The Lawrence Family and CEO Carlton McCoy Jr. Announce the Acquisition of Napa Valley's Burgess Cellars: The Lawrence Family, owners of Napa Valley's iconic Heitz Cellar and CEO and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr. have acquired celebrated producer Burgess Cellars on Howell Mountain... The post Afternoon Brief, September 11 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/11/afternoon-brief-september-11?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-september-11 Published Date:Fri, 11 Sep 2020 22:14:35 +0000 

PASO ROBLES, CA, (Sept. 4, 2020) – Sam Balakian, president and winemaster of SVP Winery in Paso Robles, passed away on August 31, 2020. With a winemaking career spanning more than 50 years, Balakian was respected as one of the most experienced winemakers in California and trusted for his steadfast commitment to producing quality bulk […] The post Legendary Central Coast Vintner, Sam Balakian, Passes Away at Age 78 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/04/sam-balakian-passes-away-78?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sam-balakian-passes-away-78 Published Date:Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:06:27 +0000