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Rich Parducci Earns Mendocino County’s Top Wine Honor
October 27, 2026 (Ukiah, CA) — Mendocino Winegrowers, Inc. (MWI) has named Rich Parducci as this year’s recipient of the George Zeni Award, a memorial trophy given to a winegrower [...]
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Jessica Van Grieken Takes the Lead of Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association on the Verge of a New Year of Events and Setting New Heights in Wine Innovation
The Anderson Valley’s Popular International White Wine FestivalReturns on February 27-28, 2027 October 27, 2026 (Philo, CA) — Jessica Van Grieken, a longtime resident of Anderson Valley and a veteran of [...]
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Vigneron Christophe Baron Launches the Bionic Experience in Walla Walla Valley
The Bionic Experience begins with The Bionic Lunch, a collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Matthew Lightner at Cayuse Vineyards October 22, 2026 (Walla Walla, WA) — Christophe Baron opens the doors [...]
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Visit Temecula Valley Board Appoints Annette Brown as CEO
15-Year Tourism Veteran to Lead Region’s Official Destination Marketing Organization October 22, 2026 (Temecula, CA) — Visit Temecula Valley (VTV), the region’s official tourism marketing organization, today announced that its [...]
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Balletto Vineyards Promotes Malia Ford to California Sales Manager
October 22, 2026 (Santa Rosa, CA) — Balletto Vineyards, a family-owned winery in the heart of the Russian River Valley, today announced the promotion of Malia Ford to California Sales [...]
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Fifty Vintages in, Tim Mondavi Brings the 2023 Continuum to Wholesale Markets Nationwide
The milestone wine from the Mondavi family vineyard on Pritchard Hill is now available in wholesale markets across the United States, arriving as the Mondavi family completes its estate with [...]
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Thoma Family Appoints Rebecca Oliver as Van Duzer Vineyards Vice President
The new appointment underscores the winery’s confidence in its future and the Willamette Valley. DALLAS, Oregon — October 20, 2026 — The Thoma family announces the appointment of Rebecca Oliver [...]
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Global Wine Presenter, International Wine Travel Speaker and Decanter Contributing Writer to Bring Wine as a Passport™ to Hawke’s Bay, Exploring How Wine Tourism, Hospitality and Destination Storytelling Can Strengthen Regional Connection and Visitor Engagement
October 2026 (Santa Barbara, CA) — International wine travel speaker and global wine presenter Jamie Knee, founder of Petite Wine Traveler and Contributing Writer for Decanter, will deliver an international [...]
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2027 Unified Symposium State of the Industry Introduces New Moderator and Interactive Format
Industry experts to examine wine supply, global markets and changing consumer demand, with new opportunities for audience participation SACRAMENTO, Calif., October 20, 2026 — The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium’s [...]
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California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Announces Board Chair Transition
Dr. Joel Kimmelshue succeeds Mike Young; Fidela Irigoyen and Rob Goff join Kimmelshue on executive board October 19, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) announces Dr. [...]
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Veteran Business Operator Launches The Winery Profit Reset™ to Help Independent Wineries Restore Profit in a Structural Downturn
October 16, 2026 (Columbia, CA) — With U.S. wine sales down 23% from 2020 and many independent wineries operating without profit, business coach Donald Nay has launched The Winery Profit [...]
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Chateau Montelena’s Matthew Crafton Named VinePair’s 2026 Wine Professional of the Year
President and Winemaker honored in VinePair’s annual Next Wave Awards during the 50th anniversary year of the Judgment of Paris October 15, 2026 (Calistoga, CA) — Chateau Montelena today announced [...]
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Andy Rothbaum Joins Walla Walla Winery Pursued by Bear as National Sales Manager
October 14, 2026 (Walla Walla, WA) — Pursued by Bear, the Walla Walla Winery founded in 2005 by actor and Yakima native Kyle MacLachlan, has appointed Andy Rothbaum National Sales [...]
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New Documentary the Terroirist Profiling Iconoclastic American Winegrower Randall Grahm Premiers This Weekend
October 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — Golden Globe and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Jeffrey Reiner, Darin Bresnitz and their production companies, Luckybuck and New Martini, announce the release of the feature [...]
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Meet the Winemakers Oral History Series Records the Unwritten Stories of Winemakers Worldwide
Patrick R. Dunn applies folklorist Sandy Ives’ fieldwork method to the people behind the wine. October 13, 2026 (Sparks, NV) — Patrick R. Dunn, founder of the Sparks-based hospitality storytelling [...]
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Gretchen Roddick of Hope Family Wines Named “Person of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast
Paso Robles Executive and Industry Champion Honored at Global “Wine Star Awards” October 9, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Hope Family Wines announces that Executive Vice President Gretchen Roddick has been [...]
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The Stage Is Set for India’s Global Debut: SAI Paves the Way for a New Generation of Indian Sommeliers
Since 2024, the Sommeliers Association of India has been championing Indian sommelier talent, fostering excellence and creating pathways to national and international recognition. October 9, 2026 (Mumbai, India) — Since [...]
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Turning the Tables on Matt Kettmann
Matt Kettmann has been with the Santa Barbara Independent since 1999, where he covers food and drink and writes the Full Belly Files newsletter. After years of freelance work with [...]
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Cherie Watte Joins California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Board of Directors
October 7, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is pleased to announce that Cherie (Cher) Watte, executive director of the Buy California Marketing Agreement (BCMA)/California Grown [...]
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The Wine & Spirits Industry Is Changing. Are We Developing the Leaders It Needs Next?
Dream Big Darling and The Millinger Group are investing in the industry’s next generation of leaders through more than 15 fully funded FLOurish scholarships October 7, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) [...]
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Johnson Brothers Appoints Taylor Blades Vice President, Supplier Performance
October 7, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers, a leading wine, beer, and spirits distributor, has appointed Taylor Blades to the role of Vice President, Supplier Performance, with a focus [...]
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M. A. Silva Hires Business Development Manager and Account Manager as It Expands Its Sales Team
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2026 – M. A. Silva USA, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of premium natural corks, glass and packaging, has announced today that it has [...]
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Master Sommelier & Restaurateur Bobby Stuckey Winner of Vinitaly.USA’s Inaugural ‘Gianfranco Sorrentino Award for Italian Excellence’
Award Created to Honor US-Based Culinary Leader Who Best Advocates forItalian Wine, Cuisine and Culture of Hospitality October 6, 2026 — Vinitaly.USA, a property of Veronafiere (organizer of Vinitaly events [...]
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House of Smith Appoints Veteran Sommelier and Hospitality Leader Brett Fallows to Tasting Room and Hospitality Director
October 6, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — House of Smith, Washington State’s world-renowned winery helmed by Charles Smith, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brett Fallows as Tasting Room & [...]
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