Viticulture

Mendocino Wine Company Becomes the First Regenified™ Certified Wine Grape Grower

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

UKIAH, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mendocino Wine Company proudly announces its regenerative achievement, becoming the world's first wine grape grower to receive Tier 3 Regenified certification for its estate vineyards, La Ribera and Home Ranch.

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  • UKIAH, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mendocino Wine Company proudly announces its regenerative achievement, becoming the world's first wine grape grower to receive Tier 3 Regenified certification for its estate vineyards, La Ribera and Home Ranch.
  • In honor of this milestone, CEO of Regenified, Salar Shemirani, expressed, "Mendocino Wine Company's dedication to regenerative practices paves the way for the wine industry.
  • Mendocino Wine Company's estate vineyards, La Ribera and Home Ranch, encompass 230 acres and are nestled in Mendocino County, California.
  • "We are honored to be the first wine grape farmers to receive certification from Regenified," Chase expressed, "and we look forward to continuing the journey."

Wines of Georgia Reports 2023 Integrated Communications Program a Great Success

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wines of Georgia, the organization that represents and promotes the wines of the country of Georgia and is financed by the National Wine Agency of Georgia, which is a legal entity under the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and the country's wineries, is pleased to announce the success of its 2023 integrated communications plan in the United States, which focused on expanding reach by executing a comprehensive communications strategy targeted to key media, trade and influencers. The year's activities included several trade and press events, the launch of a first-of-its-kind free Georgian wine education certification and ongoing press relations, developed and executed with the aim of maintaining momentum for the category in the US, a top strategic market for Georgia. According to the National Wine Agency, US imports of Georgian wine increased in 2022, as in previous years, and continuing to build awareness by investing in educational events and programming for the market is a top priority.

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  • "We are thrilled about the success of the 2023 integrated communications program in further strengthening our relationships in an important market.
  • The 2023 Wines of Georgia campaign kicked off at Vinexpo America in New York on March 8-9, where 26 Georgian wine companies promoted their products with the support of the National Wine Agency.
  • Registration for the program can be accessed on the Wine Certification Program page on the Wines of Georgia website.
  • From August through October 2023, Wines of Georgia organized a retail promotion for Georgian wines at leading retail shops in priority markets on the East Coast.

Consorzio Vini d'Abruzzo Welcomes Trade Experts to Explore The Beauty of Abruzzo

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of its promotional activities, The Charming Taste of Europe, in collaboration with Consorzio Vini d'Abruzzo, organized an exclusive trip for trade professionals to explore the captivating wonders of the Abruzzo region.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of its promotional activities, The Charming Taste of Europe , in collaboration with Consorzio Vini d'Abruzzo , organized an exclusive trip for trade professionals to explore the captivating wonders of the Abruzzo region.
  • In addition, the Consorzio Tutela Vini d' Abruzzo introduced the group to some of the treasures within the territory, such as the Castle of Rocca Calascio and a typical Trabocco.
  • "The education of the trade is crucial to ensure our wines are best represented in those focus markets.
  • Consorzio Vini d'Abruzzo will host a second group of trade professionals for the Abruzzo Wine Academy from November 27th to Nov 30th, four days dedicated to the region and its wines, where participants will train to become the new Abruzzo Wine Ambassadors.

Cato Networks Named SASE Leader, Again

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the leader in SASE, today announced its recognition as a Leader in both the Frost Radar™: Global SASE, 2023 by Frost & Sullivan and the Market Radar: SASE 2023 by Omdia.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the leader in SASE, today announced its recognition as a Leader in both the Frost Radar™: Global SASE, 2023 by Frost & Sullivan and the Market Radar: SASE 2023 by Omdia.
  • "Once again, Cato Networks and our cloud-native SASE platform have been recognized by the industry for its innovation and leadership," said Shlomo Kramer, founder and CEO of Cato Networks.
  • The Frost & Sullivan and Omdia honors underscore Cato Networks' consistent excellence in growth and innovation and comes after the Cato SASE Cloud was recognized by other leading research firms in 2023.
  • For more information about Cato Networks' ranking, download Frost & Sullivan's Frost Radar™: Global SASE, 2023 report here .

Cato Networks Named SASE Leader, Again

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the leader in SASE, today announced its recognition as a Leader in both the Frost Radar™: Global SASE, 2023 by Frost & Sullivan and the Market Radar: SASE 2023 by Omdia.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the leader in SASE, today announced its recognition as a Leader in both the Frost Radar™: Global SASE, 2023 by Frost & Sullivan and the Market Radar: SASE 2023 by Omdia.
  • "Once again, Cato Networks and our cloud-native SASE platform have been recognized by the industry for its innovation and leadership," said Shlomo Kramer, founder and CEO of Cato Networks.
  • The Frost & Sullivan and Omdia honors underscore Cato Networks' consistent excellence in growth and innovation and comes after the Cato SASE Cloud was recognized by other leading research firms in 2023.
  • For more information about Cato Networks' ranking, download Frost & Sullivan's Frost Radar™: Global SASE, 2023 report here .

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Recognized In Two Categories At The Annual Women In Business Stevie® Awards

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has won the Gold Stevie® Award for Women in Business in the "Marketing Campaign of the Year - Beverages - Alcohol" category for its #JLohrWomen: Join The Conversation program. Cynthia Lohr, J. Lohr, co-owner and chief brand officer, was additionally named as a Silver winner for the "Female Executive of the Year - Consumer Products (11 to 2,500 employees)" category.

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  • The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business honor female executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run worldwide.
  • The Stevie® Awards have been hailed as the world's premier business awards.
  • Finalists were determined by averaging scores from six juries comprised of more than 200 business professionals.
  • As of 2018, only 4% of C-suite positions in the wine and spirits industry were held by women.

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2021 is in Wine Spectator's Top 100

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

MENDOZA, Argentina, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Terrazas de los Andes, a pioneer of high-altitude winegrowing since the early 1990s, is proud to announce that Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2021 has been named the #30 wine in Wine Spectator's list of the Top 100 Wines of 2023.

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  • MENDOZA, Argentina, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Terrazas de los Andes, a pioneer of high-altitude winegrowing since the early 1990s, is proud to announce that Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2021 has been named the #30 wine in Wine Spectator's list of the Top 100 Wines of 2023.
  • Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2021 has been named the #30 wine in Wine Spectator's Top 100 for 2023.
  • "With a mosaic of organically farmed vineyards perched where the earth meets the sky, our Reserva Malbec reflects the fresh taste of the Andes."
  • Through blind tastings performed by Wine Spectator's editors, these 100 bottles were chosen from over 9,200 wines.

APEC Officially Kicks Off with Iron Horse Vineyards

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

"Resilience is the quality of being able to bounce back and San Francisco has that in spades," says Iron Horse CEO Joy Sterling.

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  • "Resilience is the quality of being able to bounce back and San Francisco has that in spades," says Iron Horse CEO Joy Sterling.
  • Besides Sparkling, Iron Horse 2020 Heritage Chardonnay and 2019 Gold Ridge Pinot Noir were also featured at the opening party.
  • APEC is the largest gathering of world leaders since the founding of the United Nations in 1945, which Iron Horse co-founder Audrey Sterling attended.
  • For more information about Iron Horse Vineyards, please visit www.ironhorsevineyards.com .

Baldacci Family Vineyards Releases The Thomas Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

NAPA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just in time for the holiday season, Baldacci Family Vineyards is releasing the inaugural vintage of The Thomas Collection: an exclusive, three-bottle set of 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the family's most-prized estate vineyard blocks in Stags Leap District and Diamond Mountain District.

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  • "I am honored to introduce the inaugural vintage of The Thomas Collection, a limited release that celebrates the past, present, and future of our winemaking legacy at Baldacci Family Vineyards," said Michael Baldacci, Winemaker of Baldacci Family Vineyards.
  • The Thomas Collection is named in honor of Michael's father, Thomas Baldacci, and stands as a pinnacle of their fine wine portfolio.
  • "As a culmination of both nature's bounty and human craftsmanship, The Thomas Collection embodies the very essence of our winemaking philosophy," said Thomas Baldacci.
  • For more information and to purchase, visit the website or call the Baldacci Family Vineyards winery directly at 707-944-9261.

Winter WINEland 2024: Your Perfect Winter Wine Escape

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

This year's glorious two-day wine extravaganza promises to warm up the winter and liven up the spirits of all that join the fun.

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  • This year's glorious two-day wine extravaganza promises to warm up the winter and liven up the spirits of all that join the fun.
  • Winter WINEland is more than a wine tasting event.
  • A Winter WINEland ticket includes wine tasting at all participating wineries.
  • We encourage visitors to share their Winter WINEland adventures on social media using #winterwineland2024 and #wineroadlife.