Rutini Wines is an emblematic winery in Argentina and a benchmark in the international wine market. Based in Argentina, Rutini has a rich history in the region dating back to the early 20th century, when they planted vineyards in the Uco Valley, south of Mendoza. Today, the Uco Valley is recognized worldwide as an outstanding wine region, with numerous wineries growing their vines in this wonderful terroir. As long-time inhabitants of the area, Rutini understands the importance of maintaining excellent quality standards while being good stewards of the environment. They strive for excellence in their wines by preserving the natural environment and caring for the people who contribute to their production. As they move towards more sustainable management, they are particularly focused on reducing their carbon footprint and water consumption by prioritizing waste management, responsible sourcing and social responsibility development projects. The winery, in the midst of ambitious expansi

JUNE 28, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the 17th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place June 10-12 in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded on the premise that the majority of wine purchased for home consumption is bought by women. The IWWSC judging panels consist entirely of professional women in the wine and spirits industries — winemakers, distillers, marketers, buyers, sommeliers, educators and journalists.  “As always, the International Women’s Wine & Spirits Competition shined a spotlight on hundreds of deserving wines,” says Debra Del Fiorentino, owner of Wine Competitions Management & Production, which organizes and presents IWWSC. “And even though entry is open to all winemakers regardless of gender, I found it gratifying that six of this year’s sweepstakes wines were created by women. And our overall wine winner also was named Best Woman Winemaker

The History: Tonnellerie Maury & Fils is a traditional fourth-generation cooperage that originated along the "quai des chartrons quartier" of Bordeaux in 1893. Today the cooperage is managed by Mathieu Maury and produces around 5,000 barrels a year with it's local Bordeaux France region being it's strongest market. The Philosophy: Tonnellerie Maury represents a traditional Bordeaux-style cooperage and the barrels can be found in some of Bordeaux's most prestigious left and right bank Grand Cru Classé Châteaux. Mathieu Maury has a very strong reputation in his local market because he is constantly visiting and tasting with customers in order to taste, listen to, and incorporate their feedback into his barrel-making decisions. Cooperage Style: The Maury style is classically Bordeaux. The barrels are elegant making them suitable for cooler more restrained styles of Bordeaux red varietals while also lending to richer more fruit-driven and structur

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MAY 18, 2021 (Santa Rosa, Calif.) — Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry, and sparkling — has announced results of the 2021 contest. Taking top prize this year is Naked Wines’ W. Donaldson 2018 Sonoma Rosé from famed sparkling winemaker Wayne Donaldson (former head winemaker for Domaine Chandon). Judges’ praise included: “Ranier cherry”; “Brioche!” “Orange zest”; “Pretty on palate”; “Fresh-lush at same time”; Hibiscus.” In addition to Best of Show, the wine also took honors as Best Domestic Sparkling.  Mathis Wine’s 2020 Rosé de Grenache was awarded Best Domestic Dry; judges described the estate single-vineyard wine as “Plush wild berry”; “Celery salt”; “Red apple.” Best International Dry honors went to Wayne Gretzky Estates Okanagan Ro