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Garagiste Festival Returns to LA June 22nd with 40 Wineries and a Bounty of Under-the-Radar Grapes

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024

"Once again, we are bringing the best of Wine Country to Los Angeles with a scope of wineries and grape varieties that would take months, or years, of in-person research to find -- if you could find them at all," said Garagiste Festival Co-founder Doug Minnick. "At Garagiste, we have done the research for you. With our long history as the home of the micro-winery movement, these wineries now seek us out to get their wines to our audience. Our winemakers love to personally pour their wines for you - not only their artisan takes on fan-favorite wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay - but also the widest array of grapes varieties and styles you will find anywhere. And this is exactly what continues to make the Garagiste Festival such a popular and unique event."

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  • With our long history as the home of the micro-winery movement, these wineries now seek us out to get their wines to our audience.
  • And this is exactly what continues to make the Garagiste Festival such a popular and unique event."
  • Among the over 40 winemakers pouring at The Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure 2024 are:
    Tickets are very limited for the Garagiste Festivals and always sell out.
  • For more information and full Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure schedule details, go to: https://www.garagistefestival.com/upcoming-events

ZD Wines Commemorates 25 Years of Organic Certification

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024

NAPA, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZD Wines in Rutherford is honored to commemorate 25 years of organic certification through the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) association. The Napa Valley winery produces award-winning wines exclusively using certified organic grapes. This milestone exemplifies ZD's commitment to sustainable winemaking in its 55-year history as family owned and operated.

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  • NAPA, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZD Wines in Rutherford is honored to commemorate 25 years of organic certification through the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) association.
  • The Napa Valley winery produces award-winning wines exclusively using certified organic grapes.
  • CCOF is one of the leading organic certification agencies in the United States, ensuring companies meet strict standards for organic production.
  • ZD Wines is open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 8383 Silverado Trail in Rutherford.

Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection Debuts First Annual Highland Golf and Wine Classic

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Mercoledì, Marzo 27, 2024

MEADOWS OF DAN, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Virginia's award-winning adventure retreat Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, is proud to announce the inaugural Highland Golf and Wine Classic, a celebration of exceptional golf, wine, and epicurean experiences in the idyllic Blue Ridge Mountains. The exclusive three-day event will take place over Memorial Day Weekend from May 25-27, 2024, headlining the resort's year of exceptional luxury adventures.

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  • MEADOWS OF DAN, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Virginia's award-winning adventure retreat Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection , is proud to announce the inaugural Highland Golf and Wine Classic, a celebration of exceptional golf, wine, and epicurean experiences in the idyllic Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Partnering with some of the leading names in golf, culinary and wine from across the country, Primland's Golf & Wine Classic seamlessly blends intimate culinary and oenophile experiences and world-class golf and adventure.
  • Partnering with some of the leading names in golf, culinary and wine from across the country, Primland's Golf & Wine Classic seamlessly blends intimate culinary and oenophile experiences and world-class golf and adventure.
  • The Highland Classic is part of Auberge Resorts Collection's The Extraordinary Year initiative, which features one-of-a-kind experiences across each of the collection's properties.

Maze Row Wine Merchant Grows Portfolio in the U.S. with the Addition of Alto Adige's Cantina Girlan

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Giovedì, Febbraio 22, 2024

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maze Row Wine Merchant announced today that it has been appointed the exclusive U.S. importer of Alto Adige's Girlan, effective immediately.

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  • HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maze Row Wine Merchant announced today that it has been appointed the exclusive U.S. importer of Alto Adige's Girlan, effective immediately.
  • Girlan joins a portfolio of esteemed wineries from Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and California's Central Coast.
  • "We are excited to expand our portfolio to include Girlan," said Joseph C. Gallo, Founder of Maze Row Wine Merchant.
  • From the Girlan portfolio, Maze Row will import Trattmann Pinot Noir Riserva, Patricia Pinot Noir, Marna Chardonnay, Indra Sauvignon, and from the Classici tier, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.

 Brown-Forman Agrees to Sell Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards; Secures Equity Ownership in The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.

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Giovedì, Novembre 16, 2023

In exchange, Brown-Forman will receive an ownership percentage of approximately 21.5% in The Duckhorn Portfolio and $50 million USD.

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  • In exchange, Brown-Forman will receive an ownership percentage of approximately 21.5% in The Duckhorn Portfolio and $50 million USD.
  • The transaction, subject to certain customary closing adjustments and conditions, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116479897/en/
    “The Duckhorn Portfolio has a strong reputation for producing and marketing some of the world’s finest wines.
  • Whiting continued, “Adding Sonoma-Cutrer to the Duckhorn portfolio will enhance one of the most respected wine portfolios in the industry.

The Duckhorn Portfolio Announces an Agreement to Acquire Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

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Giovedì, Novembre 16, 2023

Sonoma-Cutrer owns six estate vineyards spanning 1,121 acres in both the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations.

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  • Sonoma-Cutrer owns six estate vineyards spanning 1,121 acres in both the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations.
  • It sells its luxury wine across the U.S. in the wholesale channel through distributors and in the Direct-to-Consumer channel.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards into The Duckhorn Portfolio,” said Deirdre Mahlan, the Company’s Interim President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson.
  • Pursuant to the agreement, Brown-Forman will be entitled to nominate two directors to The Duckhorn Portfolio’s Board of Directors.

Wine.com Celebrates 25 Years of Uncorking Joy

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Lunedì, Novembre 13, 2023

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine.com, America's largest online specialty wine retailer, is marking its 25th anniversary this holiday season. Since its founding in December 1998, Wine.com has been connecting wine lovers with an incomparable selection of wines from around the world.

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  • From Nov. 13-19, Wine.com will offer $25 off any order of $150 or more with promo code 25YEARS.
  • "What began as a passion project 25 years ago has evolved into America's go-to site for wine lovers and gift-givers," says Wine.com Founder Mike Osborn.
  • Just a few of the brands that have been with Wine.com for 25 years include Argentina's Catena-Zapata, France's Domaine Château Lafite Rothschild, and Italy's Antinori.
  • "No other company has the kind of data that we've gathered about wine and customer behavior over the past 25 years.

HERZOG WINE CELLARS TO ADD MOMENTUS SPARKLING ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR TO ITS LINEAGE LINE OF RETAIL WINES

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Giovedì, Settembre 7, 2023

Oxnard, CA, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Herzog Wine Cellars' foray into bubbly wine continues to expand with the latest addition to its Lineage Line.

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  • Oxnard, CA, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Herzog Wine Cellars' foray into bubbly wine continues to expand with the latest addition to its Lineage Line.
  • Lineage was created as a more sophisticated supermarket offering, one that celebrates the 200+ year winemaking journey of the Herzog family—the oldest winemaking family in the United States.
  • Lineage Momentus was the first sparkling made by Herzog and consists of Chardonnay grapes.
  • This will be a sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir and will add a bit of fruit to the palate.

Rogue Valley Wineries Earn Top Honors, Multiple Awards Among Record-Breaking Entries at 2023 Oregon Wine Competition

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Giovedì, Agosto 31, 2023

The prestigious event, held from Aug. 15-18 in Medford, showcased the excellence of nearly 100 esteemed wineries spanning the state, prominently recognizing Rogue Valley.

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  • The prestigious event, held from Aug. 15-18 in Medford, showcased the excellence of nearly 100 esteemed wineries spanning the state, prominently recognizing Rogue Valley.
  • The pinnacle of the competition, the Grand Medal Celebration held on Thursday, August 17, marked a triumphant moment for Rogue Valley.
  • The Oregon Wine Competition perfectly captures what makes Oregon unique in its land and the skill that makes its wines.
  • For more information on the Travel Medford and the Rogue Valley Wineries please visit here: https://www.travelmedford.org/wine .

Dynasty Launches New NIANHUA Series in 2023 to Meet Needs of Different Consumer Groups

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Lunedì, Giugno 12, 2023

The Group has also, heeding market and consumer demands, upgraded Golden Dynasty products and adopted new strategies to improve its existing product system.

Key Points: 
  • The Group has also, heeding market and consumer demands, upgraded Golden Dynasty products and adopted new strategies to improve its existing product system.
  • The new NIANHUA series agrees with Dynasty's direction of developing grape wines in the future.
  • The series can thus better satisfy the needs of customer groups with different spending habits.
  • In recent years, Dynasty has been actively innovating and launched a new product series that can better please different wine-loving palates as well as consumers with different spending power.