OAK FARM VINEYARDS AND STEELBOUND DISTILLERY TAKE TOP HONORS IN 2024 LOS ANGELES INVITATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS CHALLENGE  MARCH 6, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the third annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A Barbera from Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, Calif., and a Bourbon from Steelbound Brewery & Distillery in Ellicotville, N.Y., topped their fields to be named Best of the Best.  The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States.  Judging took place February 26-28, 2024. Says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine & Spirits Competitions Management & Production, “The competition grew again this year to attract close to 1,100 entries, and our

Afternoon Brief, November 18th

Flooding in South-East Australia Set to Hit Wine Production: Wine producers in south-east Australia have been taking stock of flood damage and some fear significantly reduced yields, although the total proportion of vineyards affected remains unclear...

Commercial chiller repair can be a costly and time-consuming process if you don’t know what you’re doing. However, with this guide, you’ll learn how to properly diagnose and fix your industrial chiller so that it’s working at full capacity again. Tips for Commercial Chiller Repair & Maintenance Commercial chiller repair is an essential part of any chiller owner’s job. There are many causes of an industrial chiller breakdown, but they can be prevented by using a few simple steps. Perform routine maintenance every quarter. Your chiller manufacturer should provide you with a chiller inspection form as guidance. If it is an option, you should join a customer’s preventative maintenance program. Always use a licensed HVAC company to perform maintenance and repairs, and keep records of the maintenance and repairs to use as a reference for future repairs. Inspect heat transfer fluid to ensure it is free of debris and is properly rated for the ambient co

Afternoon Brief, April 7th

THURSDAY, APRIL 07 TRENDING STORY   Constellation Buys Oregon’s Lingua Franca Master Sommelier Larry Stone’s Willamette Valley winery joins Schrader and Booker in the wine giant’s premium portfolio…   FEATURED […]

25 Years in Prison for 5 Attackers of Bordeaux Wine Tycoon Bernard Magrez: On 30 April, the first chamber of the Bordeaux criminal court convicted the six men charged with kidnapping and burglarising Bernard Magrez, owner of four Grands Crus Classés, and his wife, at their Bordeaux home overnight on 11 January 2018... The post Afternoon Brief, May 4th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/05/04/afternoon-brief-1857?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1857 Published Date:Tue, 04 May 2021 21:45:58 +0000