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TOPS at SPAR Soweto Wine Festival Turns 10 in Style
Celebrating its 10th year, the 2014 TOPS at SPAR Soweto Wine & Lifestyle Festival, in association with the Food Network and the Travel Channel, taking place from 4-6 September 2014 at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto, is going to be "Stylin in Soweto" like never before. - May 22, 2014 - Soweto Wine Festival
Empire Rockefeller Vodka Wins Double Gold - Best Vodka
TheFiftyBest.com is very pleased to announce that Empire Rockefeller Vodka was awarded a Double-Gold medal, Best Vodka. - May 12, 2014 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
Wine-in-a-Can Start-Up Aims Big, Looking to Next Generation of Wine Drinkers for Fan Base
Harlem Vintners, LLC, a new company focused on youth-oriented spirits, recently launched a campaign to introduce its new product, Maenad, to the masses. Maenad is unique in that it is the first attempt to market a great tasting affordable wine-in-a-can to a generation of savvy youth consumers. Further, Maenad presents a bold visual presentation to the table, as every can has beautiful artwork that will appeal to those who appreciate not only fine taste in their wine, but fine art as well. - May 11, 2014 - Harlem Vintners LLC
Southern Brewing Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Pepper Beer Releases
Southern Brewing & Winemaking is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Celebration with a pepper beer tap takeover. - May 01, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Local Beer and Art Come Together in Tampa Brewery Art Market
Southern Brewing & Winemaking is hosting a Summer Art Market to feature local art, crafts, food, music, and beer. - April 25, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Southern Brewing & Winemaking Participates in AHA Big Brew on May 3, 2014
A celebration of National Homebrew Day, known as AHA Big Brew, is now in its 17th year. Southern Brewing & Winemaking (Southern) will host a local gathering on May 3, 2014. Organized by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), AHA Big Brew celebrates National Homebrew Day, honored on the... - April 18, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Seminole Heights Brewery Hosts Local Art Market
Southern Brewing & Winemaking is hosting a Summer Art Market to featuring local art, crafts, food, music, and beer. - April 13, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
St. Clair Winery Celebrates 30 Years
Cheers to 30 Years. From French roots and humble beginnings, St. Clair Winery has grown to be the largest and premier winery in New Mexico. In commemoration, St. Clair is re-launching a special recipe wine served at their grand opening in 1984. - March 21, 2014 - St. Clair Winery
Southern Brewing & Winemaking Releases Scotch on the Rocks
Seminole Heights brewery releases a Prohibition-inspired beer for its Valentine’s Day Speakeasy. - February 11, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Finger Lakes Winery Publishes Groundbreaking History of Region, Winery
Available online for the first time, the new book "A Sense of Place: A Discovery of Finger Lakes Wine History and Villa Bellangelo Winery," is slated for release 2/1/14. - January 30, 2014 - Villa Bellangelo Winery
Empire Rockefeller: Premium Vodka of Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Empire Rockefeller Vodka now is the Official Premium Vodka of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A member of the Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group, Empire Rockefeller came to the market in 2012 and quickly earned respect for its unique smooth taste. It's the only vodka in the world that is distilled six times in copper cognac kettles in the Cognac region of France. - January 17, 2014 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
Seminole Heights Craft Brewery Offers Growlers for Entire Tap List
Southern Brewing now offering growler fills for its entire draft list of beers, ciders, meads, and sodas. - January 09, 2014 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Southern Brewing & Winemaking Releases Special Holiday Tea Beer
Local Tampa brewery releases its first commercial tea beer to the public this weekend. - December 19, 2013 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Seminole Heights Brewery Offers Craft Cider and Mead on Tap
Southern Brewing & Winemaking is the first local microbrewery to offer beers, ciders, and meads all made and served on site. - December 12, 2013 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
San Diego Cellars Opens First Urban Winery, Tasting Room and Kitchen in Little Italy
As the only winery operating in Downtown, San Diego Cellars will celebrate the culmination of the recent soft opening of its 2,100 square-foot location on November 9th, with a grand opening event featuring a variety of ultra-premium California wines and an innovative wine on tap program. - November 02, 2013 - San Diego Cellars
Homebrew Supply Store Gives Cheers to Five Years
Southern Brewing & Winemaking celebrates fifth year as Tampa’s largest homebrew supply shop. - October 25, 2013 - Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Olga Bussinello, Director of the Consorzio Valpolicella and Only Female in Italy to Hold the Role Awarded Women for Women Award by Italy Vini Buoni D'Italia Wine Guide
On 25th October, during the presentation of one of Italy's most well respected wine guides, the Vini Buoni d'Italia guide published by Touring, Olga Bussinello will be one of four women to receive an award. - October 14, 2013 - Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella
Barossa Shiraz Beats World's Best
Gatt Shiraz Triumphs at International Wine and Spirit Competition. Highly awarded Barossa estate, Gatt Wines has triumphed again. 2008 Gatt Shiraz has been awarded the trophy for best syrah/shiraz at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London. - October 12, 2013 - Gatt Wines
Pull the Cork on Cancer
Braman Winery to honor survivors, families, friends and supporters. - October 03, 2013 - Braman Winery
The Wine Poste Ships Hard-to-Find Wines Across Texas
Today the Wine Poste announced that it is about to resume shipping wines to consumers across Texas and beyond. During summer’s hottest months, the Wine Poste suspends wine shipping in order to protect the integrity of the wine. But now that we’re moving into late September and... - September 24, 2013 - The Wine Poste, LLC
The Wine Poste to Offer Special Wine Gift Baskets for the Holidays
Today the Wine Poste announced that it is partnering with Scardello Artisan Cheese and Dude, Sweet Chocolate to create memorable wine gift baskets for the holiday season. These wine gift baskets will feature some of the Wine Poste’s favorite hard-to-find highly rated wines, a Wine Poste gift... - September 24, 2013 - The Wine Poste, LLC
High Eden Home of World's Top Riesling
Gatt Wines claim international Riesling trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards Boutique Eden Valley estate, Gatt Wines has attained top honours at the world’s foremost international wine competition. - September 10, 2013 - Gatt Wines
South African Wines, Including the Wines of Golf Legend Retief Goosen, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
The wines of golf legend Retief Goosen will be showcased at the 8th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 14th & 15th 2013 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival invites wine lovers, foodies and families to learn about South Africa through this two day... - August 30, 2013 - Grayhaven Winery
Handy Web Site Makes It Easy to Pair Great Food & Wine Thru Online Recipe Sharing
The pairing of wine and food has played a predominant role in how wine is enjoyed. In fact, it is said there is a science to it. But the folks at Robert Keenan Winery question those strict guidelines. Despite their reputation for being among Napa California's, if not the world's, best winemakers,... - August 19, 2013 - Robert Keenan Wineries
Attimo Winery, LLC Will Host a Record Attempt for the Longest Toast Relay and a Record Attempt for the Most Uncorked Bottles of Wine
Attimo Winery attempts two (2) records on September 28 to support Auburn Elementary. - July 29, 2013 - Attimo Winery
Four Organic Wines Awarded Gold Medals by the Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide
The Vinos Cambronero, S.L. winery has again received further international recognition for its great work and significant commitment to organic quality in all its wines, with the recent attainment of four new gold medals. - July 12, 2013 - Vinos Cambronero, S.L.
Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success
Susie Hanson’s life changed forever in three days. After seven surgeries, corrective surgeries, physical therapy, and prosthetic rehabilitation, Susie has learned that trials and tribulations can be the pathway to life and business transformation. With assistance from several area agencies... - July 09, 2013 - Rockin Rooster Winery
Domaine Serene Takes All Six Top Spots in a Blind Tasting Against Some of Burgundy’s Finest
Is There a New Benchmark in World-Class Chardonnay? - July 01, 2013 - Domaine Serene
12 Corners Vineyards Hosts Its Grand Opening Event on June 21, 2013
Summertime fun near the Lake Michigan shoreline will be even sweeter this year with the Grand Opening of 12 Corners Vineyards (Winery) located at 1201 North Benton Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan (196 exit 1). - June 21, 2013 - 12 Corners Vineyards
Wine Oh TV to Produce Video Series on Recent Trip to Italy
The new series will explore the wine, food, and culture of the Chianti Classico wine region in Tuscany. - June 15, 2013 - Wine Oh TV
Dallas Wine Tours Launch to Rave Reviews
Owners of popular Grapevine Wine Tours bring successful model to Dallas. - June 10, 2013 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Klassen Wines Launches Big Mouth Chardonnay
As part of its 10th Anniversary Celebration, Calaveras County wine producer, Brian Klassen, introduces the newest addition to his signature wines, Big Mouth Chardonnay. “I can’t think of a better wine with which to commemorate our 10th Anniversary,” said Brian Klassen, Founder... - May 15, 2013 - Klassen Wines
The Wine Poste to Host Special Chef’s Dinner Featuring Driftwood’s Omar Flores
The Wine Poste invites Dallas diners to join its first Chef’s Dinner on June 3rd. Featuring the talented Chef Omar Flores of Driftwood, this elaborate feast will start with a sparkling wine reception. - May 15, 2013 - The Wine Poste, LLC
The Wine Poste to Host Special Tasting of Gandona Wines
The Wine Poste is excited to host a special tasting with Gandona, one of California’s most celebrated new wineries. Gandona’s vintner, Manuel Pires, will be on hand to meet with attendees, sign bottles and discuss the two incredible Cabernet Sauvignons that he’s currently making. - April 30, 2013 - The Wine Poste, LLC
Michael Keenan Rocks Merlot-Cabernet with March Release of Awaited 2009 Mernet Reserve (93)
This month, Keenan Winery released the 11th vintage of its renowned Mernet Reserve. - April 27, 2013 - Robert Keenan Wineries
Sunrise Wines Hosts Spanish-Inspired Wine Dinner at The Matthews House on Thursday, April 25
Local Wine Importer Invites Public to Experience International Selections at Four-Course Outdoor Dinner Offering in Cary, N.C. - April 18, 2013 - Sunrise Wines
Gatt Wines Claims World's Best Wine
Gatt Wines claims number 1 wine and 2nd top winery in the world. - March 19, 2013 - Gatt Wines
Algodon’s Marcelo Pelleriti First Argentine Winemaker to Receive 100 Parker Points for Bordeaux Wine
Scott Mathis, Founder of Algodon Wine Estates, is pleased to announce that Marcelo Pelleriti, Algodon’s Senior Wine Advisor, received a perfect score from Robert Parker for his wine Chateau La Violette 2010, a Merlot made in Pomerol, where Pelleriti has worked since 2001. The winemaker also... - March 14, 2013 - Algodon Wine Estates
Colio's Festival of Ice Warms Ontario Hearts
Following the success of previous years, Colio Estate Winery once again opened its doors to a rousing reception for the 13th annual Festival of Ice. - March 07, 2013 - Colio Winery
Studio Vino Celebrates 5 Year Wine-iversary
Local Tempe winery celebrates 5 year Wine-iversary. - February 27, 2013 - Studio Vino
Clouds Rest Vineyards, in Petaluma, Welcomes Ilse Chun to Oversee Its Retail Sales Division
Clouds Rest, located in Petaluma, CA, best known for its Estate grown Pinot Noir hires wine country veteran, Ilse Chun to join their organization to oversee their retail sales division. - February 01, 2013 - Clouds Rest Vineyards
Wine Market Council Elects Dennis Cakebread as Board of Directors Chair, Releases Luxury Wine Market Research in Advance of Upcoming Conferences
Wine Market Council announced today that Dennis Cakebread has been officially elected as the chair of Wine Market Council’s board of directors. Xavier Barlier of Maisons Marques & Domaines/Roederer Estate, who served as Wine Market Council’s chair from 2010-2012, has been elected to the position of immediate past chair. Also, in advance of their upcoming 2013 Wine Market Council Research Conferences, the council also announced today several findings from their research on luxury wine buyers. - January 09, 2013 - Wine Market Council
Wine Stars World is a Success. A Selection of V&N Cellars Wines is Now Available in the UK Through One of the Leading Online Wine Retailers, SWIG.
SWIG has listed three V&N Barcelona wines available to be shipped to every corner of UK including Highlands and the Islands. The wines are V&N Garnatxa Blanca, “an eccentric and exuberant expression of oaked Garnatxa”; V&N Reserva, a new discovery for Chateauneuf-du-Pape and... - December 23, 2012 - V&N Cellars
Polini Group Creates Its App for iPhone and Android
Polini Group creates its app for iPhone and Android that unifies the new 2013 catalog and price list in an innovative application accessible from smartphones, tablets and PCs. The Polini app allows authorized users to view images and product data sheets but also to calculate the trade discounts on... - December 22, 2012 - Polini Group
Harpers Bazzar's Anne Krebiehl Blogs from the Wines of Argentina Annual Tasting: Algodon Wine Estates
Stained teeth and many a purple-tinged smile at Wednesday's well-attended Argentina Annual Trade Tasting at Lord's attested to the overwhelming predominance of red wines on show - mostly Malbec of course. And while this floral-scented charmer may deservedly continue to play first fiddle in these... - December 13, 2012 - Algodon Wine Estates
Wine Market Council Announces 2013 Consumer Research Conferences and Unveils a New Website
Wine Market Council, the non-profit association of grape growers, wine producers, importers, wholesalers, and other affiliated wine businesses, today announced the dates for the 8th Annual Wine Market Council Research Conferences and unveiled a new brand image including a new logo and revamped website. The council’s mission is to establish the widespread acceptance of wine as a rewarding part of American culture and to report on timely issues and emerging consumer trends in the industry. - December 07, 2012 - Wine Market Council
Su Vino, Homestead Top Wine Tour Voting
Grapevine Wine Tours guests pick quarterly wine and winery favorites. - November 21, 2012 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Sunrise Wines Hosts International Wine Tasting Dinner at The Matthews House
Local Wine Importer Invites Public to Experience Italian-Inspired Selections During November Event - November 21, 2012 - Sunrise Wines
ThermoPod® Thermal Protective Mailers Now Offer Earth Aware Options for Shipping Mail Order Spices and Spice Mixes
Natural and organic spices deserve eco-friendly thermal and protective shipping - and finally - here it is. - November 17, 2012 - ThermoPod
Argentina Properties Sotheby’s International Realty and Algodon Wine Estates Announced Their Partnership
Argentina Properties Sotheby’s International Realty and Algodon Wine Estates today announced their sales and marketing partnership for Algodon’s luxury vineyard estate homesites located in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina. - November 14, 2012 - Algodon Wine Estates