Afternoon Brief, September 25

Folded Hills Winery Welcomes Back Renowned Winemaker Angela Osborne to Continue Legacy of Terroir-Driven, Organic Rhône-Style Wines

The pioneering estate winery sets the standard for winemaking excellence in Santa Ynez Valley under new female leadership. Santa Ynez Valley, CA, August

Afternoon Brief: Man Dies After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Winery

In yet another winery death caused by such fumes, the worker was found unconscious at the bodega in Valdepeas DO last week. Athough a medical team was sent to the scene, they could only certify his death, according to reports...

Santa Barbara County’s Folded Hills Winery Appoints Sam Schmitt General Manager

October 18th – Gaviota, CA – Folded Hills Winery, located at the gateway to Santa Barbara Wine Country in Gaviota, has appointed Sam Schmitt General Manager. Founded in 2014 by the Andrew Busch family, the Folded Hills estate is located a few miles as the crow flies from the Pacific, in Gaviota, just southeast of Santa […]

Afternoon Brief, September 1st

Paso Robles' Justin Vineyards and Winery Buys Napa's Lewis Cellars: Justin's owner, the Wonderful Company, aims to expand Lewis' audience while adding a luxury brand to their portfolio...