Viticulture

Irrigation Technology Company, Lumo, Partners with Trusted Supplier of Vineyard Equipment Central Valley to Bring Smart Water Technology to California Growers

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Lumo is the only irrigation automation solution sold by Central Valley, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable viticulture practices and enhancing water management in the region.

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  • Lumo is the only irrigation automation solution sold by Central Valley, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable viticulture practices and enhancing water management in the region.
  • Central Valley, a trusted name in the industry with a rich history of serving pro builders and vineyard operators, has recognized the transformative potential of Lumo's state-of-the-art irrigation technology.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Central Valley, a trusted leader in irrigation and agricultural management, to bring Lumo's irrigation technology to Northern California growers," says Devon Wright, Lumo CEO and Founder.
  • For more information on Lumo's smart water technology and how it is helping growers conserve their most precious resources of time, money, and water, visit https://lumo.ag/central-valley/

Ornellaia Presents the New Vintage 2021 and Reveals Its Character "La Generosità" (Generosity)

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

BOLGHERI, Italy , Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bolgheri wine estate Ornellaia is happy to announce the release of the latest vintage of Ornellaia. The mild climate and rainfall of early to mid-2021 allowed for adequate water reserves to build in the lands of the Ornellaia estate. Precious water returned to the vines during the hot summer months that had almost no precipitation.

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  • La Generosità (Generosity) is the character chosen to reflect the essence of Ornellaia 2021".
  • "To reflect this giving land, La Generosità (Generosity) is the character chosen to reflect the essence of Ornellaia 2021".
  • Marco Balsimelli, Technical Director at Ornellaia, detects the essence of the vintage in the glass: "Ornellaia 2021 is a very expressive and complex wine.
  • Ornellaia 2021 debuts on the market on April 1st, with every case of six bottles of the vintage (750 ml bottles) enhanced by one artistic label.

Family Behind Matthews Announces Creation of Avallé to Bring Together its Growing Wine Portfolio

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After 20 years of operations the family behind Matthews, Tenor, Jaine, Blackboard, and Single Barrel announces the creation of Avallé (pronounced "Ah-va-lay"), to bring together its growing portfolio of wines under one collection.

Key Points: 
  • WOODINVILLE, Wash., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After 20 years of operations the family behind Matthews, Tenor, Jaine, Blackboard, and Single Barrel announces the creation of Avallé (pronounced "Ah-va-lay"), to bring together its growing portfolio of wines under one collection.
  • "Launching Avallé unifies us around our central mission – a commitment to the meticulous craftsmanship in every wine we make," said Bryan Otis, Proprietor of Avallé.
  • Each of these wines are now part of the Avallé portfolio:
    Matthews: The first winery in the portfolio focused on traditional Bordeaux varietals.
  • Avallé Members will have access to all the wines within the portfolio and to exclusive events and experiences.

Emeritus Vineyards Celebrates 25 Years of Crafting Estate-Grown Pinot Noir

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus Vineyards, a family-owned, estate winery in Russian River Valley, commemorates a quarter century of growing and crafting elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noirs from their renowned Hallberg Ranch and Pinot Hill Vineyards. Following an accomplished tenure at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards—where he built one of California's most iconic Chardonnay wineries—in 1999 vintner and founder Brice Cutrer Jones sold Sonoma-Cutrer and acquired Hallberg Ranch, 125 acres of apple orchards that would become Emeritus Vineyards. Since then, Brice, his family, and his partners have exclusively produced Pinot Noir to be distinctive reflections of the unique soil, climate, and people behind this special place.

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  • RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus Vineyards, a family-owned, estate winery in Russian River Valley, commemorates a quarter century of growing and crafting elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noirs from their renowned Hallberg Ranch and Pinot Hill Vineyards.
  • The combined 140 acres at the two vineyards make Emeritus the largest dry-farmed estate in Sonoma.
  • At the time of founding of Emeritus Vineyards, Brice was at the forefront of a meteoric rise in demand for California Pinot Noir that has tremendously impacted the American wine industry over the past two decades.
  • Today, the stellar reputations of Hallberg Ranch and Pinot Hill have garnered such interest amongst renowned wineries that there is a waiting list to purchase the meticulously farmed Pinot Noir.

Opaque Wines Launches New Earth Elements Label for 2024

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

PASO ROBLES, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Riboli Family Wines, family-owned and operated since 1917, has announced a brand refresh and relaunch for its 90+ Point, award winning Opaque Wines portfolio. Opaque Wines announces the launch of its redesigned label and website with the release of 'Earth Elements' series. The 'Earth Elements' series reflects the characteristics of the unique terroirs from each of the estate vineyards in Paso Robles from which these wines derive.

Key Points: 
  • Opaque Wines announces the launch of its redesigned label and website with the release of 'Earth Elements' series.
  • The 'Earth Elements' series reflects the characteristics of the unique terroirs from each of the estate vineyards in Paso Robles from which these wines derive.
  • Opaque Wines ' new labels pay homage to the attributes of terroir that are crucial in making these outstanding wines.
  • The full collection is available nationally including the newly launched Tannat:
    For more information on availability, visit Opaque Wines .

Prosource Introduces Vitis Technologies

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosource, a business technology solutions provider headquartered in Blue Ash, Ohio, announced today that its managed services division, Prosource Technologies, is rebranding to Vitis Technologies. Vitis offers managed IT and cybersecurity solutions that protect, power, and connect organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Vitis Technologies Establishes IT Headquarters and Technology Hub in Newly Renovated Design Center in Blue Ash, Ohio
    CINCINNATI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosource , a business technology solutions provider headquartered in Blue Ash, Ohio, announced today that its managed services division, Prosource Technologies, is rebranding to Vitis Technologies.
  • Launching Vitis Technologies is the necessary next step as we expand and enhance our ability to help clients operate more efficiently, effectively, and securely."
  • Jeff Loeb, President of Vitis Technologies, said "Since the inception of our managed IT services division in 2013, Prosource Technologies has successfully grown into one of the leading managed services providers (MSP) in the region.
  • As a Prosource company, Vitis Technologies shares Prosource's values of delivering a stellar customer experience and working in partnership with clients.

SONOMA COUNTY WINEGROWERS ANNOUNCE A COLLABORATION WITH JOHN DEERE FOR THE 'FARM OF THE FUTURE'

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, when many of Sonoma County's 1,800 certified sustainable winegrape growers gather for the Sonoma County Winegrowers' (SCW) annual meeting, they want to know what is next for one of the world's most sustainable winegrowing regions. Today, they learned the answer to their question: Sonoma County Winegrowers will embark on a major collaboration with one of the world's most iconic brands, John Deere Company.

Key Points: 
  • Today, they learned the answer to their question: Sonoma County Winegrowers will embark on a major collaboration with one of the world's most iconic brands, John Deere Company.
  • "I am so excited to announce that we have begun working with John Deere given that our farmers love their tractors.
  • This new collaboration will be one of the most significant developments for winegrapes and other high value crops," said Karissa Kruse, president and CEO of the Sonoma County Winegrowers.
  • The John Deere collaboration was announced as the local winegrapes growers celebrated ten years as the world's most sustainable winegrowing region.

Tenuta Luce Introduces Luce Brunello 2019: The new vintage boasts elegance, complexity and impressive ageability

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

MONTALCINO, Italy, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Luce Brunello is Tenuta Luce's tribute to the Montalcino growing area and its winemaking traditions. Its Sangiovese is grown in the Madonnino vineyard, whose ideal aspect and soils make it possible for Tuscany's "royal grape" to create a wine that showcases a perfect combination of structure and elegance.

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  • Tenuta Luce, the Marchesi Frescobaldi Group's wine estate in Montalcino, has released Luce Brunello 2019, now available in international markets.
  • MONTALCINO, Italy, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Luce Brunello is Tenuta Luce's tribute to the Montalcino growing area and its winemaking traditions.
  • "Luce Brunello 2019 is the fruit of an exceptional growing year," explains Tenuta Luce Technical Director Alessandro Marini.
  • The impeccable quality of the grapes allowed production of a superbly-balanced Luce Brunello 2019 with firm structure and powerful, well-integrated tannins.

Plata Wine Partners Expands Portfolio of Exclusive Retail Wine Brands

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Napa, CA, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plata Wine Partners officially announced the purchase of Purple Brands’ portfolio of exclusive retail wines.

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  • Napa, CA, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plata Wine Partners officially announced the purchase of Purple Brands’ portfolio of exclusive retail wines.
  • The acquisition includes 14 brands, such as Donovan-Parke, Main & Geary, Athenaeum, and Shiloh Road, highlighting fruit from distinctive California growing regions.
  • “Bringing these new brands into our fold pushes us closer to producing 500,000 cases of wine this year.
  • “It’s an exciting time of growth and new opportunities.”
    Plata Wine Partners offers cased goods and bulk wine services to the industry’s leading wine companies, wineries, and major retailers.

McManis Family Vineyards Shifts Sales and Marketing to Resurrection Brands

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

McManis Family Vineyards today announced that sales and marketing functions of the company have shifted to new partner, Resurrection Brands.

Key Points: 
  • McManis Family Vineyards today announced that sales and marketing functions of the company have shifted to new partner, Resurrection Brands.
  • The new agreement with the McManis Family gives Resurrection Brands exclusive rights to distribute and represent the McManis Family Vineyards portfolio of wines in the United States, effective as of January 1, 2024.
  • Under the new agreement, the McManis Family will continue to farm the vineyards and produce the wine, while Resurrection Brands will handle sales and marketing functions on behalf of the brand.
  • Shifting marketing and sales functions to Resurrection Brands allows us to continue to focus on our number one priority, which is crafting exceptional wines,” said Ron McManis, President of McManis Family Vineyards.