Winemaking

Gary Brookman of Miner Family Winery Announces Retirement

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Sunday, June 5, 2022
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OAKVILLE, Calif., June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gary Brookman of Miner Family Winery Announces Retirement

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  • After 25 years at the helm of Miner Family Winery's winemaking program, Gary Brookman, Director of Winemaking is retiring.
  • After 25 years at the helm of Miner Family Winery's winemaking program, Gary Brookman, Director of Winemaking is retiring.
  • In addition to the Miner brand, Gary has had his own label called Brookman Wines for the past 19 years.
  • About Miner Family Winery: Miner Family Winery is a dynamic family-owned winery tucked into the eastern hills of Oakville within the heart of Napa Valley.

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Promotes Steve Peck to Vice President, Winemaking, and Ian Herdman to Vice President, Production

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines is proud to announce the promotion of industry veterans Director of Winemaking Steve Peck to the position of Vice President, Winemaking, and Plant Manager Ian Herdman to the position of Vice President, Production, with J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines.

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  • J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines is proud to announce the promotion of industry veterans Director of Winemaking Steve Peck to the position of Vice President, Winemaking, and Plant Manager Ian Herdman to the position of Vice President, Production, with J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220503005517/en/
    Steve Peck and Ian Herdman have demonstrated substantive experience and leadership in their respective disciplines here at J. Lohr.
  • Simultaneously, CEO Steve Lohr is adding to his scope of responsibility and oversight within J. Lohr, assuming the additional role of president.
  • Offering an expressive range of styles that showcase its estate fruit, J. Lohr crafts eight tiers of award-winning wines: J. Lohr Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Cuve Series, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Gesture, J. Lohr Pure Paso Proprietary Red Wine, J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Monterey Roots, and ARIEL Vineyards.

MICHAEL DAVID WINERY ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN WINEMAKING SENIOR LEADERSHIP

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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LODI, Calif., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Michael David Winery has implemented senior leadership changes for the winemaking team effective January 1, 2022 to position the winery for continued success and future growth.

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  • LODI, Calif., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Michael David Winery has implemented senior leadership changes for the winemaking team effective January 1, 2022 to position the winery for continued success and future growth.
  • In this role, Jeff will oversee all winemaking and wine programs at Michael David Winery.
  • Jeff joined Michael David Winery in 2009 as Winemaker, creating several 90+ point wines and has played an integral role in refining the Michael David winemaking style.
  • Now celebrating more than 37 years as a bonded winery, Michael David Winery has over 900 acres of vineyards in the Lodi Appellation.

Bodega Luigi Bosca Launches New De Sangre Collection

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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The tradition of family gatherings runs in the blood of the Arizus, says Bodega Luigi Bosca CEO Alberto Arizu Jr.

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  • The tradition of family gatherings runs in the blood of the Arizus, says Bodega Luigi Bosca CEO Alberto Arizu Jr.
  • Luigi Bosca De Sangre is the collection we choose for enjoyment and expressing the essence of the passion that defines us.
  • De Sangre is the faithful reflection of the hard work by every member of Bodega Luigi Bosca.
  • Luigi Bosca De Sangre Cabernet Franc 2018: Luigi Bosca pioneered research on this wine from El Paraso, Maip vineyards, where Cabernet Franc expresses special virtues.

Newton Vineyard Nominated For Wine Enthusiast "American Winery Of The Year" Wine Star Award

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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ST. HELENA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Newton Vineyard is proud to be one of five nominees for "American Winery of the Year" in Wine Enthusiast's 22nd Annual Wine Star Awards.

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  • ST. HELENA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Newton Vineyard is proud to be one of five nominees for "American Winery of the Year" in Wine Enthusiast's 22nd Annual Wine Star Awards.
  • "To be nominated by Wine Enthusiast as 'American Winery of the Year' in the company of such illustrious, respected fellow nominees is such an amazing honor," says Head of Winemaking Andrew Holve.
  • Newton Vineyard was founded in 1977 by English businessman Peter Newton, an eclectic innovator with a pioneering spirit and a deep respect for nature.
  • Part of the LVMH portfolio since 2001, Newton continues to champion mountain vineyards and their unfiltered, truthful terroir expression.

Willamette Valley Vineyards Appoints Greg Urmini as Director of Winemaking & Vineyards

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Greg's passion for winemaking and love of Oregon Pinot Noirs led him to Willamette Valley Vineyards where he was inspired by Willamette's values of teamwork, community and estate-grown fruit.

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  • Greg's passion for winemaking and love of Oregon Pinot Noirs led him to Willamette Valley Vineyards where he was inspired by Willamette's values of teamwork, community and estate-grown fruit.
  • "I am excited to join such an esteemed group of winemakers in the Willamette Valley to continue to build a grand reputation for the valley," explained Urmini.
  • "I am honored that Willamette Valley Vineyards placed their trust in me and I look forward to telling the story of our estate vineyards through elegant and classic Oregon wines."
  • Director of Winemaking & Vineyards Greg Urmini will be responsible for the overall management of winemaking and vineyards, including 500 producing acres in the Willamette Valley and 35 acres in the Walla Walla Valley and The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVAs.

Explore Lompoc Partners with NASA and USGS to Celebrate 50 Years of Landsat; September Landsat 9 Launch Date Move to September 23

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Information gathered by Landsat helps world leaders and policymakers gain a deeper understanding of environmental change, respond to natural disasters, and even forecast future crop production.

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  • Information gathered by Landsat helps world leaders and policymakers gain a deeper understanding of environmental change, respond to natural disasters, and even forecast future crop production.
  • To commemorate Landsat and its importance to our understanding of Earth, Explore Lompoc, NASA, and USGS are hosting many "Launch Week" events in the city of Lompoc during the days before and after the launch.
  • Explore Lompoc suggests these locations to view the launch:
    --Lompoc Airport Connect with NASA and USGS representatives, participate with interactive exhibits, displays and games.
  • --West Ocean Avenue Minutes from downtown Lompoc, West Ocean Avenue provides a good viewing location (depending on weather).

Trinchero Family Estates Hires Aimee Baker To Lead Luxury Wine Production

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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ST. HELENA, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) today announced that Aimee Baker will be joining the organization as director of luxury winemaking.

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  • ST. HELENA, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) today announced that Aimee Baker will be joining the organization as director of luxury winemaking.
  • Aimee will oversee all luxury winemaking for St. Helena-based Trinchero Family Estates and work out of the organization's Winemakers' Studio a state-of-the-art winemaking facility built in 2017 for TFE's luxury brands.
  • She will work with winemakers across multiple brands including Neyers Vineyards, Bravium, ZIATA, Trinchero Napa Valley and Mason Cellars as well as lead all luxury innovation projects.
  • "I'm incredibly excited to work across a range of brands and varietals alongside Trinchero Family Estates' team of talented winemakers," Baker noted.

Rodney Strong Announces Changes to Winemaking Team

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Healdsburg, CA, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoma Countys Rodney Strong Wine Estates has announced changes to its Winemaking and Winegrowing Teams, led by Justin Seidenfeld being named Director of Winemaking.

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  • Healdsburg, CA, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoma Countys Rodney Strong Wine Estates has announced changes to its Winemaking and Winegrowing Teams, led by Justin Seidenfeld being named Director of Winemaking.
  • Olivia Wright joined Rodney Strong in 2018 after stints at Mumm Napa, Isabel Estate in New Zealand, and Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards.
  • Rodney Strong Wine Estates is a family-owned wine company that includes Rodney Strong Vineyards, Davis Bynum Wines, Knotty Vines, Upshot Wines, and ROWEN Wine Company.
  • Rodney Strong Vineyards is a family of passionate people committed to crafting premium wines, meaningful experiences, and sustainable leadership in Sonoma County.

Michael David Winery's Grape Microbiota Experiment Set To Return To Earth Aboard The SpaceX-22 Mission

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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LODI, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael David Winery is excited to announce their fermentation experiment, Grape Microbiota, is expected to return to Earth on July 17th.

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  • LODI, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael David Winery is excited to announce their fermentation experiment, Grape Microbiota, is expected to return to Earth on July 17th.
  • Michael David Winery is the first winery in history to conduct wine fermentation on the International Space Station.
  • The experiment contained four 70 ml grape juice samples naturally fermenting in the ambient International Space Station environment.
  • The space-flown juice is set to return aboard the SpaceX-22 mission, splashing down off the coast of Florida on Saturday, July 17th.