2019 Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul (Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California)

2019 Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul (Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California)   Lovely floral nose, with a palate expressing characteristics like lemon/citrus, with a healthy acidity and slate/minerality.   Food-friendly yet delicious on its own as well (11%abv).   $14.99. Received as a sample from the winery. -B

July 12, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2008 Musto Carmelitano Serra del Prete (Aglianico del Vulture DOC, Italy)

2008 Musto Carmelitano Serra del Prete (Aglianico del Vulture DOC, Italy) Earthy, tobacco, leather. Dark fruits, with some herbs and a little spice. Big and beefy! Purchased on sale for $12.00 (originally $26.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

July 9, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Fine Wine Négociant Demeine Estates Launches and Appoints Key Team Members

NEWS RELEASE   Industry Veterans Christopher Avery, Nick Holmes and Drew Ross Respectively Named President, Vice President of Sales and Executive Director of Marketing   Napa Valley, CA (July 8, 2020) — Demeine Estates, a Napa Valley-based négociant of fine wines, launches as a curated portfolio of international and domestic wine brands. This new entity […]

July 9, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

WX Brands Adds Scott Nava as Trade Marketing Manager

NEWS RELEASE   WX Brands is pleased to announce that Scott Nava has joined the company as Trade Marketing Manager. In this role, Nava will play a key role in translating brand initiatives into both the retail and restaurant environments.   Scott Nava has a 20-year career in marketing/advertising with a specialty in brand management, […]

July 9, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Figuiére Méditerranée (IGP Méditerranée, Provence, France)

2019 Figuiére Méditerranée (IGP Méditerranée, Provence, France)   40% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 10% Cab Sauv   Juicy fruits,floral character on the nose….peach, etc, nicely balanced on the palate with a crisp, clean mineral finish. enjoyable!   Purchased on sale for $13.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

July 7, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Willamette Valley Wineries Association Pivots Annual Trade Auction to Benefit Restaurants in Need

NEWS RELEASE   Willamette Valley Wineries Association pivots annual trade auction to benefit restaurants in need via the James Beard Foundation’s Open for Good Campaign   (July 2, 2020; Portland, OR)—The Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) today announced that the fifth annual Willamette: the Pinot Noir Auction will take place virtually August 11-13 and a […]

July 6, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Caparzo Sangiovese (Toscana IGT, Italy)

2018 Caparzo Sangiovese (Toscana IGT, Italy)   Floral, maybe a little cinnamon stick, light toasted oak on the nose. Juicy blackberries and smooth cherry, floral, & a hint of spice on the finish.   Smooth & yummy!   Purchased for on sale for $9.94 (originally $16.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

July 5, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

EPI Wine and Champagne Division Takes Majority Stake in Folio Fine Wine Partners

NEWS RELEASE   Strategic investment bolsters national luxury importer’s growth plans   EPI, a private family-owned (French) investment company and Folio Fine Wine Partners, renowned as one of the best purveyors of fine wines in the US market, are pleased to announce the signature of a family and investment partnership between EPI’s Wine & Champagne […]

July 2, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Music affects wine ratings

July 2, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Allied Grape Growers’ Emilio Miranda Retires After 44-Year Career in Wine Industry

NEWS RELEASE   FRESNO, June 30, 2020 – Emilio Miranda, viticulturist and grower relations representative for Allied Grape Growers (AGG), retired today after four decades in the wine industry.   Miranda started with AGG in 2004 after working for Constellation Brands from 1997 to 2004 and Paul Masson Vineyards from 1977 to 1997. For AGG […]

July 1, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More