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Keller Estate Winery Names New Winemaker
Sonoma Coast-based winery Keller Estate is proud to welcome Ross Cobb, who will become the new Keller Estate winemaker on December 1st, 2008. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, Ross Cobb has been making wines since 1989 and is a self-confessed Pinot Noir fanatic. Keller... - December 03, 2008 - Keller Estate
Around the World in 80 Sips Calls Magna Praemia Top New Zealand Bordeaux Blend
New wine guide lauds Destiny Bay for producing country’s top Bordeaux blend. - November 27, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
World’s Leading Fine Wine Publisher Dedicates Three Magazines to Campaign Against Climate Change
A world-first wine photography exhibition in support of action against climate change is featured in the current issues of FINE’s European, American and Scandinavian FINE Wine Magazines. The exhibition is the first photography exhibition to appear simultaneously around the world distributed... - November 21, 2008 - FINE Publishing Helsinki Ltd
Taste the Fall with New Vintages from Tobacco Road Cellars
For many, great wine is worth going to great heights. Such was the thought behind Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC), a boutique winery combining California Grapes with Tar Heel roots. Co-Founders Jason Earnest and Dusty Field, fueled by their passion for fine wine and penchant for California Grapes,... - October 10, 2008 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Raymond Vineyards Celebrates 35th Harvest
The 35th harvest at Raymond Vineyards is going strong in Napa Valley. Founded in 1971 by father and sons team Roy Sr., Roy Jr. and Walter Raymond, the first Raymond harvest took place in 1974. “We didn’t have a lot of equipment, the crush area was just a barn really, but it was an... - October 07, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Raymond Wines at Mill Valley Film Festival
Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay and Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon will be featured on opening night at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival. The Festival gets underway on October 2nd with Larry Charles’ documentary, Religulous, and Gina... - September 30, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Raymond Celebrates Six-Years with Berkeley Rep
Raymond Vineyards is celebrating a six-year partnership with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Raymond donates wine for Berkeley Rep’s opening night performances, 30-Below, night/OUT and other Theatre events. Raymond also contributes wine served at the Narsai Toast Gourmet Gala and Wine Auction,... - September 05, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Destiny Bay Vineyards Celebrated by Anthony Dias Blue
New Zealand Wine Producer Recognized by Top U.S. Wine Critic. - August 21, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
A Taste of South Africa in the Heart of Virginia
What is bobotie, do you know? How about bunny chow or biltong? Who is Isliedh and what's a Meerlust? Over 40,000 South Africans living in the US know - and if they could drive to their local grocery store or wine shop and pick them up they would. If Americans knew what those things were, they might be wishing for them too. The third annual South African Food & Wine Festival dishes up a slice of South African culture, music, food & wine on July 11th, 12th and 13th 2008. - June 26, 2008 - Grayhaven Winery
"Best-of-Appellation" Awarded to Sol Rouge for Top Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Sol Rouge, a family vineyard and winery producing boutique California wines, was selected as “Best-of-Appellation” by Appellation America, receiving top honors for its 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Sol Rouge selected as one of the 8 out of the 809 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon... - June 04, 2008 - Sol Rouge
Tobacco Road Cabernet Takes a Gold Medal at International Wine Judging
Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC), a boutique winery with Tarheel State roots, received a major accolade in the winemaking world, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2008 Riverside International Wine Competition. Wine industry experts awarded Tobacco Road’s 2005 “Vitality” Cabernet Sauvignon... - May 15, 2008 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room
Sustainable from the Ground Up
Nord workers learning latest sustainable vineyard practices. - May 01, 2008 - Nord Vineyard Services
WinePress.US 4th Annual Winefest Itinerary Completed
The fourth annual WinePress.US Winefest will be held July 10-12th, 2008 at the Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, California. Events to include a free full day bus winery tour, including lunch and tasting fees, private tours, two full days of seminars on winemaking & grape growing, winemaking competition, small winery tasting and more. - April 30, 2008 - WinePress.US
Canine Wines Announces Inaugural Donations to Animal Rescue Partners Over $1,300 in Direct Funds and $7,500 of Product Donated in Initial Year of Operations
Canine Wines, a boutique winery producing premium California wines and sharing the proceeds with animal rescue organizations, announced today that they have donated over $1,300 in direct funds and $7,500 in wine since the launch of the brand on October 1st of this year. $5 per bottle of wine sold... - January 30, 2008 - Canine Wines
The Gift of “Pretentious Wine for Unpretentious People” Tops Wine Lover’s Wish List This Year
As the Boutique Wine Universe Continues its Rapid Expansion, Tobacco Road Cellars Continues Its Pursuit of the Perfect Holiday Gift - December 16, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Maple River Winery Releases Medora Chokecherry Wine
Handpicked chokecherries from Medora and Billings County North Dakota were used to make this limited edition Chokecherry Wine. - December 08, 2007 - Maple River Winery
Domaine Carneros’ Brut Rosé Cocktail "Bouquet of Rosé" Will be Featured at Bubble Lounge Locations on the East and West Coasts
The Bubble Lounge (www.bubblelounge.com), an elegant Champagne and sparkling wine lounge, will be kicking off its inaugural After Work Fridays cocktail special by featuring the “Bouquet of Rosé,” made with Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, at its New York and San Francisco... - December 05, 2007 - Domaine Carneros
Third Release is a Winning Combination of Hard Work and Great Winemaking, as Parallel Napa Valley Introduces Its 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon by Philippe Melka
On the heels of two previous sell-out releases, the third vintage from Parallel Napa Valley is truly charmed, as the up and coming Napa mountainside winery is proud to introduce its latest winner – its 2005 Cab, again just in time for ski season. Created by Parallel winemaker Philippe Melka,... - November 12, 2007 - Parallel Napa Valley
Whitmore Wine Co. Starts New Round of Funding
Hot new wine brand geared toward younger wine drinkers looking to raise $1M in next year for new products, expansion of existing brands. - October 18, 2007 - Whitmore Wine Co.
Baby Boomers Strike "Liquid" Gold in the Gold Country. Winery Wins Prestigious Awards. Pilot Peak Winery Offers Unique Comparative Tasting Method with Award Winning Wine
Pilot Peak Syrah wins Best of Show at the Orange County Fair competing against 3150 other wines. In celebration, guests can come to the winery to enjoy a private relaxed Comparative Tasting out on the beautiful terraces, while enjoying the views, the wines and the vines. They are provided tasting notes and food "pairings" to accompany the Award winning wines. - August 23, 2007 - Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery LLC
Chatham Hill Winery Wins Standing Ovation Award
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery was recognized, with a Standing Ovation award, as the top North Carolina vineyard and/or winery in Metro Magazine’s 2007 MetroBravo Awards. Readers voted for the award based on taste,... - July 26, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Chatham Hill Winery Releases First Ever Pomegranate Infused Wine
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery has introduced pomegranate to its Sweet Carolina line of fruit infused wines. This new addition is a unique wine, created by infusion of the natural, tangy pomegranate juice to a blend of grape... - May 21, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Maple River Winery's 2007 North Dakota Artist Series
North Dakota's Maple River Winery announces its 2007 North Dakota Artist Series showcasing talent from all over North Dakota. Each exhibit runs for 2 months with a free wine and cheese reception honoring each artist on the first Friday of each exhibit. - May 02, 2007 - Maple River Winery
Chatham Hill Winery Announces New Vice President
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that Brian K. Norkeveck has joined the winery as vice president of sales and business development for Chatham Hill and Sweet Carolina brands in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. Norkeveck brings over... - April 02, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Celebrate Spring with the Shawangunk Wine Trail
Think Spring… Think of the The Shawangunk Wine Trail's popular Pasta Primo-Vino. This year the event is being held the weekend of April 21-22. Participants are invited to Celebrate Springtime and the start of the winegrowing season by visiting each of the wineries on the wine... - March 21, 2007 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
Tobacco Road Cellars Syrah to Debut at Beaufort Food and Wine Festival
Tobacco Road Cellars is pleased to introduce the newest entry to their portfolio, the Tobacco Road Syrah Napa Valley 2005. Tobacco Road Cellars, a boutique Napa Valley winery, was founded by two North Carolina businessmen, Dusty Field and Jason Earnest. Embarking on a unique wine venture that... - March 19, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Third Annual Hudson Valley Wine Competition Winners
Stoutridge Vineyard & Winery was the setting on Sunday, February 18, 2007 for the Third Annual Hudson Valley Wine Competition. The competition was open to all commercial wineries in the Hudson Valley AVA using New York State fruit, but more exclusively, Hudson Valley fruit. This... - February 23, 2007 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
Announcing Tobacco Road Cellars
Napa Valley wine with North Carolina inspiration is the vision of two NC entrepreneurs. Boutique winery in the heart of California wine country with a distinctive name with a history of tradition and reputation for excellence: Tobacco Road. - February 13, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Chatham Hill Winery Holds Annual Sweetheart Dinner
Jill Winkler, managing partner of Chatham Hill Winery, has announced that the winery will hold its annual Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7p.m. This is a unique event at the Triangle’s only winery and includes a romantic buffet-style dinner for two prepared by Daniel’s... - February 07, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Wine Design Notices Increase in the Number of Proposals Made Using Personalised Wine Labels
Personalised wine leader, Wine Design, have noticed a marked increase in the number of proposals made using a personalised "will you marry me" label. - July 03, 2006 - Wine Design
Travel Around the World in 60 Miles June 17 - 18, 2006
Travel around the World in 60 Miles without leaving the Hudson Valley. Join the Shawangunk Wine Trail June 17th and 18th, 2006 and savor the foods and atmosphere of 11 countries at 11 wineries. Participants are invited grab their passport… their Shawangunk Wine Trail Passport and... - May 16, 2006 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
Celebrate Spring with the Shawangunk Wine Trail Pasta Primo Vino Event April 22-23, 2006
Shawangunk Wine Trail celebrates spring with their popular Pasta Primo-Vino event April 22 -23, 2006 - April 05, 2006 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
Three Wineries Join the Shawangunk Wine Trail
The Shawangunk Wine Trail nestled between the famous Shawangunk Mountains and the majestic Hudson River, is proud to announce the addition of three wineries to the trail. - March 28, 2006 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
Maple River Winery Releases Apple Mint Wine, Honey Apple Wine, and Honey Raspberry Wine
North Dakota's own, Maple River Winery proudly announces the release of 3 seasonal wines, Apple Mint Wine, Honey Apple Wine, and Honey Raspberry Wine. - December 18, 2005 - Maple River Winery
Wine Reciprocity Law Takes Effect in North Dakota
A new North Dakota law goes into effect today allowing North Dakota wineries, retailers, and wholesalers the opportunity to sell wine directly to consumers in other reciprocal states via the Internet, mail, fax, or phone. Rep. Dan Ruby, R-Minot, one of the key supporters in the North Dakota House... - August 01, 2005 - Maple River Winery
Amateur Wine Maker Holds First Ever International Winefest Even in Denver, Colorado
First ever www.WinePress.US international WineFest for amateur wine makers supported by major players in the industry with their presenations, products and product tastings. - July 27, 2005 - WinePress.US