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2019 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc (Central Coast, CA)

  2019 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc (Central Coast, CA).   46% Grenache Blanc, 34% Vermentino, 20% Clairette Blanche.   Pale straw color. Beautiful floral, tropical fruits on the nose.Creamy citrus, tropical fruits, clean mineral finish. Long finish. Beautiful!   Received as a sample from the winery. SRP $19.99

June 30, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Le Ballon Blanc (Pays d’Oc, France)

2018 Le Ballon Blanc (Pays d’Oc, France)   50% Vermentino, 50% Sauvignon Blanc.   Lots of tart citrus, apple, pear. Mouth-watering acidity. Enjoyed while social distancing with some friends!   Purchased on sale for $9.99 (originally $14.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

June 28, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19

NEWS RELEASE   SACRAMENTO, June 25, 2020 – California winegrape growers could suffer at least $437 million in lost sales from this year’s grape harvest due to COVID-19 related economic disruptions. According to an analysis by Jon Moramarco, managing partner of bw166 and editor of the Gomberg-Fredrikson Report, increased sales of wine at off-premise retailers […]

June 26, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2017 Garzón Tannat Reserva (Uruguay)

2017 Garzón Tannat Reserva (Uruguay)   Deep purple in color….plum and other dark red berries/fruits….some spice and slate character. Nicely balanced and very smooth! Nice!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $18.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

June 25, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Panel of Prominent Black Wine Professionals Discuss Diversity in the Wine Industry in New Virtual Series

NEWS RELEASE   UNHEARD VOICES IN WINE, A TWO-PART SERIES HOSTED BY SOMMCON AND DIVERSITY IN WINE AND SPIRITS, LAUNCHES JUNE 26, 2020 VIA ZOOM   Panel of Prominent Black Wine Professionals Discuss Diversity in the Wine Industry in New Virtual Series   San Diego, CA (June 23, 2020) –SommCon®, a leading conference for wine, […]

June 24, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Raventós Codorníu Appoints Sergio Fuster As CEO of the Company

NEWS RELEASE   Sergio Fuster to be the global leader of the oldest winegrowing company in Spain   Napa, CA – June 24, 2020 – The Raventós Codorníu Group announces Sergio Fuster’s appointment as CEO of the company. Fuster, who was until now global CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) of The Kellogg Company, will be leading […]

June 24, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Rosé (Applegate Valley, Oregon)

2019 Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Rosé (Applegate Valley, Oregon) 60% Tinta Roriz, 35% Primitivo, 5% Grenache. Pale pink in color….raspberry, strawberry, watermelon, finishing with a nice citrus-like acidity and crisp slate minerality. Lovely and enjoyable! Received as a sample from the winery. Suggested retail $25. -B

June 23, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Ed Morris Promoted to Winemaker, California Wines By Ron Rubin Winery and River Road Subsidiary

NEWS RELEASE   Sebastopol, Sonoma County, CA, June 23, 2020: Ron Rubin Winery confirms the promotion of assistant winemaker and cooper Ed Morris to the post of winemaker, with special focus on the company’s growing collection of California wines, excluding Sonoma County labels. Morris’ appointment enables the winery’s longtime winemaker Joe Freeman to concentrate on […]

June 23, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Cellers Can Blau (D.O. Montsant, Catalonia, Spain)

2018 Cellers Can Blau (D.O. Montsant, Catalonia, Spain).   Smoky, earthy, toasted oak on the nose..dark fruits (plum, etc), earthy, warming on the palate. 14.5% abv.   Carignan, Garnacha, Syrah. Nice!   Purchased on sale for $13.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

June 21, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Delicato Family Wines Announces Appointment of Erwin Petznek as Vice President International

NEWS RELEASE NAPA, Calif., June 15, 2020 – Delicato Family Wines is pleased to announce the appointment of Erwin Petznek as its Vice President International. Reporting to Mark Merrion, EVP of Sales, Erwin replaces longtime Delicato international sales VP and GM David DeBoer who is retiring after 20 years with the Napa-based winery and with […]

June 16, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More