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KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to EnFin Residential Solar Receivables Trust 2024-1

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes totaling $252.86 million issued by EnFin Residential Solar Receivables Trust 2024-1 (“EnFin 2024-1” or the “Issuer”), an ABS transaction secured by residential solar loans.

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  • KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes totaling $252.86 million issued by EnFin Residential Solar Receivables Trust 2024-1 (“EnFin 2024-1” or the “Issuer”), an ABS transaction secured by residential solar loans.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, CA, EnFin was formed in 2021 and began originating residential solar loans in October 2022.
  • The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanwha Qcells (“Qcells”), a leading solar panel manufacturer in the U.S. residential and commercial markets.
  • EnFin 2024-1 is collateralized by a pool of solar receivables that are made to mostly prime quality customers to finance residential solar power generation and/or storage systems, including solar panels and any additional products or equipment related to installation.

Cambria Estate Winery Announces 2024 Philanthropic Partner, American Farmland Trust

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Estate Winery, the Santa Maria Valley winery founded in 1986 and known for its single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, is proud to announce its 2024 philanthropic partner, American Farmland Trust. Each year during March, Women's History Month, Cambria partners with an organization that works to create a more sustainable world and provide opportunities for women.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Estate Winery , the Santa Maria Valley winery founded in 1986 and known for its single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, is proud to announce its 2024 philanthropic partner, American Farmland Trust .
  • A champion for women's empowerment and sustainability efforts in the wine industry, Cambria has partnered with American Farmland Trust this year, pledging $25,000 to directly support their Women for the Land initiative.
  • "We are proud to partner with American Farmland Trust and support their work to create a more sustainable world and provide opportunities for women in agriculture," says Jill Russell, Winemaker at Cambria Estate Winery.
  • To learn more about Cambria Estate Winery and their Women's History Month philanthropic initiatives, as well as how you can support this year's partner, American Farmland Trust, please visit www.cambriawines.com/story/celebrating-women and follow Cambria on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @CambriaWines.

WEATHER WINES BY JOHN ANTHONY FAMILY OF WINES EXPANDS COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN CALIFORNIA

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NAPA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weather Wines, launched by John Anthony Family of Wines in 2020, announces its return as Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Epicurean, a milestone event in V Foundation for Cancer Research's fundraising calendar. The Burgundian-varietal focused portfolio of Weather Wines' Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays is sourced from their most perfect micro-climates with a focus on Sonoma Coast and Russian River terroirs. As Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Epicurean, Weather Wines joins an exceptional line up of wineries, restaurateurs, and food purveyors based in Sonoma to share their bounty with guests as they raise monies in the fight against cancer. New this year, Weather's winery chef, Logan Foos, will join the event, preparing small bites paired with Weather's sub-AVA and single-vineyard bottlings, amplifying these expressive, food-friendly, and delicious wines. The three-day Sonoma Epicurean experience culminates in the #1 grossing fundraising gala in the region and was awarded "Best Fundraiser Weekend" by San Francisco Magazine in 2023. The third-annual Sonoma Epicurean takes place March 21 - 23, 2024 in Healdsburg.

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  • NAPA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weather Wines , launched by John Anthony Family of Wines in 2020, announces its return as Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Epicurean , a milestone event in V Foundation for Cancer Research 's fundraising calendar.
  • "It's an honor for Weather Wines to return as Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Epicurean to support the great work of the V Foundation alongside Sonoma's community of outstanding wineries, growers, and neighbors," said John Anthony Truchard, Founder and CEO John Anthony Family of Wines.
  • "As our company expands, it is particularly important that we support the communities in which we make our wines.
  • For more information on Weather Wines, visit www.WeatherWines.com or follow online via Facebook and Instagram @weatherwines.

Oregon's Appassionata Estate Joins La Place de Bordeaux

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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BORDEAUX, France, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Appassionata Estate, the Oregon winery owned by internationally renowned German winemaker Ernst "Erni" Loosen, will entrust the exclusive distribution of the debut release of its 2012 "Fortissimo" Pinot Noir to La Place de Bordeaux. Appassionata will be featured in the September 2023 Beyond Bordeaux release through the acclaimed Bordeaux Negociant, CVBG.

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  • BORDEAUX, France, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Appassionata Estate , the Oregon winery owned by internationally renowned German winemaker Ernst "Erni" Loosen, will entrust the exclusive distribution of the debut release of its 2012 "Fortissimo" Pinot Noir to La Place de Bordeaux.
  • Appassionata will be featured in the September 2023 Beyond Bordeaux release through the acclaimed Bordeaux Negociant, CVBG .
  • Matthieu Chardronnier, CEO of CVBG, states, "Over the years, La Place de Bordeaux has become the distribution epicenter of the best wines in the world, be they from Bordeaux, or beyond.
  • Appassionata's 2012 Pinot Noir Fortissimo will be released on La Place de Bordeaux in September 2023 and can be purchased from selected wine merchants worldwide.

JOHN ANTHONY FAMILY OF WINES SHOWCASES WEATHER WINES AT SONOMA EPICUREAN

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NAPA, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John Anthony Family of Wines—producer of popular premium California wines Butter by JaM Cellars, super luxury Napa Valley wines John Anthony Vineyards, and USA Today's 10Best New Winery 2022, Serial Wines from Paso Robles—announces their Presenting Sponsorship of Sonoma County's leading fundraising event, Sonoma Epicurean featuring the company's newest project Weather Wines.

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  • NAPA, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John Anthony Family of Wines—producer of popular premium California wines Butter by JaM Cellars, super luxury Napa Valley wines John Anthony Vineyards, and USA Today's 10Best New Winery 2022, Serial Wines from Paso Robles—announces their Presenting Sponsorship of Sonoma County's leading fundraising event, Sonoma Epicurean featuring the company's newest project Weather Wines.
  • John Anthony Family of Wines has a long history supporting V Foundation in the communities where it makes wines.
  • "As our company and portfolio of brands expands, it's an honor to support the great work of the V Foundation, while deepening our commitment to the communities where we make our wines," said John Anthony Truchard, Founder and CEO John Anthony Family of Wines.
  • 2023 will be an exciting year for Weather Wines, as the brand continues to expand its presence in Sonoma County and beyond.

5th Generation Winemaker Joe Wagner Releases 2014 Vintage Belle Glos Taylor Lane, a Bottle-Aged Pinot Noir from the New West Sonoma Coast AVA

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation winemaker and founder of Belle Glos, announces the release of its newest Taylor Lane vintage, 2014 Belle Glos Taylor Lane Pinot Noir (SRP: $199 in magnum size only). Belle Glos is known for making luxurious, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs from maritime-influenced vineyards in California. The sought-after Taylor Lane varietal infuses the best of Wagner's expertise in Pinot Noir and bold winemaking decisions by playing with the aging process to achieve balanced complexity revealed in softer, rounder fruit notes.

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  • Belle Glos is known for making luxurious, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs from maritime-influenced vineyards in California.
  • Adopting a new aging philosophy with the 2011 vintage, Wagner knew Taylor Lane Vineyard could produce exemplary West Sonoma Coast style Pinot Noir as long as he had the patience it needed before release.
  • Inspired by his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, Joe created Belle Glos in 2001 with a focus on vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from California's best coastal regions.
  • The Belle Glos portfolio includes Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir, Dairyman Pinot Noir, Eulenloch Pinot Noir, Las Alturas Pinot Noir, Balade Pinot Noir, Taylor Lane Pinot Noir, Glasir Holt Chardonnay, and Oeil de Perdrix Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir.

Cult Wines to Offer Olivier Bernstein Romanée-Saint-Vivant 2017

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Cult Wines , the company actively redefining the fine wine market, is pleased to announce the limited availability of an exclusive number of hand-numbered Olivier Bernstein Romane-Saint-Vivant (RSV) 2017 .

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  • Cult Wines , the company actively redefining the fine wine market, is pleased to announce the limited availability of an exclusive number of hand-numbered Olivier Bernstein Romane-Saint-Vivant (RSV) 2017 .
  • Each bottle will sold with an NFT issued by Olivier Bernstein that guarantees ownership whilst the wine remains at Bernsteins Maison.
  • Partnering with Bernstein, Cult Wines provides an innovative new channel that provides all collectors and enthusiasts access to an iconic, highly acclaimed and exclusive Burgundian wine.
  • To Bernstein, Burgundy is the ultimate wine making region, with each of his wines being a personal interpretation of the grapes from that vintage.

BÖEN WINES LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE ASK JOE VIRTUAL WINE ASSISTANT, A FIRST FOR THE WINE INDUSTRY

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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NAPA, Calif., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Wagner, fifth-generation winemaker and owner of Böen Wines launches the innovative Böen Ask Joe Virtual Wine Assistant. Wagner unveils the cloud-based virtual assistance program that puts the Böen winemaker right in consumers' pockets to answer all of their questions or lead them through a one-on-one wine tasting, just by scanning the QR code located on all 2020 Böen Wines. This innovative platform connects wine lovers from around the world, giving them more wine knowledge, or aiding in their everyday enjoyment of wine.

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  • The Innovative Campaign Created by Award-Winning Creative Agency, Camp + King, Announces the Cloud-Based Ask Joe Virtual Assistant to Educate Wine Lovers Across the Nation
    NAPA, Calif., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Wagner, fifth-generation winemaker and owner of Ben Wines launches the innovative Ben Ask Joe Virtual Wine Assistant.
  • This innovative platform connects wine lovers from around the world, giving them more wine knowledge, or aiding in their everyday enjoyment of wine.
  • The Ask Joe Virtual Wine Assistant aims to bring consumers closer to the wine in their glass by tapping into Joe's knowledge, humor, and experience.
  • The second campaign film built on the innovation fail of terroir-infused gum to herald the actual product, Ben Ask Joe Virtual Wine Assistant.

California's Russian River Valley Winegrowers Announces Presenting Sponsorship of Pinot Forum, July 10-12, 2022

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Presented for the first time by Russian River Valley Winegrowers (RRVW), the immersive three-day series of tastings, seminars, and vineyard tours affords attendees an in-depth knowledge of the distinctive Pinot Noirs of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley.

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  • Presented for the first time by Russian River Valley Winegrowers (RRVW), the immersive three-day series of tastings, seminars, and vineyard tours affords attendees an in-depth knowledge of the distinctive Pinot Noirs of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley.
  • Pinot Forum Presented by Russian River Valley Winegrowers will be held in-person from July 10-12, 2022.
  • "I am excited to host Pinot Forum Presented by Russian River Valley Winegrowers in-person for 2022.
  • Russian River Valley Pinot Forum began in 2003, with a mission to educate fine wine buyers about the distinctive characteristics of Pinot Noirs and winemakers of California's Russian River Valley.

5th Generation Winemaker Joe Wagner Unveils First White Wine Under Belle Glos Portfolio: The Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation winemaker and founder of Belle Glos, announces the launch of its newest varietal and the brand's first white wine, Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay (SRP: $55).

Key Points: 
  • NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation winemaker and founder of Belle Glos, announces the launch of its newest varietal and the brand's first white wine, Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay (SRP: $55).
  • "No other vineyard that we have farmed throughout California's coast could match the character and quality of the Chardonnay at Glasir Holt," says Joe Wagner.
  • The Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay, and the remaining Belle Glos portfolio, are available for purchase at Quilt & Co. Tasting Room and Lounge, in Napa, California.
  • Inspired by his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, Joe created Belle Glos in 2001 with a focus on vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from California's best coastal regions.