Intelligence

NEWS RELEASE   London, UK – IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, the leading authority on the worldwide beverage alcohol industry, today announced the acquisition of London-based Wine Intelligence, the top global experts on wine consumer research and insights. The combined offering provides the industry with robust insight into consumption trends, consumer behaviour and growth opportunities for […]

January 18, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Troon Vineyard Whole Cluster Estate Syrah, Kubli Bench (Applegate Valley, Oregon)

2018 Troon Vineyard Whole Cluster Estate Syrah, Kubli Bench (Applegate Valley, Oregon).   Woody, earthy, spicy nose….dark fruits like blackberry and plum with a nutmeg/cinnamon and a little pepper spice on the palate and finish.   Beautiful!   Received as a sample. retail $45. -B

January 17, 2021 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More