Afternoon Brief, August 15th

Smoke Threatens to Choke Bordeaux: Earlier this summer on July 12, Bordeaux faced down its first fire which went on to consume over 14,000 hectares in 12 days. Fast-forward a month and Bordeaux is back battling another blaze raging through Landes forest that has been described by various media outlets as monstrous...

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

Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery Celebrates with Wine That Honors Arbor Day

Paso Robles winery has planted over 21,000 trees as a part of their sustainability initiatives Paso Robles, Calif., April 29 ,2022 — April 29th is the 150th Arbor Day, and […]

Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery Celebrates with Wine That Honors Arbor Day

Paso Robles winery has planted over 21,000 trees as a part of their sustainability initiatives Paso Robles, Calif., April 29 ,2022 — April 29th is the 150th Arbor Day, and […]

Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery Announces New CEO 

Paso Robles Winery Welcomes CEO Kurt Ammann  Paso Robles, Calif., April 5 ,2022 — Vina Robles and the Nef family are excited to announce the appointment of wine industry veteran […]

Afternoon Brief, April 5th

Truck Carrying Harvest Bins in Fatal Crash: A truck carrying winegrape harvest bins has been involved in an horrific crash on Kangaroo Island, killing the young driver...