Afternoon Brief, February 28th

Enrico Scavino, One of Piedmont's Winemaking Greats, Dies at 82: A member of the Barolo Boys, Scavino was unafraid to mix tradition with modernity in the name of outstanding wine...

This February, wine club members of nearly 30 wine brands across four California counties and Michigan State can claim two complimentary tastings at any other participating club’s tasting room. Why? Because these tasting rooms have joined ReSIProcal February! Participating tasting rooms’ wines are made with SIP Certified® sustainable grapes, cultivated by sustainable farming practices that show care for the people and the planet. ReSIProcal February is a way to connect these like-minded brands and spread awareness of their good work. Participating locations include Baileyana Winery, Cambria Winery, Castoro Cellars, Niner Wine Estates, Vina Robles, Foxen Vineyard, McIntyre Tasting Studio, Shady Lane Cellars, and many others. Wondering if you’re a member of a participating wine club and can claim these complimentary tastings? Visit the ReSIProcal February event page at https://sipcertified.org/resiprocal2024 to see a list of all participating brands. Tasters have

Afternoon Brief, August 11th

CEO Stole over $4 Million from Company to Build Winery, Farm and Horse Ranch, Feds Say: A German man is accused of building a boutique winery, farm and horse ranch on his private Virginia property with money stolen from his company, federal prosecutors said...

Join IGGPRA on August 16th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Castoro Cellars for a LIVE and IN-PERSON seminar!  Conversation about Harvest preparations along with current wine grape conditions and what the local wineries are expecting this year. Location: Castoro Cellars 1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton, CA 93465 Speakers: Heather Mikelonis, Owner from Baker Wine & Grape Analysis: Pre-harvest/wine-making grape and wine analytic services Panel Discussions: Audra Cooper from Turrentine Brokerage: Winery expectations of the 2023 Harvest, and short/long term grape market conditions Samantha Horn from O'Neill Wine: Winery expectations this year Learn what the winery reps are seeing in the vineyard, and hear what they expect from their growers Get the latest updates on the Central Coast wine grape market Hear how Baker Labs can assist the grower and winemaker with their analytic needs Get the facts; bring your questions! ** More Speakers to come for our panel discussion!  Don'

Audra Cooper is a speaking at the IGGPRA event on August 16th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Castoro Cellars. They will discuss Harvest preparations along with current winegrape market conditions and what the local wineries are expecting this year. Speakers: Heather Mikelonis, Owner from Baker Wine & Grape Analysis: Pre-harvest/wine-making grape and wine analytic services Panel Discussions: Audra Cooper from Turrentine Brokerage: Winery expectations of the 2023 Harvest, and short/long term grape market conditions Samantha Horn from O’Neill Wine: Winery expectations this year Learn what the winery reps are seeing in the vineyard, and hear what they expect from their growers Get the latest updates on the Central Coast wine grape market Hear how Baker Labs can assist the grower and winemaker with their analytic needs To register, click here. Hope to see you there!

Afternoon Brief, August 7th

Sherry-Lehmann's Own Lawyers Want to Quit on Deadbeat Park Avenue Wine Store: Sherry-Lehmann’s own long-time lawyers no longer want anything to do with the besieged wine store — joining the ranks of jilted customers feuding with the deadbeat Park Avenue retailer...

Afternoon Brief, December 8th

Foley Family Wines Acquires Chateau St. Jean in Kenwood: Foley Family Wines today announced the acquisition of Chateau St. Jean winery from Treasury Wine Estates…