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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
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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.

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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.

RAISING THE BAR AND RAISING A GLASS: CELEBRITY CRUISES WINS 18 WINE SPECTATOR AWARDS

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Santé! Celebrity Cruises® has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2023 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world's best restaurants for wine. Celebrity was recognized with 18 of the prestigious awards in this year's edition, with some restaurants receiving awards for their 11th consecutive year. With this year's awards, Celebrity's legacy continues, celebrating a total of 118 awards.

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  • Celebrity Cruises ® has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator's 2023 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world's best restaurants for wine.
  • Celebrity was recognized with 18 of the prestigious awards in this year's edition, with some restaurants receiving awards for their 11th consecutive year.
  • With this year's awards, Celebrity's legacy continues, celebrating a total of 118 awards.
  • The full list of Celebrity Cruises winners includes:
    2023 Best of Award of Excellence – Le Voyage, Celebrity Ascent
    2023 Best of Award of Excellence – Tuscan, Celebrity Ascent
    2023 Best of Award of Excellence – Le Voyage, Celebrity Beyond
    2023 Best of Award of Excellence – Tuscan, Celebrity Beyond
    2023 Best of Award of Excellence – Normandie, Celebrity Edge ®
    2023 Best of Award of Excellence – Cyprus, Celebrity Apex ®
    2023 Award of Excellence – Fine Cut, Celebrity Apex
    2023 Award of Excellence – Fine Cut, Celebrity Beyond
    2023 Award of Excellence – Fine Cut, Celebrity Ascent
    Continuing the long legacy of recognition by Wine Spectator, the following 2023 Awards of Excellence winners are receiving this honor for the 11th consecutive year:

The Diplomat Beach Resort Unveils Exciting End-of-Summer Promotions and Family Packages for Unforgettable Getaways Through Year-End

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Guests can start their day with a tranquil and rejuvenating experience through the Dip's Sunrise Beach Yoga, or ignite their mornings with the exhilarating Oceanfront Spin Class.

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  • Guests can start their day with a tranquil and rejuvenating experience through the Dip's Sunrise Beach Yoga, or ignite their mornings with the exhilarating Oceanfront Spin Class.
  • Visitors begin their stay on a high note with two complimentary "Welcome" drinks, raising a toast to an unforgettable vacation experience.
  • For those seeking the perfect pairing with their Diplomat Prime meal, one of the restaurant's on-site sommeliers will guide guests through their experience.
  • Don't wait any longer to create treasured moments with your friends and loved ones at The Diplomat Beach Resort.

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection Honored On Travel + Leisure's 2023 World's Best List

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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TELLURIDE, Colo., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Travel + Leisure announced the results of its annual World's Best List, with Telluride's premiere alpine resort, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, recognized as one of the top hotels in the state of Colorado, country and the world by readers.

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  • Determined by the most enthusiastic and judicious travelers, this year's list honors Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection as the #2 Resort in Colorado, #6 Resort in the U.S. and #52 (tie) Hotel in the World.
  • Travel + Leisure's World's Best List is the most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Travel + Leisure's readers as a beloved property," says Bryan Woody, General Manager, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection has received, for the second consecutive year, a Forbes 5-Star award, the highest Forbes Travel Guide rating possible.

CELEBRITY CRUISES UNVEILS NEW FLAVORS AND CULINARY EXPERIENCES ONBOARD ITS UPCOMING SHIP, CELEBRITY ASCENT

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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MIAMI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Cruises, the award-winning premium cruise line pioneering resort travel at sea, is thrilled to unveil details of the culinary and beverage program planned for its highly-anticipated new ship, Celebrity Ascent. The fourth vessel in the line's revolutionary Edge Series, Ascent, will delight travelers with redesigned restaurants, a new immersive dinner experience, expanded food and cocktail menus, a new whiskey tasting experience, and a plant-based multi-course dinner.

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  • World renowned chef, Daniel Boulud, Celebrity's Global Culinary Ambassador, will bring his highly acclaimed restaurant concept at sea to Celebrity Ascent.
  • Brought to life in close collaboration with Chief Blender, Meghan Ireland, Ascent will feature two hand-selected barrels made exclusively for Celebrity Cruises.
  • Celebrity Ascent will make its grand debut this November, as it sets sail from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades for its inaugural Caribbean season.
  • For more information on Celebrity Cruises, or to book a Celebrity cruise, visit www.celebrity.com , call 1-800-CELEBRITY, or contact your trusted travel advisor.

The Restaurant at JUSTIN Reaffirms MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star Status

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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PASO ROBLES, Calif. , July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is proud to announce that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has reaffirmed its MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star status as a part of the 2023 MICHELIN Guide California.

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  • PASO ROBLES, Calif. , July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is proud to announce that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has reaffirmed its MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star status as a part of the 2023 MICHELIN Guide California.
  • The Restaurant at JUSTIN is the only winery restaurant to earn both a MICHELIN Star and a MICHELIN Green Star.
  • On the heels of the success of The Restaurant at JUSTIN, JUSTIN now offers a dinner program at its Downtown Tasting Room, also led by Chef Haggstrom.
  • First revealed in 2020, the MICHELIN Green Star was introduced into several of the 2021 editions of the MICHELIN Guide.

Four Temecula Valley Restaurants Win Prestigious Wine Spectator Award

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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TEMECULA, Calif., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four Temecula Valley restaurants have received a 2023 Award of Excellence distinction from Wine Spectator, joining more than 3,500 restaurants around the world that have been honored for outstanding wine programs.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four Temecula Valley restaurants have received a 2023 Award of Excellence distinction from Wine Spectator, joining more than 3,500 restaurants around the world that have been honored for outstanding wine programs.
  • Wine lists must offer at least 90 selections and feature quality wine producers and wines that diners wouldn't easily find at local wine stores.
  • Awards are assigned on three levels, including the Award of Excellence, Best of Award Excellence, and Grand Award.
  • Here are the 2023 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence honorees from Temecula Valley.

The Golan Heights Winery Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence in Israeli Wine

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Golan Heights Winery, Israel's leading producer of quality wines, is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Located in northern Galilee, the winery was established in 1983 by eight local cooperative communities and has made its mark on the Israeli wine world ever since. Exclusively imported by Yarden Inc. in the U.S., Golan Heights Winery produces three labels with a range of varieties and styles: Yarden, Gilgal, and Hermon.

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  • Golan Heights wines are exclusively imported by Yarden Inc. in the U.S.
    NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Golan Heights Winery, Israel's leading producer of quality wines, is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
  • Exclusively imported by Yarden Inc. in the U.S., Golan Heights Winery produces three labels with a range of varieties and styles: Yarden, Gilgal, and Hermon.
  • A driving force for quality standards, Golan Heights Winery created a Nursery & Propagation Block, partnering with world leaders ENTAV-INRA to supply clean virus-free plant material to the emerging Israeli wine industry.
  • As Schoenfeld is proud to note, Golan Heights Winery "acts as a model for others in the Israeli wine industry."

Oceania Cruises Curates a Collection of Enticing Mediterranean Sojourns Sailing to Cosmopolitan Cities and Undiscovered Gems

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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MIAMI, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, offers an incredible lineup of immersive experiences across the Mediterranean in 2024, allowing guests to experience numerous cultural capitals and lesser-known gems. Sailing from cities including Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens and London, this exquisite selection of carefully crafted voyages aboard Marina, Riviera, Sirena and Oceania Cruises' newest ship, Vista, is ideal for travelers who wish to delve into this region's rich history and ancient cultures, cuisine and traditions. Sailings range from seven days to a 59-day Grand Voyage from Miami to Rome.

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  • Guests can explore the ancient ruins of Siracusa, gaze at Mount Etna and cruise around Ortigia Island, Syracuse's most picturesque asset.
  • Provence in southern France offers some of the most picturesque vistas and enticing flavors of the Mediterranean.
  • Santorini is one of the most iconic gems of the Mediterranean, with much to offer even the most seasoned of travelers.
  • The ship's smaller size allows access to lesser-known ports of call, alongside the iconic cities and resort towns of this historic region.

Cheers! Princess Cruises Earns 15 Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence, Sweeping the Cruise Category for 2023

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raise a glass with Princess Cruises for its wine program! All main dining rooms across the fleet of 15 ships have once again been honored with an Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator's 2023 Restaurant Awards, more than any other cruise line. Each Princess ship is recognized for its wine lists that pair well with the menu, offering a well-rounded culinary experience.

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  • All main dining rooms across the fleet of 15 ships have once again been honored with an Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator's 2023 Restaurant Awards, more than any other cruise line.
  • Each Princess ship is recognized for its wine lists that pair well with the menu, offering a well-rounded culinary experience.
  • Wine Spectator, the world's leading authority on wine, began its awards program in 1981 to recognize the world's best wine lists.
  • The complete list of award winners is available in the August 21, 2023 issue of Wine Spectator, available at newsstands July 11, and at www.winespectator.com .