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Rack & Riddle Welcomes Laura Webb as Chief Marketing Officer
Industry veteran brings more than two decades of marketing, strategy and innovation leadership to drive continued growth in sparkling wine. October 6, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Rack & Riddle, the [...]
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The Gérard Basset Foundation, Casa Ferreirinha and Liquid Icons Are Delighted to Announce the Winners of the 2026 Barca-Velha Golden Vines MW Scholarships
October 6, 2026 — The Barca-Velha Golden Vines MW Scholarships offer each winner an unparalleled opportunity to support their Master of Wine (MW) studies, alongside creating a bespoke internship programme [...]
by Press Release4 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesschristy-fuhrmangerard-basset-foundationinternational-news - news
Wine Tech Pioneer Amy C. Gross Launches Pairings, a Free Newsletter Helping Wine Professionals Put AI to Work
Twice-monthly issues share one tool, idea, or process for the business of wine, and show exactly how to use it October 6, 2026 (Houston, TX) — Amy C. Gross, who [...]
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Flambeaux Wine Names Miranda Bruehl Tasting Room Manager Ahead of New Downtown Healdsburg Tasting Room
Sonoma County native brings 11 years of wine and hospitality experience to Flambeaux’s new downtown Healdsburg tasting room September 30, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Flambeaux Wine has named Sonoma County [...]
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The Duckhorn Portfolio Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
Paul Passaro Named Chief Sales Officer; Chanel Caplan Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer and P.J. Alviso to Chief Operating Officer Zach Rasmuson, Chief Operating Officer since 2012, elected to the [...]
by Press Release6 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesschanel-caplanp-j-alvisopaul-passaro - news
DESIGNTHIS! Welcomes Luxury Brands Graphic Designer Victoria Rogers
September 30, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Napa Valley-based creative agency DESIGNTHIS! is welcoming graphic designer Victoria Rogers to its award-winning team, bringing strong illustration and design skills along with a [...]
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González Byass Announces the Appointment of Enrique Murillo as General Manager
September 28, 2026 (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain) — González Byass has announced the appointment of Enrique Murillo as General Manager, effective 15 November. Murillo currently serves as the company’s [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessenrique-murillogonzalez-byassspain - news
California Ag Leadership Foundation Announces New Development Coordinator
September 29, 2026 — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation is pleased to welcome Amanda Ardantz as its new development coordinator. In her role, Ardantz will support CALF’s fundraising and donor [...]
by Press Release5 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessamanda-ardantzcalifornia-ag-leadership-foundation - news
Napa Viticulturist Launches VineIQ, Which Maps a Vineyard Vine by Vine from One Lap on a Phone
Professional-grade maps from one lap, then vine status, sprays, irrigation and phenology recorded on every vine. First block free. September 28, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Vine IQ, LLC today launched [...]
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Argyle Winery Announces 2026 Art of Sparkling Student Artists
Annual collaboration with Pacific Northwest College of Art returns for its 11th year, with new artwork to be unveiled October 9 September 28, 2026 (Dundee, OR) — Argyle Winery, Oregon’s [...]
by Press Release9 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessargyle-wineryellie-beaverkat-wilkerson - news
Nicolas-Jay Estate Welcomes General Manager Carrie Kalscheuer
Former Ponzi Vineyards Chief Brand Officer brings more than 15 years of Oregon wine leadership to the acclaimed Willamette Valley estate September 28, 2026 (Newberg, OR) — Nicolas-Jay, the acclaimed [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscarrie-kalscheuerchardonnaynicolas-jay - news
Rack & Riddle Names John Moore Chief Financial Officer
Wine industry finance veteran brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to the nation’s leading custom sparkling wine producer HEALDSBURG, Calif. — September 22, 2026 — Rack & Riddle, the [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businessjohn-moorepeoplerack-riddle - news
Remembering Pioneering California Winemaker Charles “Chuck” Ortman
September 23, 2026 — Charles Martin “Chuck” Ortman—visionary California winemaker, founder of Meridian Vineyards and influential proponent of barrel-fermented Chardonnay—passed away peacefully on September 16 with his family by his [...]
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Lettie Teague Joins the New York Sun as Wine Columnist
September 22, 2026 — The New York Sun today announced that Lettie Teague, the longtime wine columnist of The Wall Street Journal, has joined the paper in the same role. [...]
by Press Release9 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesslettie-teaguenew-york-sun - news
CAWG Announces 2027 Awards of Excellence Recipients
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines named Grower of the Year; Jeff Bitter named Leader of the Year September 21, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessallied-grape-growerscalifornia-association-of-winegrape-growersj-lohr-vineyards-wines - news
Michelin Honors Vision of Pioneering Winemaker Susana Balbo and Daughter Ana Lovaglio with Inaugural Star at LaVidA Restaurant in Mendoza, Argentina, Osadía de Crear Maintains Green Star & Michelin Recommendation in the 2026 Guide
September 18, 2026 (Mendoza, Argentina) — Argentina’s first female winemaker and celebrated “Queen of Torrontés,” Susana Balbo, alongside her daughter, Ana Lovaglio, mark a new milestone in their evolution into [...]
by Andrew Jolivette19 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessana-lovagliolavida-restaurantsusana-balbo - news
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Welcomes Gladys Wotring to Board of Directors
September 17, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) announces Gladys Wotring, vice president of human resources at J.G. Boswell Company, has joined its board of directors. [...]
by Press Release9 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscalifornia-agricultural-leadership-foundationcalifornia-agricultural-leadership-programgladys-wotring - news
Monterey County Wine Industry Loses Winegrowing Legend
James Douglas Meador, former owner of Ventana Vineyards, passed peacefully in Fallon, NV, in August. He was 85. September 16, 2026 — Born in Wenatchee, Washington in 1940, the son [...]
by Press Release9 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessjames-douglas-meadormonterey-countyventana-vineyards - news
Sarah Gummoe Named Head Winemaker at Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in New York’s Finger Lakes
September 16, 2026 (Finger Lakes, NY) — Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, one of the most iconic and pioneering wineries in the Finger Lakes region, is pleased to announce the appointment [...]
by Press Release11 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessdr-konstantin-frank-winerysarah-gummoe - news
Michelle Massie Named First Recipient of Habibi Sommelier Scholarship Program
Wine School of Philadelphia and The Hue Society scholarship will support the Maryland hospitality professional as she builds a new career in wine after 17 years in federal service September [...]
by Press Release6 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesshabibi-sommelier-scholarship-programmichelle-massiethe-hue-society - news
Great Wine Capitals Names Its 2026/2027 Research Grant Recipients
September 16, 2026 (Bordeaux, France) — The Great Wine Capitals Global Network has awarded its 2026/2027 International Research Grant to Rongrong Huang of Macao University of Tourism and Dr Matthew [...]
by Press Release9 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessgreat-wine-capitalsinternational-newsmatthew-coyne - news
Two Estates Wine Collective Appoints Steven Wyngard National Sales Manager
Napa Valley wine company taps veteran sales executive to lead wholesale sales for Cuvaison and Brandlin Estate September 15, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Napa Valley’s family-owned Two Estates Wine Collective (TEWC), [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbrandlin-estatecuvasionsteven-wyngard - news
Shannon Family of Wines Appoints Carlton Scott as Director of National Accounts, East
September 15, 2026 (Lake County, CA) — We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Shannon Family of Wines National Accounts Team. Carlton Scott has been appointed Director [...]
by Press Release8 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscarlton-scottshannon-family-of-wines - news
Artist Elizabeth Kinahan Updates Trotter 1/16 Wine Label
Painter Finds Inspiration in the Natural World CALISTOGA, CALIF. — In October 2026, Trotter 1/16 Wines will release its 2023 Ben’s Blend, a lush and bold combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, [...]
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