Viticulture

California Vintners Report Exceptional Quality for 2023 Harvest

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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California vintners are celebrating the 2023 vintage as exceptional, following a late start to harvest.

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  • California vintners are celebrating the 2023 vintage as exceptional, following a late start to harvest.
  • Many vintners predict that the 2023 vintage will be one of the finest in years, producing wines with beautiful flavors, vibrant acidity and remarkable balance.
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    California's 2023 winegrape harvest looks to be exceptional.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Harvest began late throughout California, running anywhere from two weeks to a full month behind normal timing.

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

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Retail, Luxury, Wine & Spirits, Gibson Dunn, EBITDA, Webcast, Acquisition, NYSE, The Duckhorn Portfolio, NAPA, Brown–Forman, LLP, Wine, Ropes & Gray, Accounting, Direct, Growth, Greenhill & Co., Student Borrower Protection Center, Security (finance), Viticulture, Chardonnay

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.

Catch a Glimpse of The Madison 2023 December Auction

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Sale, OWC, GOLD, Dispatch (band), MacPhail, Friends, Christmas, Family, Gordon & MacPhail, Collection, The Murray Hotel, System, Cabernet Sauvignon, Holiday, Magnum, Ageing, Hanyu, Kweichow Moutai, Gift, Scotch whisky, HK, Glen, CP, Auction, Interior design, Wine, Bottled water, Viticulture, Nightclub, Beer, Scotch, The Macallan distillery, Glendronach distillery, Rehoboam, Spirit

This sale will be live-streamed on Madison Auction bidding platform ( www.madison-auction.com/auctions ) and the Madison Auction App (search 'Madison Auction' in your app store) at 11am on 16th.

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  • This sale will be live-streamed on Madison Auction bidding platform ( www.madison-auction.com/auctions ) and the Madison Auction App (search 'Madison Auction' in your app store) at 11am on 16th.
  • As the first Hong Kong based luxury lifestyle auction house, Madison Auction hosts auctions for the unique pool of high-net-worth clients from APAC and other regions.
  • In the upcoming Madison December auction, Madison have prepared 32 handbags from the top luxury brand Hermès for collectors.
  • It's Madison Auction's first time to offer two casks in our 2023 October Auction and both casks sold at their high estimations.

Garden Media Group Releases The 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Centurion, Holiday, Carbon, Araucaria heterophylla, Collection, Life, Plant, USDA, Mineral, Jackson & Perkins, Garden Media Guild, Beauty, Gold, Park Seed Company, Multimedia, Availability, Horticulture, Health, System, Vitamin, Parent, Family, Viticulture, Amazon, Chard

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Goddess Gifts 

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  • (Available at Amazon for $33.99)
    The new OASIS® Forage Create kit is the perfect gift for the creative in your life.
  • (Available at Costafarms.com)
    Garden Media ignites buzz for clients, offers innovative PR campaigns, and secures top media placements and partnerships.
  • The boutique PR and marketing firm is known as the best in the home, garden, horticulture, outdoor living, and lawn and landscape industries.
  • The annual Garden Trends Report is one of the most published garden studies in trade and consumer news.

Matthews Releases First Wines Crafted by New Winemaking Team

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Bordeaux wine, Wine, Reserve, Republic National Distributing Company, Columbia Valley, Viticulture

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Matthews, a family-owned winery focused on expressing the purity of the Columbia Valley, has released its first wines under the new winemaking team, which joined in the spring of 2021. The releases include the 2021 Columbia Valley Cuvée, Claret, Cabernet Sauvignon and 2022 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc.

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  • The releases include the 2021 Columbia Valley Cuvée, Claret, Cabernet Sauvignon and 2022 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Matthews winery in Washington state has released its first wines crafted by the new winemaking team.
  • For the past decade, the Matthews team has been on an incredible journey.
  • They have great richness and textural depth and are quite different than any wines Matthews has previously produced," said Head Winemaker Alex Stewart.

Lake County Winegrape Commission Celebrates the Creation of 2 New Lake County AVAs

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lake County continues to raise the bar of quality wine production in California and welcomes two recently approved AVAs, the Long Valley-Lake County AVA, and the Upper Lake Valley AVA.

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  • LAKE COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lake County continues to raise the bar of quality wine production in California and welcomes two recently approved AVAs, the Long Valley-Lake County AVA, and the Upper Lake Valley AVA.
  • Largely overlooked until recently, Lake County is gaining traction as the market looks for high-end, California wines at an accessible price point.
  • Thanks to its volcanic terroir, the Lake County wine region is being recognized for its capacity to produce quality wines that are complex and distinct.
  • "These two new AVA further demonstrate the vast potential of Lake County," comments Debra Sommerfield, President of the Lake County Winegrape Commission, an organization of the region's winegrowers that actively fosters local viticultural innovation through projects such as the bilingual Lake County Pruning School in English and Spanish, now in its second year.

Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Announces Exclusive Import Partnership with Legacy Champagne Producer Philipponnat

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Auxerrois blanc, Thierry Philipponnat, NAPA, Character, Wine, History, Grower Champagne, House, Heart, Solera, Partnership, Horse, Family, Viticulture, Pinot noir

Demeine Estates is importing the full range, including three non-vintage cuvees, three vintage cuvees, and four prestige cuvees.

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  • Demeine Estates is importing the full range, including three non-vintage cuvees, three vintage cuvees, and four prestige cuvees.
  • Founded in 1522, this historic House in the heart of Champagne has undergone a renaissance since 15th generation family member Charles Philipponnat took the helm in 2000.
  • "Philipponnat is an iconic producer among true Champagne enthusiasts, and we look forward to representing this historic House to elevate their presence in the US market," said Demeine Estates President Philana Bouvier.
  • Philipponnat joins Blanc de Blancs specialists Champagne Legras & Haas, as well as Sancerre producer Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye and Burgundy's La Chablisienne and Domaine de Montille in Demeine Estates' growing portfolio as Demeine Estates increases its import footprint in key regions throughout France.

Milam & Greene Whiskey Introduces Its Most Exclusive and Final Bottling of the Castle Hill Vintage Series Bourbon Whiskey

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Monday, December 4, 2023
ABV, Collection, Ageing, Bourbon, Blender, TMI Episcopal, Tennessee whiskey, Viticulture, Beer

BLANCO, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milam & Greene Whiskey is pleased to announce the release of The Castle Hill Batch Three 15-Year-Old Bourbon. This is the final release in their award-winning Castle Hill Vintage Bourbon Series. For Batch Three, 2023 Master Blender of the Year, Heather Greene hand-selected just 20 barrels aged over 15 years. It is the oldest age statement ever released by Milam & Greene and has already landed a spot on acclaimed whiskey writer Fred Minnick's "The Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2023" list.

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  • BLANCO, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milam & Greene Whiskey is pleased to announce the release of The Castle Hill Batch Three 15-Year-Old Bourbon.
  • Creating our oldest, rarest, and final batch for the Castle Hill Vintage Series has been a passion project for me.
  • The Castle Hill Vintage Series celebrates the art and skill of blending old casks to create a refined and beautiful whiskey.
  • "Creating our oldest, rarest, and final batch for the Castle Hill Vintage Series has been a passion project for me," says Heather Greene.

Step Into Frost Way with The Kerwin Frost Box at McDonald's

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Introducing: the Kerwin Frost Box – a one-of-a-kind global collaboration with artist and lifelong McDonald's fan, Kerwin Frost – launching in Canada and other select markets around the world starting December 11.

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  • Introducing: the Kerwin Frost Box – a one-of-a-kind global collaboration with artist and lifelong McDonald's fan, Kerwin Frost – launching in Canada and other select markets around the world starting December 11.
  • Growing up in Harlem, New York, Kerwin found his McNugget Buddy collection to be a source of creative inspiration.
  • Kerwin Frost – The Mayor of Frost Way is a true champion of the citizens and encourages them to be themselves.
  • I hope the Kerwin Frost Box will serve as a reminder for people to hone their creativity and not be afraid to show the world who they really are."

Step Into Frost Way with The Kerwin Frost Box at McDonald's

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- No matter how long it's been, McDonald's fans never forget the feeling of opening a Happy Meal® box to see the surprises inside. Last year, we gave them the chance to relive that excitement as adults with the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box. Now, we're once again sparking nostalgic joy with the help of a visionary artist and some very special Buddies.

Key Points: 
  • Introducing: the Kerwin Frost Box – a one-of-a-kind global collaboration with artist and lifelong McDonald's fan, Kerwin Frost – launching in the U.S. and other select markets around the world starting Dec. 11.
  • Kerwin Frost – The Mayor of Frost Way is a true champion of the Buddies and encourages them to be themselves.
  • In addition, McDonald's x Kerwin Frost are releasing a first-of-its-kind new footwear silhouette with the Fry Guy shoes (as seen on the Kerwin Frost McNugget Buddy).
  • Pick up the Kerwin Frost Box at participating McDonald's restaurants starting Dec. 11 while supplies last and find out which McNugget Buddy you resonate with most.