Master of Wine

Chief Scientist and Master of Wine join forces to consider the origins of Italian wine at Vinitaly 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

VERONA, Italy, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this Advanced Seminar, entitled "Contemporary wines from old grape varieties", Professor Attilio Scienza and Andrea Lonardi MW discuss how winemaking culture and viticultural traditions have affected the evolution of Italian wines as we know them today, focusing on the influence of old vines, terroir and history. In a wide-ranging analyis, Profressor Scienza's presentation will shed light on vine genetics and the origins of certain native grape varieties. The seminar will be accompanied by a curated tasting involving some of Italy's most iconic grape varieties led by the recently certified Master of Wine, Andrea Lonardi.

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Professor Attilio Scienza, a leading academic in the field of vine science and Andrea Lonardi, a recently certified Master of Wine, join forces to consider the evolution of Italian wines with a particular focus on old vines, terroir and history.
In a wide-ranging analyis, Profressor Scienza's presentation will shed light on vine genetics and the origins of certain native grape varieties.
Since June 2018, Prof. Scienza has collaborated with Vinitaly International as the Chief Scientist of the Vinitaly International Academy.
A life-long learner and innovator with a global perspective, he became the second Italian MW in 2023.

Echolands Plans April Grand Opening of Walla Walla Winery and Hospitality Center

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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WALLA WALLA, Wash., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Echolands Winery of Walla Walla will welcome guests to its new state-of-the-art facility, Echolands Estate, with doors open to the public on April 3. The stunning 341-acre site, located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, features the highest-elevation winery in Walla Walla and some of the highest elevations in Washington State. At the cutting edge of sustainable building design, Echolands Estate houses a dedicated production and barrel facility together with a breathtaking tasting room and visitors' center. Shaped by the shared vision of co-owners Doug Frost, Master of Wine and Master Sommelier, and Conservationist Brad Bergman, Echolands Estate will showcase the full potential of terroir-driven Walla Walla wines across many sub-appellations and styles, with a special focus on hospitality and making wine accessible for all. Lending years of experience to the team mission, Winemaker & General Manager Brian Rudin and Hospitality Director Jenna Bicknell are leading all operations for the new estate, including viticulture, winemaking and guest experience.

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The stunning 341-acre site, located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, features the highest-elevation winery in Walla Walla and some of the highest elevations in Washington State.
At the cutting edge of sustainable building design, Echolands Estate houses a dedicated production and barrel facility together with a breathtaking tasting room and visitors' center.
"The opening of Echolands Estate represents the culmination of a five-year vision to welcome guests to experience this special corner of our valley.
As a sommelier and winery owner, my mission is to work with the team to deliver a hospitality experience that's as memorable as our wines."

Wynn Hosts World's Biggest Chinese Wine Competition of International Standard with "Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards"

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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Supported by Macao Government Tourism Office, the event is poised to be the world's biggest Chinese wine Competition of international standard with the winners to be announced at an awards ceremony at Wynn Palace on April 13.

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Supported by Macao Government Tourism Office, the event is poised to be the world's biggest Chinese wine Competition of international standard with the winners to be announced at an awards ceremony at Wynn Palace on April 13.
Ms. Linda Chen, President, Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited said, "Wynn is honored to welcome a group of globally-acclaimed wine experts on the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards judging panel and support us with this prestigious event.
The Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards initiative aims to provide Chinese winemakers with strategic support to enhance their presence in high-end markets.
In addition to judging duties, the distinguished experts also served as hosts for eight exclusive wine events at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau.

Wynn Hosts World's Biggest Chinese Wine Competition of International Standard with "Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards"

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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Supported by Macao Government Tourism Office, the event is poised to be the world's biggest Chinese wine Competition of international standard with the winners to be announced at an awards ceremony at Wynn Palace on April 13.

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Supported by Macao Government Tourism Office, the event is poised to be the world's biggest Chinese wine Competition of international standard with the winners to be announced at an awards ceremony at Wynn Palace on April 13.
Ms. Linda Chen, President, Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited said, "Wynn is honored to welcome a group of globally-acclaimed wine experts on the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards judging panel and support us with this prestigious event.
The Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards initiative aims to provide Chinese winemakers with strategic support to enhance their presence in high-end markets.
In addition to judging duties, the distinguished experts also served as hosts for eight exclusive wine events at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau.

Crimson Wine Group Takes Industry Leading Stance with Significant Glass Weight Reductions, Addressing the Top Contributor of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Wine Industry

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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NAPA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crimson Wine Group (OTCQB: CWGL) has proudly announced its commitment to further reduce the glass bottle weight of its largest production wines. This initiative represents two-thirds of the company's total production and is a crucial step towards achieving its objective of reaching Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 as a signatory of the United Nation Road to Zero and a Silver Member of International Wineries for Climate Action.

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By reducing the weight of its bottles, Crimson aims to lower its environmental impact and contribute towards a more sustainable future.
Crimson recognizes that reducing bottle weight is critically important in the effort to lower Greenhouse Gases.
Additionally, Crimson Wine Group has made significant progress lowering the glass weight for their second largest brand by volume, Seghesio Family Vineyards, based in Healdsburg, CA.
By taking this proactive stance, we hope to inspire other companies in the wine industry to follow suit and prioritize sustainability."

wine2wine Business Forum showcases five never-seen-before Tasting Sessions focused on demystifying the dizzying world of wine scores

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Friday, September 15, 2023

VERONA, Italy, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year the wine industry Forum extends beyond its bountiful program of sessions, adding a unique track of Tasting Sessions, specifically designed to put wine evaluating and scoring under the microscope. Elite tasters from among the wine sector's most prestigious and respected publications, as well as Masters of Wines and top critics will share their wine tasting processes with Forum participants, allowing the audience to taste along with the presenters.

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The 10th Edition of wine2wine Business Forum breaks out the glasses for 5 illuminating wine tasting sessions.
VERONA, Italy, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year the wine industry Forum extends beyond its bountiful program of sessions, adding a unique track of Tasting Sessions, specifically designed to put wine evaluating and scoring under the microscope.
The final Tasting Session will be held Tuesday afternoon, with America's VinePair smashing old school barriers to understanding wine scores.
To purchase tickets and explore more about the wine2wine Business Forum 2023, please visit the official website at https://liveshop.vinitaly.com/en/products/ticket-wine2wine-business-foru... .

Echolands Winery in Walla Walla Appoints Jenna Bicknell as Director of Hospitality

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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WALLA WALLA, Wash., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echolands Winery has announced that Jenna Bicknell will be their Director of Hospitality overseeing all aspects of customer experience. Informed by 16 years of working in the Walla Walla hospitality and wine sector, Bicknell aims to create a curated, engaging and environmentally-focused approach for all Echolands visitors. Among her first priorities, Bicknell will develop the customer experience at the new Echolands Mill Creek winery and visitor's center; scheduled to open to the public in 2024, the new Mill Creek facility is located at the highest elevations of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Bicknell will also develop online education, virtual events and engagement for Echolands' growing national audience.

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Based from Echolands' new winemaking facility in the Blue Mountains, Bicknell brings years of experience in Walla Walla hospitality and wine management to her customer-centric role
WALLA WALLA, Wash., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echolands Winery has announced that Jenna Bicknell will be their Director of Hospitality overseeing all aspects of customer experience.
Informed by 16 years of working in the Walla Walla hospitality and wine sector, Bicknell aims to create a curated, engaging and environmentally-focused approach for all Echolands visitors.
"Jenna is a kindred spirit who shares the Echolands team's passion for kindness and hospitality, and our desire to celebrate everything from the Walla Walla community to environmental stewardship.
Prior to joining the Echolands team, Bicknell was a project manager for Cayuse Vineyards; a general manager for Whitehouse-Crawford and Walla Walla Steak Company; and executive director for Walla Walla's Sustainable Living Center.

Introducing Vinalia, a Pioneering Wine Brand and Subscription Club, Celebrating the Underrepresented Within the Realm of Viniculture

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Monday, September 11, 2023

This pioneering wine brand and subscription club embarks on a remarkable journey to celebrate the underrepresented within the realm of viniculture.

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This pioneering wine brand and subscription club embarks on a remarkable journey to celebrate the underrepresented within the realm of viniculture.
With a staggering 10,000 grape varieties existing worldwide, it's shocking that a mere 33 commandeer 50% of global vineyard space.
Our mission is to introduce wine enthusiasts to the remaining 9,967 varieties that languish in obscurity.
Vinalia stands as a beacon of diversity, collaborating with small-scale producers across the globe, from Uruguay to Romania.

Andrea Lonardi becomes the newest Italian Master of Wine: hot of the presses interview of Italian Wine Podcast

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Friday, August 25, 2023

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VERONA, Italy, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Friday 7 March 2014, without any inkling of exactly where this would lead him, Andrea Lonardi participated in the Introductory Masterclass and entrance exam for the MW program. On Friday 25 August 2023 the same man, albeit profoundly changed by the experience, realized his dream after an arduous undertaking and was proclaimed Master of Wine. This is a great achievement not only for Andrea Lonardi, but also for the entire Italian wine sector.

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Stevie Kim, creator of Italian Wine Podcast, captured Lonardi's immediate reactions in an interview, available in full version on the show portal.
This is a great achievement not only for Andrea Lonardi, but also for the entire Italian wine sector.
But the wine world, and Italian wineries in particular, need more Italian MWs: "Italian wine," comments Andrea Lonardi during the interview for the Italian Wine Podcast, "needs strategy and planning, schemes, logic and discipline, cultivating its identity and prestige.
The full interview is available on the Italian Wine Podcast website: https://bit.ly/44n8F3N .

Echolands Winery Appoints Dynamic New Winemaker Brian Rudin

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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WALLA WALLA, Wash., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echolands Winery has announced that Brian Rudin will be the new Winemaker and General Manager for its two estates in the Walla Walla Valley AVA. Co-owned by Doug Frost, Master of Wine and Master Sommelier, and Conservationist Brad Bergman, Echolands is the owner of Taggart Vineyard in the famed "North Slope," part of SeVein Vineyards; and the forthcoming Mill Creek winemaking facility, a 341-acre site located in the high-elevation foothills of the Blue Mountains. Rudin, whose winemaking acumen builds on his past leadership roles with Duckhorn Wine Company and their Red Mountain label, Canvasback, will oversee winemaking operations, viticulture, team management and hospitality for Echolands. Rudin's role succeeds that of Echolands' former Winemaker, Taylor Oswald, who helped found and grow the winery from its inception in 2018.

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WALLA WALLA, Wash., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echolands Winery has announced that Brian Rudin will be the new Winemaker and General Manager for its two estates in the Walla Walla Valley AVA.
Rudin's role succeeds that of Echolands' former Winemaker, Taylor Oswald, who helped found and grow the winery from its inception in 2018.
Rudin brings more than 17 years of winemaking experience to his new role as Echolands' Winemaker and General Manager.
Following his certification, Rudin worked as a production manager for Alder Ridge Vineyard and Zefina Winery and then as a winemaker for Cadaretta and Buried Cane Vineyards.