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Johnson Brothers Announces Partnership with Sovereign Brands Across Four Markets
June 16, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, today announced a new partnership with Sovereign Brands across Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South [...]
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A New, Curated Wine Collection that Simplifies France’s Iconic Wine Appellations for Elegant Enjoyment with Ease
From the Winemaking Team at L’Atelier Bertrand, Under the Guidance of Acclaimed Winemaker Gérard Bertrand June 16, 2026 (Narbonne, France) — With more than 300 official appellations producing a vast array of styles from an extensive [...]
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The Petaluma Gap Wind to Wine Festival Returns October 17 at the Historic Gambonini Family Ranch
A Celebration of Wind-Swept Wines, Local Terroir, and the Spirit of the Petaluma Gap June 16, 2026 (Petaluma, CA) — The Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance invites wine lovers to experience [...]
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The Trouble with Gewürztraminer
The trouble with Tribles, as Star Trek fans all know, is that everyone falls in love with them at first sight. The trouble with Gewürztraminer is very different! >>><< Sue and I were fortunate to attend a big dinner at Cantina Tramin‘s strikingly beautiful winery a few years ago. Although I can’t really remember what […]
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What Do Winegrowers Need Most Right Now? Practical Solutions.
The Sustainable Ag Expo returns with new industry insights and 20+ hours of continuing education. June 16, 2026 (California) — Tickets are now available for the Sustainable Ag Expo, November [...]
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Gretchen Roddick of Hope Family Wines Elected Wine Institute 2026-2027 Board Chair
New Officers and Board Directors Named as California Wine Enters a Pivotal Year June 16, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — Gretchen Roddick, executive vice president of Hope Family Wines in Paso [...]
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Avaline Accelerates National Retail Presence with Major Grocery Expansion
New and broadened placements in Kroger, Whole Foods, and Target mark a major milestone in national retail growth June 16, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — Organic wine brand Avaline today [...]
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Dennis Group Highlights Growth-Ready Facility Planning Approach for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
Experience-driven planning approach helps manufacturers balance flexibility and expandability from day one June 16, 2026 (Springfield, MA) — Dennis Group, a leading design-build firm dedicated exclusively to the food and beverage [...]
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Beverage Industry Leaders to Convene Executive Forum Exploring How Beverage Brands Can Win the Digital Shelf Before Holiday Demand Peaks
June 16, 2026 (New York, NY) — As digital commerce continues to reshape beverage alcohol purchasing behavior, industry leaders will gather for an upcoming Alcohol Beverage Executive Forum hosted by [...]
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Submit Your Wines for “The Judgement of Calistoga”!
On behalf of the Calistoga Wine Society, we are pleased to invite wineries to participate in the inaugural Calistoga AVA Wine Evaluation, to be held on July 15, 2026 at Sterling Vineyards, and culminating in the Calistoga Wine Festival, Awards Ceremony, and Grand Public Tasting on August 15, 2026. The Calistoga AVA Wine Evaluation is … Continue reading Submit Your Wines for “The Judgement of Calistoga”! →
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London Packaging Week Unveils First Speakers for 2026 Conference Programme as Packaging Takes a Central Role in Boardroom Strategy
Industry leaders from luxury, beauty, drinks, and FMCG will examine how packaging is influencing commercial growth, consumer engagement, and regulatory transformation. June 16, 2026 — London Packaging Week has unveiled [...]
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Maine Wine Country
Maine Wine Country Known for lobster, a rugged coastline, and massive forests, Maine is also a wine producer, thanks to the cold-hardy Minnesota varieties like LaCrescent, Frontenac, and Marquette Cellardoor Winery uses its five acres to grow Marquestte and Frontenac Gris, and in 2018 produced its first ice wine. The property is on a hillside with ... Read more
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Growing appetite for US fine wine shows greater buyer confidence in its credentials
US wines have consolidated their place on the international fine wine market, a report from Liv-ex has said, showing a “clear tilt towards higher-value bottles”. The post Growing appetite for US fine wine shows greater buyer confidence in its credentials appeared first on The Drinks Business.
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📺A Wine Revolution Beings in Oregon
Method Oregon represents a milestone in American wine, but how hard was it to create a standard amongst so many winemakers? We discuss the challenges...
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English Wine Week – Essex toasts boom in wine tourism
English Wine Week – Essex toasts boom in wine tourism
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🎧The Judgement of Paris 50 Years On
Fifty years on from the historic Paris tasting that revolutionised wine - what's changed? And what will that mean for the next 50 years?! Those are the searching questions we're asking (and attempting to answer) in this special episode to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Judgement of Paris tasting in 1976 where unknown Californian wines triumphed against the French greats in the centre of the wine universe at the time, the capital of France. We're re-telling the story behind that momentous event - partly to clear up some misconceptions that still persist, and partly because it's just a damn good story. (Proof of that being all the many articles and books on the subject - not to mention the Hollywood film, Bottle Shock, and now even an opera...) We're helped in this task by Chateau Montelena CEO Bo Barrett, who adds his eye-witness testimony, trademark good humour and intriguing insights to the tale. But this episode isn't just a re-hashing of events half a century ago. We're
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Younger Generations are Reshaping Fine Wine, Not Rejecting it
The next generation of wine consumers are often framed as a threat to the fine wine market. They are drinking less alcohol overall, moderating more consciously, and spending differently than [...]
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🎧Pinot Grigio Is Boring. Alsace Pinot Gris Is Its Richer, Weirder French Cousin!
You may think you know Pinot Grigio, but do you know Pinot Gris? Pinot Gris is the same grape as Pinot Grigio, but in taste, body, and just about every other way that matters, they can feel worlds apart. And, on a very interesting side note, Pinot Gris is also a color mutation of Pinot Noir, but that’s another story. In this episode, we focus specifically on Pinot Gris from Alsace, France, a region famous for its white wines. And of all the white wines made there, Pinot Gris is one of the biggest and richest, which may surprise anyone whose idea of Pinot Grigio is something light, thin, and mostly harmless. This is not your grandma’s Italian Pinot Grigio. Alsace Pinot Gris can be big, rich, and high in alcohol, and people who love a fuller-bodied Chardonnay may find a lot to like. Surprise! In our tasting, we were struck by just how different these wines were from the Pinot Grigio most people know. Same grape. Very different experience. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2020 Pierre Sparr
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Summer Is Here: Celebrate Rosé Season with Castle Rock Winery’s Award-Winning Monterey County Rosé of Pinot Noir
Critically acclaimed and crafted from Monterey County Pinot Noir, Castle Rock’s 2024 Rosé is made for summer. ROLLING HILLS, Calif., June 15, 2026 — Summer has arrived, bringing with it the [...]
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Record-Breaking Vines That ECHO Raises Nearly $90,000 for Family Wing Expansion
San Luis Obispo County, CA – June 15, 2026 – Nearly $90,000 was raised for local families experiencing homelessness at El Camino Homeless Organization’s (ECHO) 3rd Annual Vines That ECHO [...]
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📺 David Natali: Winemaker at Robert Biale Vineyards on Stewardship & Old Vine Wines
What does it mean to be a steward of Napa Valley’s historic vineyards? In this film, Robert Biale Vineyards winemaker David Natali shares his journey...
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First Texas Cooperage Opens Doors
Standard Cooperage Offers Texas-Made Sustainable, Artisan Barrels for Wineries and Distillers BLANCO, TX (June 15, 2026) — In a first for the Lone Star State, Standard Cooperage has opened its doors [...]
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Dierks Bentley and ROW 94 Whiskey Bring Groundbreaking Hologram Experience to Nashville International Airport
Nashville, TN – June 8, 2026 – ROW 94 Whiskey, founded by Multi-Platinum country music superstar Dierks Bentley, is proud to bring his life-sized hologram to its second airport location – [...]
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📺 Uncomfortable Wine Truths Nobody Wants to Hear
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