Afternoon Brief, July 20th

LA Police Hunt Wine Shop Thieves After Major Heist: A Los Angeles fine wine retailer targeted by thieves, who sawed through the roof of its cellar room and stole precious bottles thought to be worth at least $500,000, has said a police investigation was ongoing and thanked customers for their support...

Afternoon Brief, June 15th

Peju Winery Founder and Napa Valley Pioneer Tony Peju Dies at 85: Anthony “Tony” Peju, wine industry pioneer and founder of PEJU Winery, passed away in his Calistoga home on June 10, 2023 at the age of 85...

Afternoon Brief, May 17th

Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley Vintner and Investor Brion Wise Acquires Mark Herold Wines: Wise, proprietor of BRION and B. Wise Vineyards, today announces the acquisition of Mark Herold Wines...

WineAmerica and the Wine Institute recently held our first joint Congressional wine reception since 2019. The Covid era took away our ability to hold these events, and it was great to get back to hosting and getting a chance to enjoy wine with Members of Congress and their staff. The March 23 event was intended to shed light on the Congressional Wine Caucus, and all of the work that it does on behalf of the industry in Congress. WineAmerica and Wine Institute provided wine from California, Washington, Oregon, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania and Michigan, and we partnered with Certified American Grown, who provided flowers that accompanied the wine and 75-degree weather perfectly. Wine receptions are an important part of the advocacy process for WineAmerica. When you meet with a Congressional office, nine times out of ten it is with staff, not with the Member. This is fine as the staff does the lion’s share of the work, but you almost never get facetime with a Member during a regula

WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, recently installed new members on its Board of Directors and discussed the outlook in Washington heading into 2023. The annual Fall Retreat, this year held at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Washington on November 14-15, also included updates on the organization's membership, government affairs activities, and 2022 National Economic Impact Study. "This was an excellent and productive gathering reflective of WineAmerica's continuing evolution," said WineAmerica President Jim Trezise, who served on the organization's Board and Executive Committee for 25 years before becoming President in 2017. "The new Board members bring fresh perspectives and energy to blend with the dedication and experience of longtime Directors." The newly installed Directors, elected by the membership in October, are Michelle Kaufman of the Stoller Wine Group (OR), Edward Matovcik of Constellation Brands (NY, CA, WA),

Submissions Now Open for 2021 Artist Blend Label Contest, Presented by William Chris Vineyards

Artists to Submit Artwork Through Instagram #ArtistBlend2020 for the Chance to Be Featured on 2020 Artist Blend Label AUSTIN, TX (October 4, 2021) ­– William Chris Vineyards is pleased to announce submissions for the Annual 2021 Artist Blend Label contest are now open and run through October 31, 2021. During the submission window, artists can […]

William Chris Vineyards, in Collaboration with Texas Sommelier Ali Schmidt, Releases Texas Red Blend Benefitting Feeding Texas

Made With 100% Texas Grapes, the Wanderer Series Relief Project II Wine Is Available Online and in Select Retailers Across Texas Now AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 2021) – William Chris Vineyards Co-Owner and Winemaker Chris Brundrett are excited to announce the launch of the Wanderer Series Relief Project II, featuring a new wine benefitting Feeding Texas created […]