Afternoon Brief, August 9th

How 3 Sonoma and Napa County Wineries Have Changed Their Packaging to Help Environment: Driving near Sebastopol, Ron Rubin had an epiphany when he saw blue recycling bins parked along the road, a punch of color against the gray pavement...

(NAPA, Calif.) – Portocork, North America’s premier supplier of natural cork stoppers for the wine, beer and spirits industry, announced the addition of Sarah Donley to the sales team. Donley joins Portocork as an account manager in Napa and Sonoma, following a decade of winemaking experience at wineries including Colgin Cellars, Wheeler Farm and ADAMVS Winery.  “Having known Sarah for many years as a client, I am delighted that she has joined our team,” said Portocork President Dustin Mowe, “Her deep technical and winemaking knowledge is matched by her enthusiasm for carrying on Portocork’s relentless efforts to supply the finest cork products in the world. As a seasoned winemaker who has used our products in the past, Sarah brings an insightful ability to understand, and attest to, the quality and service for which Portocork is known.” “Moving into the sales side of the wine business is a natural and exciting next