2022 Sunset International Wine Competition Awards Best of the Best and Best Red Wine to Wapato Point Cellars’ 2018 Cabernet Franc Santa Rosa, Calif., — June 14, 2022—Boasting a record number of entries, the 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition awarded Best of the Best and Best Red Wine to a Cabernet Franc from Wapato Point Cellars (Manson, Wash.). Judges raved: “Beautiful oak”; “Blackberry”; “Righteous herbal”; “Focused.” This is the first time a Washington State wine has taken top prize at this prestigious competition. “It was unexpected but well deserved,” says Debra Del Fiorentino, founder and president of Wine Competitions Management & Productions. “We had some really great wines in the final sweepstakes rounds, and Wapato Point Cellars swoops in and takes it all. Results like this are why competitions are so valuable.” To win Best of Show Red Wine, the Wapato Point Cab Franc ha

Portland Cider Co. Heads East with Launch of Colorado Distribution

CLACKAMAS, Ore. – April 4, 2022 – Portland Cider Co. has expanded its distribution footprint to include the state of Colorado through a partnership with Eagle Rock Distributing. Colorado makes the fifth state where […]

Pumpkin Spice Cider Is Ripe for Harvest at Portland Cider Company

CLACKAMAS, Ore. – August 26, 2021 – There’s a feeling of fall in the air, the sunlight is a little more golden, and the Pumpkin Spice Cider is ripe and ready to drink at Portland Cider Company. This fan-favorite release contains crisp Northwest apples paired with warm autumn spices like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger and allspice, […]

CLACKAMAS, Ore.—March 1, 2021—Portland Cider Co. is commemorating its 8th anniversary this month with the release of two new ciders: 8th Anniversary Cider and Bloody Hell, a release created by Portland Cider’s five female team members in honor of Women’s History Month. 8th Anniversary Cider is fermented from a blend of culinary Northwest apples and cider apples aged for […] The post Portland Cider Co. Releases Two New Products in Commemoration of Its 8th Anniversary and Women’s History Month appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/01/portland-cider-commemoration-8th-anniversary?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=portland-cider-commemoration-8th-anniversary Published Date:Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:07:03 +0000 

Napa's Duckhorn Files Papers to Go Public with Stock Offering: The growing premium wine company, which owns brands from Decoy to Kosta Browne, made a preliminary filing with the SEC to raise capital through an IPO... The post Afternoon Brief, February 24th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/24/afternoon-brief-1808?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1808 Published Date:Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:34:35 +0000 

CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Feb. 23, 2021—Portland Cider Co. has made a donation of $12,500 to Hunger-Free Schools, an initiative of Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon that is committed to actively working to end hunger by connecting people to food and nutrition programs, raising awareness about hunger, and advocating for systemic changes. The money was raised through sales of Portland […] The post Portland Cider Co. Donates $12,500 to Hunger-Free Oregon from Sales of Its 2020 PDX Community Cider appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/23/portland-cider-co-donates-hunger-free-oregon?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=portland-cider-co-donates-hunger-free-oregon Published Date:Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:45:06 +0000 

Coastal Winegrape Market Won’t Return to Normal Until 2023-24: As the president of Allied Grape Growers, a cooperative of over 450 grape growers in California, Jeff Bitter has had a challenging year….like much of the wine producing community... The post Afternoon Brief, December 28th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/28/afternoon-brief-1767?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1767 Published Date:Mon, 28 Dec 2020 23:04:15 +0000 

CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Dec. 28, 2020—Just in time to ring in the new year, Portland Cider Co. has released Bubbly Brut, a brand-new modern champagne-style sparkling cider that’s perfect for celebrating a special occasion or a “cider-bration” any night of the week. Bubby Brut is a small-batch cider made from 100% Northwest apples, fermented separately with two different champagne yeast […] The post Portland Cider Co. Rings in the New Year with Bubbly Brut, a Brand New Effervescent Cider appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/28/portland-cider-bubbly-brut?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=portland-cider-bubbly-brut Published Date:Mon, 28 Dec 2020 19:09:15 +0000 

International Experts Discuss a Reimagined Wine Industry at Wine2Wine Business Forum: At the virtual exhibition, professionals from around the globe focused their attention on inclusivity, and how transparency, empathy, and equity can transform the business of wine... The post Afternoon Brief, December 15th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/15/afternoon-brief-1759?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1759 Published Date:Tue, 15 Dec 2020 22:48:15 +0000